Hours of learning: 2

Publication date: 2016

Aim
This course aims to provide healthcare professionals with an understanding of the current evidence base in relation to the management of chronic asthma.

Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this course you should understand:

• the stepwise approach to managing asthma
• the safety issues associated with the use of inhaled corticosteroids
• how to step down asthma treatment
• how to review and monitor someone with asthma
• the importance of patient education, self-management and action plans in people with asthma.