Foundation for Professional Development
Asthma Essentials: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Best Practices
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Short course
Course type
7 hrs
Study time
Online
Mode of learning
7 CPD points
7 General
(70% average required)
(70% average required)
Course overview
Asthma is a common yet complex chronic respiratory condition that requires accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and tailored management strategies. Asthma Essentials: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Best Practices is a comprehensive online course designed for healthcare professionals and students seeking to strengthen their understanding and clinical skills in asthma care.
Through interactive lessons, videos, readings, and exercises, this course covers the full spectrum of asthma—from its aetiology and epidemiology to diagnosis, risk factors, and evidence-based management. You’ll also explore how asthma presents in specific populations and settings, including children, older adults, and patients with co-morbidities.
This 7-hour course is designed to be clinically relevant, supporting real-world diagnosis and treatment of asthma across diverse patient populations. It offers an interactive and practical learning experience through videos, exercises, and case-based scenarios that reinforce key concepts. With flexible, self-paced access, you can study from anywhere at a time that suits you. Upon successful completion of the course and final assessment, you’ll earn 7 CPD points, contributing to your ongoing professional development.
Who is this course for?
South African doctors and nurses
Required qualification
MBCHB, BCur
Course level
Intermediate
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Why choose this course?
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers all key concepts and skills, ensuring a deep and thorough understanding of the subject.
- Expert Developers: Learn from industry leaders and academic experts with years of real-world experience and insight.
- Flexible Learning Options: Our online courses provide the flexibility and convenience of learning in your own time, from the comfort of your home or office.
About the academic institution
Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) is a South African Private Institution of Higher Education established in October 1997 by the South African Medical Association and has been registered with the DHET since 2002.
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Course developer
Seasoned management consultant and healthcare expert with extensive experience in South Africa’s public and private health sectors, and internationally. Serves on the Council of SMU (Chair: HR Committee), the NDOH Pricing Committee, and CHE’s Institutional Audits Panel. Course and module author for FPD in executive management, leadership, and clinical programmes. Strong understanding of healthcare and higher education legislative, regulatory, and financial frameworks. Proven ability to translate policy into operational outcomes, manage complex operations, drive strategy, and lead intersectoral governance. Executed numerous health and lab systems strengthening projects across Africa, including in South Africa, Tanzania, Rwanda, Botswana, and Namibia.
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Student testimonials
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
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