Program Overview

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RSC460 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

This subject will explore the best-practice and current National Guidelines, COPD-X in relation to the diagnosis, assessment, management and care of people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The subject also includes an exploration and critical analysis of scientific literature that governs clinical practice in this field. Assessment includes critical evaluation of research, reflection and a literature review, focusing on an area of interest for the student.

Subject Outlines

Current CSU students can view Subject Outlines for recent sessions. Please note that Subject Outlines and assessment tasks are updated each session.

Availability

The subject is available in:

• Session 1 (30)
• Online
• Orange Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: RSC460. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

• HD/FL

Duration

• One session

School

• School of Biomedical Sciences

Assumed Knowledge

• RSC201

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to discuss the epidemiology of COPD within the historical and world wide context
• be able to critique the current Australian recommendations for diagnosis and management of COPD
• be able to describe the respiratory pathology underlying COPD, according to both 'type' and severity of COPD
• be able to critically evaluate the management strategies used in the care of people with COPD
• be able to define and relate the concepts of evidence-based practice and reflective practice to the role of the COPD-X Guidelines in service provision and the care of people with COPD

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Definition and Aetiology of COPD
• Pathology and Progression of COPD
• COPD Prevalence and Mortality
• Diagnostic Assessment
• Severity Classification
• Monitoring of COPD Status
• COPD Management Strategies