Respiratory health courses
Our highly qualified and experienced Nurse Educators run our industry-leading Courses in Asthma and Respiratory Education (CARE) all over Aotearoa New Zealand.
They work closely with health professionals to increase their knowledge of symptoms, treatments and care for those living with Asthma and COPD and provide follow-ups to ensure professional development. We will have a 2025 course schedule and booking form here shortly. Stay tuned!
Asthma CARE courses
The Asthma NZ CARE course is an interactive, practical, and evidence-based day where participants leave with eight PD hours and an increased knowledge and competence in:
- Asthma introduction – global and local context
- Aetiology and risk factors
- Pathophysiology of asthma
- Asthma triggers
- Management of asthma emergencies in the community
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of asthma
- Correct use and care of inhaler devices
- How to educate patients about asthma
- Practical application of the latest asthma guidelines
- Facilitated and presented by Asthma NZ respiratory educators
Thurs 20 Mar 9.30- 4 pm In person AUCKLAND Open to the Public
Wed 16 Apr 9.30- 4 pm In person AUCKLAND Open to School Nurses only
Thurs 8 May 9.30- 3 pm Virtual Open to the Public
Thurs 29 May 9.30- 4 pm In person WELLINGTON Open to Hospital Staff only
Wed 2nd July 9.30- 4 pm In person AUCKLAND Open to the Public
Mon 11 Aug 9.30- 3 pm Virtual Open to the Public
Wed 10 Sept 9.30- 3 pm Virtual Open to the Public
Mon 22 Sept 9.30- 4 pm In person AUCKLAND Open to School nurses only
Fri 31 Oct 9.30- 3 pm Virtual Open to the Public
Wed 19 Nov 9.30- 3 pm Virtual Open to the Public
COPD CARE courses
The Asthma NZ CARE COPD course is an interactive, practical, and evidence-based day where participants leave with four PD hours and an increased knowledge and competence in:
Up next:
Wed 9 Apr 9.30am to 1:00pm Virtual Open to the Public
Thurs 9 Oct 9.30am to 1:00pm Virtual Open to the Public
- COPD introduction – global and local context
- Aetiology, risk factors and triggers
- Pathophysiology of COPD
- Community management
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of COPD
- Correct use and care of inhaler devices
- Review of the latest COPD guidelines
- Facilitated and presented by Asthma NZ respiratory educators