NHS England Tier 3 face-to-face course for any healthcare professional responsible for the diagnosis, assessment and prescribing of asthma care for children and young people.
Do you diagnose asthma or carry out asthma reviews in children and young people?
What you will learn on this course:
- Understanding of the multiple factors impacting asthma outcomes in children
- Confidence with early and accurate diagnosis
- Comprehensive skills in assessing, managing and supporting children with
- asthma/suspected asthma
- Confidence with assessing and managing acute asthma
- Leadership skills to support risk reduction in your area of practice
Why you should attend this course?
NHS England (2021) and BTS/NICE/SIGN (2024) specify that healthcare professionals delivering asthma care must be appropriately trained to do so.
Date: 3rd March 2026
Time: Registration from 08.30, Lectures start at 09.00 (Lunch and refreshments provided)
Venue: The ICENI Centre, Colchester Hospital, Turner Rd, Colchester, CO4 5JL
Course Lead: Liz Honeywood, CYP Asthma Outreach Practitioner & Dr Madhavi Bandara, Consultant Paediatrician with interest in Respiratory and Neonatology.
Course Pre-Requisites:
This course is not a basic introduction to asthma in children, it builds on pre-existing awareness and understanding of the basics in asthma care. Participants are expected to complete 1 hour of pre-course learning activity.
If you are new to diagnosing or managing asthma in this age group or you feel you need introductory education before attending this course, please complete the Tier 2 course.
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