- Level 2
- 2 - 3 Hours Duration
- 2 Year Certificate
- Specialist
- 12 Delegates
- Theory Only
COPD Awareness Training
COPD awareness training aims to equip healthcare staff with knowledge about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), including what causes it, the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and how to manage it. The course explains important ways to check for COPD, treat it, and educate patients. This helps improve the lives of people living with COPD.
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COPD awareness training equips healthcare staff with knowledge about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It helps healthcare workers, patients, and the public understand the disease better.
The training provides information about things that cause COPD, its symptoms, and how to treat it. It also teaches about quitting smoking, using medications correctly, and the importance of exercise for lung health.
The goal is to find and treat COPD early, prevent it, and help manage it. By raising awareness, the training aims to reduce the impact of COPD and help people live better lives.
Course Summary
- Develop an understanding of COPD and the impact on respiratory function.
- Recognise the importance of infection control measures in preventing respiratory infections in individuals with COPD.
- Learn to maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation for COPD assessments and management.
- Develop skills in conducting risk assessments to identify potential exacerbations and implement preventive measures.
- Understand the indications and contraindications for various COPD treatments and interventions.
- Recognise the ethical and legal aspects of obtaining informed consent for procedures related to COPD management.
- Become familiar with evidence-based guidelines for COPD assessment and management.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills when educating patients and their families about COPD and self-management.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness
Contact UsWhere do you deliver this training?
We can deliver this training at your premises, as long as it's within the UK. Also, we have our own venues in Stoke on Trent, London, Swindon, Epsom & York if you need access to a training room (additional charges will apply). We can also deliver this training virtually using Zoom. However, sessions delivered via Zoom will be theory only and will not include any practical’s.
How long will the training last?
This training will last 2-3 hours. We give a range of time to account for variable factors such as; underlying knowledge and competence of delegates, class interaction and engagement and reduced delegate numbers. If a course finishes earlier than the allotted time, it will be due to one of these reasons. However, our trainer will ensure that all learning outcomes have been met.
Will attending this training make me competent?
In short, no. No classroom-based training course can give you full competency - be very wary of anyone claiming they can. Our classroom-based assessments are designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workplace competency. We will be sure to provide you with the relevant workbooks and competency proformas to be observed and signed off within the workplace according to your local policy.
Who will conduct the training?
One of our expert tutors. These all have an abundance of first hand care experience and knowledge - so you'll be in great hands! We will let you know who is doing the training in advance. You can check out their skills and experience by finding them on our meet the team page.
What equipment will you use for training?
We have a variety of different training equipment and tools available. The training will be relevant and transferable. However, if you have a specific requirement for a particular type of equipment, please make this clear during the booking process, and the team will ensure this is provided. Alternatively, we can use your own equipment for training.
COPD Awareness Training
COPD Awareness Training provides healthcare staff with essential knowledge of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and management. The course covers respiratory anatomy, risk factors such as smoking, and the importance of early intervention.
Participants learn to support individuals with COPD through effective communication, medication use, and lifestyle guidance.
It also highlights infection control, documentation, and ethical considerations in care. This training helps improve patient outcomes and aligns with best practice standards in clinical and community settings.
The course aligns with NICE guidelines and Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, ensuring the training meets best practices and regulatory requirements.
By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and skills to help manage patients with COPD, improve their quality of life, and reduce the risk of flare-ups.
📌Related: Respiratory Care Training.
Course Information:
- Course Duration: 2- 3 hours
- Course Level: Level 2
- Certificate: 2-year certificate
- Max Delegates: 12
- Practical: Yes
- Mode: Face-to-Face or Virtual
- Accredited: Yes ✅
🟣Related: Medication Management Training.
COPD Awareness Training Course Outline:
- Understanding COPD
- Learn what COPD is and how it affects breathing.
- Understand the causes and symptoms of COPD.
- Recognise how COPD changes the daily life of patients.
- Infection Control
- Learn how to stop infections in people with COPD.
- Know how to wash hands properly and keep things clean.
- Learn when to wear protective gear, like masks and gloves.
- Recording Information
- Learn how to keep correct records of COPD assessments and care.
- Understand why it is important to write down symptoms and treatments.
- Know what information to share with other healthcare workers.
- Risk Assessment and Prevention
- Learn how to check for risks of flare-ups and prevent them.
- Know the things that can make COPD worse.
- Make a plan to reduce risks and avoid health problems.
- COPD Treatments
- Learn about the treatments for COPD and when to use them.
- Understand how medicines like inhalers and oxygen help.
- Recognise the role of exercise and rehabilitation in COPD care.
- Ethical and Legal Issues
- Learn about the rules of getting permission from patients for treatments.
- Understand patient rights and privacy.
- Know how to help patients make decisions about their care.
- Guidelines for COPD Care
- Learn about the best ways to treat and care for people with COPD.
- Know why it is important to follow the latest medical advice.
- Understand how to use these guidelines in everyday care.
- Teaching Patients and Families
- Learn how to talk to patients and families about COPD and managing it at home.
- Teach patients about quitting smoking and making healthy changes.
- Explain how to spot early signs of flare-ups and when to ask for help.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this COPD Course, participants will be able to:
- Explain how COPD affects lung function.
- Describe how to use infection control measures to prevent respiratory infections in people with COPD and keep their lungs healthy.
- Talk about the importance of keeping accurate records of COPD assessments, including tests, medicines, and symptom management.
- Explain how to check for risks, triggers, and early signs of worsening COPD, and describe ways to prevent problems.
- List when and why to use different COPD treatments, depending on what the patient needs.
- Understand the rules for getting permission from patients before doing tests or treatments for COPD.
- Use guidelines to treat COPD, including how to use bronchodilators, steroids, and oxygen therapy.
- Communicate well with patients and their families, teaching them about COPD, how to recognise symptoms, take medicine, and care for themselves.
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COPD Awareness Training Benefits
COPD awareness training helps healthcare workers take better care of patients with COPD.
Here is how:
- Learning about COPD: The training teaches about what causes COPD, its signs, how to spot it, and how to treat it. This helps workers give better care to COPD patients.
- Better testing skills: Workers learn how to use tools like spirometry to check COPD patients more carefully.
- Teaching patients better: The course shows how to explain COPD to patients and their families. This helps patients take care of themselves.
- Using the best methods: The training uses the newest guidelines for COPD care, so workers learn the best ways to help patients.
- Fewer hospital trips: With better knowledge and skills, workers can help patients stay out of the hospital more.
- Happier patients: When healthcare workers know more about COPD, they can help patients live better with their illness.
These benefits help both healthcare workers and COPD patients have better experiences and outcomes.
Who Should Take This Course:
The list of people who should take this COPD Training are:
- Healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, and medical assistants)
- Respiratory therapists
- Pharmacists
- Caregivers of people with COPD
- Health educators
- Medical students
- Anyone working with COPD patients.
Onsite COPD Awareness Training
We offer onsite COPD awareness training right across the UK, covering England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. This includes major cities like London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, and many others such as Sheffield, Bristol, Edinburgh, Cardiff, York, Norwich, Oxford, Peterborough, Preston, Dundee, Inverness, Newport, Carlisle, Chester, Gloucester, Worcester, and Swindon.
Our expert-led sessions come straight to your workplace—be it a hospital, care home, community centre, or other relevant setting. This flexible training option is designed to fit your team’s schedule and specific needs, saving you travel time while providing valuable, practical learning tailored to your environment.
Onsite training is perfect for organisations looking to quickly and effectively upskill their staff in managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. We’ll work closely with you to create a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages questions and teamwork.
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Career Opportunities
While a half-day COPD Awareness Training doesn’t lead directly to specific jobs, it can help improve skills for many healthcare roles that involve taking care of COPD patients.
Some jobs that could be a good fit for people with COPD knowledge include:
- COPD Specialist Nurse: Some hospitals hire nurses who focus on COPD care.
- Respiratory Specialist Nurse: Hospitals may need nurses with experience in helping COPD patients.
- Practice Nurse: Some practice nurses may have duties related to COPD care.
- Respiratory Nurse Advisor: Nurses can help give advice on breathing problems like COPD.
- Healthcare Support Worker: COPD knowledge is helpful in support jobs in healthcare.
- Care Staff: Caregivers who work with older or chronically ill patients can benefit from this training.
It’s important to know that while the COPD Awareness Training gives useful knowledge, many of these jobs will also need other qualifications and experience. The training is a good first step for people who want to specialise in respiratory care or improve their healthcare jobs.
Questions and Answers
What is COPD awareness?
COPD awareness involves understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease—a progressive lung condition that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
It highlights the causes (like smoking), symptoms (such as breathlessness and persistent cough), and the importance of early diagnosis and management.
Raising awareness helps healthcare staff and the public support better respiratory health, reduce risks, and improve quality of life for those affected.
Can this training be delivered onsite?
Yes, Caring for Care can deliver COPD Awareness Training onsite, allowing your team to learn in a familiar environment with content tailored to your organisation’s needs.
Onsite delivery promotes team engagement, reduces travel costs, and ensures immediate relevance to your care protocols and patient population.
It’s an ideal format for care homes, hospitals, and community health teams aiming to improve respiratory care standards through practical, accessible training.
What is the benefits of the in-house COPD training?
In-house COPD Awareness Training provides cost-effective, tailored learning for healthcare teams. It reduces travel and scheduling disruptions while promoting team cohesion through shared, workplace-specific instruction.
Booking this course with Caring for Care as a group can save you over 40% compared to individual bookings.
The training is adapted to your organisation’s protocols and patient needs, improving both relevance and retention.
Staff develop practical skills in symptom recognition, infection control, and patient support, aligning with NICE and British Thoracic Society standards for better respiratory care.
What courses can be paired with the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness course?
Pairing COPD Awareness with other courses helps improve respiratory care and build staff confidence.
Good options include Asthma Awareness, Oxygen Therapy, Nebuliser Awareness and Ventilator Care, which give deeper knowledge of breathing conditions and treatments.
You can also combine it with End of Life Care or Dementia Awareness to support people with complex needs.
These combinations lead to safer care, better outcomes for patients, and meet NICE and British Thoracic Society standards in hospitals, care homes, and community settings.
Do you deliver this course face to face or virtually?
Yes, we deliver the COPD Awareness Training both face to face and virtually, giving you the flexibility to choose what works best for your team.
Face-to-face sessions offer hands-on learning and tailored discussions in your own care setting.
Virtual sessions provide easy access and interactive learning from anywhere.
Both options follow high standards and meet NICE and CQC guidelines for safe, effective respiratory care.
When should a COPD training course be refreshed?
COPD training should be refreshed every 2 years, or sooner if national guidelines such as NICE NG115 are updated.
Regular refreshers help staff stay current with best practices in symptom management, inhaler techniques, infection control, and patient support.
Annual updates may be beneficial for teams managing complex respiratory cases or delivering internal training.
Who is the COPD Awareness Course for?
COPD Awareness Course is ideal for healthcare assistants, nurses, senior carers, and social care staff who support people with breathing problems. It’s also useful for training leads and educators who teach others.
The course helps improve symptom recognition, patient care, and understanding of key standards set by NICE and the British Thoracic Society.
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