Courses and Publications
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Courses and Publications
Drug Misuse
Published October 2019
Resource Type: PBSGL Module
Eating Disorders
Published November 2019
Resource Type: PBSGL Module
Environmental Health Air Quality In and Around the Home
Published October 2019
Resource Type: PBSGL Module
Fitness to Drive
Published July 2016.
Resource Type: PBSGL Module
GPN (Education for Health) Enhancing the Diagnosis and Management of Respiratory Disease SCQF Level 11 Module
This course will start ONLINE on 21st September 2020.
Please ensure you have full support from your manager to undertake this education, including any workplace supervision.
Please ensure you have capability and capacity to study this course BEFORE booking a place.
Once you have accepted a place you will be liable for costs if you do not commit to the full course.
Please note booking for this course will close on 1st September 2020 to allow time to complete the Education for Health registration process.
Please note, SCQF Level 11 is aimed at Health Care Professionals experienced in Respiratory management. It is an academic course and students are required to demonstrate critical thinking skills. The module is supported by online materials including discussion forums and reading activities. This course offers students an excellent opportunity to focus on key issues in asthma such as adherence and inhaler technique in addition to exploration of complexities such as difficulties with diagnosis and supporting self-management.
Normally at Masters (SCQF Level 11) at minimum, lower class honours degree in a health related or social care related subject is required. However, it is also possible for students without an honours degree to access the programme if they can demonstrate knowledge and skills at a level equivalent to that of a degree.
This module will enable students to ensure the timely and effective diagnosis and appropriate management of people presenting with respiratory symptoms.
This 6 month module offers a blended approach with eLearning supported by two face to face study days. Course commences online on 21st September 2020.
The two study days are:
Day 1 : 29th September 2020
Day 2 : 26th January 2021
These will be held: Venue to be confirmed
Cancellation Notice: Please be mindful that although this course is free for you to attend, the Scottish Government has funded your place from public resources. We expect a high demand but are unlikely to be able to fill places at short notice. Therefore, if you are unable to attend for any reason at all we would be very grateful if you could please let us know no later than 14 days before the event. We reserve the right to charge for late cancellations or non-attendance.
Funding and Eligibility: This course is funded by the Scottish Government GPN Fund 2018-21, to sign up for this course you must be an active General Practice Nurse. To ensure you are able to sign up please ensure your role on portal is 'Medical - Practice Nurse'.
Resource Type: CPD Connect [No Fee]