Asthma management and the role of the pharmacist

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This course examines the stepwise approach to asthma management, and addresses the role pharmacists can play in improving patient outcomes in people with asthma.

Guild Learning and Development would like to thank GSK for the provision of an unconditional grant which made the development of this course possible.

Learning Objectives:

Recall the pathophysiology and clinical features of asthma
Recognise the drug classes used in the step wise management of asthma
Identify the different inhalers used in the treatment of asthma and the correct technique for administration
Recognise the role that pharmacists can play in identifying patients with sub-optimally managed asthma
Recognise examples of professional services and clinical interventions pharmacists can implement to optimise health outcomes for patients with asthma

Pharmacist Learning Plan

This educational activity addresses the following competencies in the National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia 2016. Pharmacists who have identified these areas for improvement in their personal learning plan can use this course to help meet their learning needs.

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