Author: Duncan Keeley
The modules use a mix of dynamic case studies and thought-provoking key questions to help you assess your knowledge and confidence as you strive to provide the best care for your patients.
You can access the modules below, without registering. However, if you do register for a free account you’ll be able to:
- Complete the modules and access your certificate
- Save your progress in a module and come back later, if you don’t want to complete it in one sitting
- Revisit your completed modules anytime to refresh your memory and reflect on what you have learned
Multimorbidity in respiratory patients
This module describes the extent to which patients with respiratory problems are affected by other chronic health problems and how we should take account of this in organising and providing care.
1 point
~1 hour
Smoking Cessation
This key questions module will examine the current approaches to smoking cessation.
1.5 CPD points
~50 mins
Saying no to antibiotics
Dr Martin Duerden offers his advice on saying ‘no’ to an antibiotics request and covers key concepts on reducing antibiotic prescriptions.
1 CPD point
~1 hour
Update: Management of co-morbidities in COPD
This case-based module will guide you through the latest evidence in managing comorbidities in COPD.
2 CPD points
~1 hour
Key questions on asthma
Respiratory GPSI Dr Mark Levy advises on the 2017 NICE guidance, FeNO testing and managing asthma in pregnancy.
1.5 CPD points
~1 hour : 30 mins
Update: Management of co-morbidities in asthma
This module will highlight the importance of the early recognition of comorbidities in patients with asthma.
1.5 CPD points
~45 mins
Key Questions on COPD
Dr Jay Suntharalingam, consultant respiratory physician, addresses some key questions on diagnosing and managing COPD.
1.5 CPD points
~1 hour : 30 mins
Key questions on obstructive sleep apnoea
Dr Himender Makker, and Dr Rory McDermott on hypopnoea, the usefulness of the Epworth sleepiness scale and intraoral devices.
1.5 CPD points
~1 hour : 30 mins
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Who benefits from referral to pulmonary rehabilitation, and how should it be delivered? This module considers the answers to these questions.
1.5 CPD points
~50 mins
Childhood wheeze
This module presents cases and questions relating to wheezing illness in childhood.
1.5 CPD points
~50 mins
Symptom management
Explore tactics for assessing and addressing a patient’s symptoms, from childhood to end-of-life care.
1.5 CPD points
~50 mins
Inhaler devices
This key questions module will review the role of inhaler devices in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
1.5 CPD points
~40 mins
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To access these modules, you will need to register for a free account. After registering, you'll be able to:
- Complete the module and access your certificate
- Save your progress in a module and come back later, if you don't want to complete it in one sitting
- Revisit your completed modules anytime to refresh your memory and reflect on what you have learned
