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RSC460 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (8)

Abstract

This subject will explore the best-practice and current National Guidelines, COPD-X in relation to the diagnosis, assessment, management and care of people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The subject also includes an exploration and critical analysis of scientific literature that governs clinical practice in this field. Assessment includes critical evaluation of research, reflection and a literature review, focusing on an area of interest for the student.

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Session 1
OnlineOrange Campus
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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Biomedical Sciences

Assumed Knowledge

RSC201

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to discuss the epidemiology of COPD within the historical and world wide context;
  • be able to critique the current Australian recommendations for diagnosis and management of COPD;
  • be able to describe the respiratory pathology underlying COPD, according to both 'type' and severity of COPD;
  • be able to critically evaluate the management strategies used in the care of people with COPD;
  • Be able to define and relate the concepts of evidence-based practice and reflective practice to the role of the COPD-X Guidelines in service provision and the care of people with COPD.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Definition and Aetiology of COPD
  • Pathology and Progression of COPD
  • COPD Prevalence and Mortality
  • Diagnostic Assessment
  • Severity Classification
  • Monitoring of COPD Status
  • COPD Management Strategies

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.