The Emergency Asthma Management training is recognised Nationally as an accredited course, and is formally recognised with a Statement of Attainment.  It provides participants with more comprehensive asthma education.  It is appropriate for people in a position where they hold a ‘duty of care’, for example sports coaches, childcare workers, preschool teachers, workplaces etc. 

The Course in Emergency Asthma Management also provides the mechanism to enable an organisation to purchase and hold reliever medication (bronchodilator) for use in an asthma emergency. This Course also meets one of the criteria to become an Asthma Friendly Children's Service.

Certification

An Asthma Foundation Statement of Attainment is awarded for completion of this course and is valid for three years

Prerequisites

There are no entry requirements.

Duration

Nominal hours: 3*

Pricing

• Set course fee for groups of up to 10 participants is $400.00, add $30.00 per person for participant numbers >10

Skills and knowledge

The Course in Emergency Asthma Management is principally designed to provide participants the necessary information, skills and confidence to assist a person during an asthma 'attack'. 

The core Asthma Awareness module provides more in-depth information on asthma, recognition of asthma, the day-to-day management of asthma, including triggers and how to minimise them, types of asthma medications and delivery devices. 

On completion participants will be equipped to assess and manage an asthma emergency, be able to recognise signs and symptoms of worsening asthma and to carry out Asthma First Aid. 

There are six elective modules that address specific asthma management issues within specialised settings:

Children's services, workplace, schools, sport, remote area and supported care 

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