Asthma Management Course for Primary Healthcare Professionals

Overview

Introduction

Stay on top of a constantly growing and evolving body of medical knowledge to provide quality care to patients.

About This Course

This online course is targeted at primary healthcare practitioners in Sub-Saharan Africa(SSA) with a particular interest in the management of patients with Asthma and related respiratory conditions. This modular course is presented by renowned experts in the field of respiratory from Kenya, Ethiopia, and Ghana. It comprises eight short 1-hour modules providing the latest information on various facets of Asthma Management.

Each module consists of 5 pre-tests and 10 post-test questions in a multiple-choice format and an educational video lecture having practical-based examples on Asthma Management. This course is CPD accredited for medical doctors across Sub-Saharan Africa(SSA).

On successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded a course completion e-Certificate which they'll be able to download from their end. Participants can use this certificate to claim CPD points from their respective councils.  For KMPDC members(Kenya), CPD points token number (10 points) will appear alongside the certificate of completion. 

Course Features

Benefits for learners:

•     Evidence-based latest clinical recommendations
•     Continued professional development and learning
•     E-Certificate awarded on successful completion of the course 
•     Course Delivery: Online modular platform 
•     CPD Accreditation: KMPDC: 10 points provided by Daktari Online

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Target Audience

All

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Medical Doctor, Dentist, Clinical Officer, Nurse, Students

Curriculum · 8 chapters

1. Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Asthma
2. Treatment of Asthma as per Ethiopia treatment guidelines
3. Diagnosis assessment and lung function
4. General Treatment of Asthma and GINA guidelines recommendations
5. Ghana Treatment Guidelines
6. Choices of Devices in Asthma
7. Patient Education in Asthma
8. Kenya Treatment Guidelines