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11:58:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=event&#038;p=491","menu_order":0,"post_type":"event","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"news":null},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_posts_dynamic","heading":"","view_more_link":"","post_type":"events","news_category":false,"event_category":false,"events":[{"ID":492,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-09-07 11:55:54","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-07 01:55:54","post_content":"This course provides an overview of the respiratory system, and the pathophysiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).\n\nBy the end of this course participants will be able to:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Describe the structure and function of the lungs and outline the process for breathing<\/li>\n \t<li>Differentiate between healthy lungs and lungs in a patient with COPD<\/li>\n \t<li>Describe the changes that occur in the lungs due to emphysema and chronic bronchitis and the symptoms that are 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11:58:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=event&#038;p=494","menu_order":0,"post_type":"event","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":482,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-09-07 10:26:14","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-07 00:26:14","post_content":"This is an interactive 18 module training program designed to increase the knowledge, confidence and skills of nurses and other health professionals in the identification, diagnosis and management of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This training includes case studies, care plans, downloadable assessment tools, quizzes, and a final assessment.\n\nBy the end of this course, participants will be able to:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Identify people at risk of COPD<\/li>\n \t<li>Educate patients on COPD and evidence-based management<\/li>\n \t<li>Support patients and motivate them to engage in self-management practices<\/li>\n \t<li>Develop self-management plans with patients<\/li>\n \t<li>Work effectively with other members of the multidisciplinary health care team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe modules covered in this training include:\n<ul>\n \t<li>About COPD<\/li>\n \t<li>Physiology of the respiratory system<\/li>\n \t<li>Pathophysiology of COPD<\/li>\n \t<li>Management of COPD<\/li>\n \t<li>Identifying people at risk of COPD<\/li>\n \t<li>Spirometry<\/li>\n \t<li>Measures and specialist referral<\/li>\n \t<li>COPD medicines<\/li>\n \t<li>Inhaler device technique<\/li>\n \t<li>Pulmonary rehabilitation and physical activity<\/li>\n \t<li>Breathing techniques, airway clearance, fatigue management and nutrition<\/li>\n \t<li>Related conditions<\/li>\n \t<li>Smoking cessation<\/li>\n \t<li>Immunisation and long term oxygen therapy<\/li>\n \t<li>COPD self-management interventions<\/li>\n \t<li>Manage exacerbations of COPD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Continuing Professional Development<\/h4>\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4270\" src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/APNA_Endorsed-2018-100px.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"101\">\n\nThis activity has been endorsed by APNA according to approved quality standards criteria. 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Presenters include Dr Kerry Hancock (General Practitioner and Chair of the RACGP Respiratory Specific Interest Group) and Judy Powell, Lung Foundation Australia.\n\nBy the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Implement a COPD risk assessment using a standard checklist<\/li>\n \t<li>Recognise the value of using a COPD screening device to identify those at higher risk of COPD<\/li>\n \t<li>Outline the role of spirometry to confirm a diagnosis of COPD<\/li>\n \t<li>Describe the elements of a valid spirometry test<\/li>\n \t<li>Review and interpret spirometry results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>To view this Webinar:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n \t<li>Visit our online training platform by clicking 'Complete training' on the left-hand side of this page<\/li>\n \t<li>Select the 'add to cart' option on the left-hand side<\/li>\n \t<li>Select the 'proceed to cart' option on the right-hand side<\/li>\n \t<li>You will then be prompted to either login or create an account<\/li>\n \t<li>Select 'Checkout' on the right-hand side. Please note, no coupon code is required to enroll in this course.<\/li>\n \t<li>Select 'Go to dashboard'. You may be prompted to update your details, click continue and the training course will appear in your dashboard. 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Presenters include Professor Ian Yang (Respiratory Physician and Chair of the COPD Guidelines Committee) and Professor Amanda Barnard (General Practitioner and member of the GP Advisory Group).\n\nBy the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Identify non-pharmacotherapy interventions to manage patients with COPD to optimise function and prevent deterioration<\/li>\n \t<li>Outline some practical tips for working with patients with COPD<\/li>\n \t<li>Write a COPD Action Plan and integrate into medical software<\/li>\n \t<li>Manage an acute exacerbation of COPD using an algorithm<\/li>\n \t<li>Establish a system for review post exacerbation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>To view this webinar:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n \t<li>Visit our online training platform by clicking 'Complete training' on the left-hand side of this page<\/li>\n \t<li>Select the 'add to cart' option on the left-hand side<\/li>\n \t<li>Select the 'proceed to cart' option on the right-hand side<\/li>\n \t<li>You will then be prompted to either login or create an account<\/li>\n \t<li>Select 'Checkout' on the right-hand side. 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8 hour online training program designed to increase the knowledge and confidence of health professionals in the delivery of evidence-based, best practice pulmonary rehabilitation.\n\nBy the end of this training, participants will be able to:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Identify the requirements for establishing a pulmonary rehabilitation program<\/li>\n \t<li>Describe the necessary patient assessments used in pulmonary rehabilitation programs<\/li>\n \t<li>Recognise the importance of exercise training in the treatment of chronic lung disease<\/li>\n \t<li>Understand the principles of incorporating exercise into a pulmonary rehabilitation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nModules provided in this training course include:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Establishing a pulmonary rehabilitation program<\/li>\n \t<li>The respiratory system and COPD<\/li>\n \t<li>Comprehensive patient assessment<\/li>\n \t<li>Patient assessment - Spirometry<\/li>\n \t<li>Patient assessment - Assessing exercise capacity<\/li>\n \t<li>Patient Assessment - Quality of life<\/li>\n \t<li>Exercise training<\/li>\n \t<li>Patient education<\/li>\n \t<li>Program evaluation and troubleshooting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Continuing Professional Development<\/h4>\nThe ESSA Professional Development Committee certifies that this Professional Development offering meets the criteria for 5.5 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points.\n\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-4291 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ESSA-Accredited-PD-Navy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"77\">","post_title":"Pulmonary rehabilitation online training","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pulmonary-rehabilitation-online-training","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-09-08 21:50:25","post_modified_gmt":"2021-09-08 11:50:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=event&#038;p=488","menu_order":0,"post_type":"event","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":493,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-09-07 12:01:12","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-07 02:01:12","post_content":"This 1 - 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It also covers the recommended structure of pulmonary rehabilitation programs and provides access to supporting resources.\n\nBy the end of this module, participants will be able to:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Outline the benefits of physical activity for patients with COPD<\/li>\n \t<li>Identify recommended guidelines for physical activity<\/li>\n \t<li>Describe the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation<\/li>\n \t<li>Outline what is involved in a pulmonary rehabilitation program<\/li>\n \t<li>Identify evidence-based resources used to establish a pulmonary rehabilitation program and support self-management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","post_title":"Pulmonary rehabilitation and physical activity online training","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pulmonary-rehabilitation-and-physical-activity-online-training","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-09-08 21:52:11","post_modified_gmt":"2021-09-08 11:52:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=event&#038;p=493","menu_order":0,"post_type":"event","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"news":null},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_posts_dynamic","heading":"","view_more_link":null,"post_type":"events","news_category":false,"event_category":50,"events":[{"ID":732,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-09-12 10:43:19","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-12 00:43:19","post_content":"<p>This online training products the opportunity to upskill for exercise professionals who play a role in exercising people with chronic stable lung diseases and\/or heart failure. It is also suitable for those who are a part of a broader multidisciplinary team that offer these services.<\/p>\n<p>Completion of this course alone does not provide accreditation to run Lungs in Action classes. However, it is a great option for those who would like to expand their knowledge and keep up-to-date with the best-practice training in exercise safety and limitations for people with a chronic lung disease.<\/p>\n<p>As this training course does not provide full accreditation to run Lungs in Action classes you may not be covered by insurance to work with people with a chronic lung disease, unless previous education has provided you with this scope of practice (ie. Accredited exercise physiologist or physiotherapist). To be fully covered, you may need to complete the Lungs in Action Full Instructor Training which includes practical placements to demonstrate a new skill set.<\/p>\n<h4>Learning objectives<\/h4>\n<p>By the end of this training, participants will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand the disease process of COPD, Heart Failure and other common chronic lung diseases<\/li>\n<li>Recognise the limitations for exercising people with chronic lung conditions and heart failure<\/li>\n<li>Distinguish the key components of developing exercise programs for those with chronic lung conditions and heart failure<\/li>\n<li>Identify the safety precautions for exercising a person with chronic lung conditions and heart failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Training content<\/h4>\n<p>This comprehensive and interactive online training is made up of information, videos, quizzes and resources such as a training manual, participant workbook and activities designed to develop a better understanding of chronic lung disease and heart failure.<\/p>\n<h5>The Pulmonary Modules include:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Pulmonary rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li>The respiratory system<\/li>\n<li>COPD<\/li>\n<li>Other respiratory conditions<\/li>\n<li>COPD and breathlessness<\/li>\n<li>Breathlessness and exercise<\/li>\n<li>Exercises<\/li>\n<li>Your lungs in action class<\/li>\n<li>Other considerations<\/li>\n<li>The toolbox<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>The Heart Failure Training Modules include:<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Part 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition of heart failure<\/li>\n<li>Basic heart anatomy<\/li>\n<li>Symptoms of heart failure<\/li>\n<li>Causes of heart failure<\/li>\n<li>Classifications of heart failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Part 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Key steps for management of heart failure<\/li>\n<li>Exercise and heart failure<\/li>\n<li>Safety conditions<\/li>\n<li>Medication effects<\/li>\n<li>Case study<\/li>\n<li>Program design considerations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Continuing Professional Development<\/h4>\n<p>The <strong>Exercise &amp; Sports Science Australia (ESSA)<\/strong> Professional Development Committee certifies that this Professional Development offering meets the criteria for 13 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4291\" src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ESSA-Accredited-PD-Navy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"77\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fitness Australia<\/strong> have approced the educational content delivered throughout this course.<\/p>\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":85912,\"width\":\"109px\",\"height\":\"109px\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/164444077613.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85912\" style=\"width:109px;height:109px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":86251,\"width\":\"111px\",\"height\":\"111px\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/164446231646.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86251\" style=\"width:111px;height:111px\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->","post_title":"Lungs in Action theory online training","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"lungs-in-action-theory-online-training","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-02-16 14:24:38","post_modified_gmt":"2024-02-16 04:24:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=event&#038;p=732","menu_order":0,"post_type":"event","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":733,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-09-12 10:57:09","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-12 00:57:09","post_content":"<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":5} -->\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h5>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<p>This training provides access to the practical component of the Lungs in Action full instructor package which focuses on the practical skills required to develop and implement Lungs in Action classes. Completion of this training along with successful completion of the Lungs in Action Online Theory allows exercise professionals to deliver Lungs in Action classes in the community.<\/p>\n<h4>Learning objectives<\/h4>\n<p>By the end of this training, participants will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe the pathophysiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, heart failure and other lung diseases<\/li>\n<li>Describe and distinguish key components of developing exercise programs for those with chronic lung diseases and heart failure<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate an understanding of the impact chronic lung diseases and heart failure have on an individual\u2019s ability to exercise by creating and modifying exercise programs to suit individual needs of class participants<\/li>\n<li>Implement appropriate safety precautions and risk management protocols for exercising a person with chronic lung conditions and\/or heart failure<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate vital practical skills in managing a breathless client<\/li>\n<li>Utilise achieved skills and knowledge to competently instruct a Lungs in Action class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Training content<\/h4>\n<p>The practical requirements include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attend 2 x pulmonary rehabilitation classes plus 2 x heart failure classes.<\/li>\n<li>If you are attending a combined Pulmonary rehabilitation\/Heart failure class a minimum of 3 combination classes must be attended<\/li>\n<li>Core competency sign off: 1 x pulmonary rehabilitation core competency checklist and 1 x heart failure rehabilitation core competency checklist<\/li>\n<li>Written assignment: Design a class based on a sample list of participants<\/li>\n<li>Practical Assessment: implement a Lungs in Action class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Eligibility<\/h4>\n<p>Prior to purchasing this course there are a number of eligibility criteria and operational perquisites that need to be met. 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This may include immunisation status and criminal history checks.<\/li>\n<li>Physiotherapists and Accredited Exercise Physiologists are eligible for Lungs in Action Full Instructor Training<\/li>\n<li>Non accredited exercise physiologists or exercise scientists must possess at least 1 year\u2019s exercise experience<\/li>\n<li>Personal trainers and fitness instructors must hold a Cert IV with a minimum of 2 years exercise experience with older adult competency<\/li>\n<li>Allied health assistants, nurses, occupational therapists and other health professionals who are interested in the Lungs in Action are encouraged to contact the Program Manager \u2013to discuss further and determine eligibility.<\/li>\n<li>All applicants must hold their own professional indemnity insurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)<\/h4>\n<p>RPL may be available for physiotherapists and exercise physiologists who display experience in working within Pulmonary and Heart Failure Rehabilitation programs. 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