Events

Asthma and COPD Fundamentals eLearning course

Brought to you by the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (AFRNZ), this course provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive pharmacological and non-pharmacological information for health professionals with an interest in respiratory medicine. The course addresses the significant health disparity that exists for Māori and Pacific peoples with asthma and COPD in Aotearoa and gives clear guidance for health professionals to provide targeted patient care. 

The Fundamentals eLearning course has been updated to align with the new New Zealand Asthma and COPD best practice guidelines 2020/2021.  

The four online modules can be completed any time and course content can be reviewed and revisited as often as needed.

  • Module 1 ‘Asthma Fundamentals’
  • Module 2 ‘Asthma Management’
  • Module 3 ‘COPD Management’
  • Module 4 ‘Health Promoting Practice’ 

By completing the Fundamentals eLearning course, you will receive: 

  • 12 continuing professional development hours 
  • Endorsement by the College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) Inc 
  • A digital certificate which can be uploaded to your learning portfolio 

The Fundamentals eLearning course now costs $79.00 for a limited time. 

Click here to enrol. 

Course in Asthma and Respiratory Education (CARE)

Hosted by Asthma NZ, this workshop provides insights, case studies and hands on device training by experienced Asthma NZ Nurse Educators. 

2024 dates for the course:

  • 20 March - CARE Auckland - 581 Mt. Eden Road, Mt. Eden, Auckland
  • 29 May - Online CARE Course via Zoom
  • 11 September - CARE Auckland, 581 Mt. Eden Road, Mt Eden, Auckland
  • 25 September - Online CARE Course via Zoom
  • 2 October - CARE for School Nurses, 581 Mt. Eden Road, Mt Eden, Auckland
  • 16 October - CARE Rotorua - 1290 Eruera St, Rotorua Central, Rotorua
  • 6 November - CARE Wellington - Level 2 120 Featherston St, Wellington
  • 20 November - Online CARE Course via Zoom

In-person courses run from 9:30am to 4:00pm, online courses consist of 4 x 90 minute interactive sessions starting at 9:30am and are expected to run until 3pm.

  • $50 in-person course (includes resources, morning tea and lunch )
  • $25 online course 

Click here to register.