NPS MedicineWise in partnership with Asthma Australia have developed an interactive online learning module for health professionals designed to emphasise the importance of checking patients’ asthma inhaler technique to ensure correct usage. Unique features of this online learning module include communication skills required to start the conversation with patients as well as the methodology to demonstrate correct technique.
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Target audience: Pharmacists, Practice nurses
Open to: GPs, Pharmacists, Nurses, Students
Cost: Free
CPD points: Self-directed CPD - view details
Version 3. Released 6 May 2020
Previous versions
To access previous versions you have enrolled in or completed please see your record of learning.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this learning module you should be able to:
- suggest appropriate methods to initiate asthma inhaler technique conversations
- explain the preferred method for skill instruction
- list the four key steps of the preferred technique for skill demonstration
- explain correct asthma inhaler device technique according to manufacturer instructions
- identify commonly observed asthma inhaler errors.
CPD points
Self-directed CPD
It is recommended that 1 CPD hour be recorded for the purposes of self-directed CPD.
