Program Overview

Respiratory Medicine in the Community

The Respiratory Medicine in the Community course is designed to enable healthcare professionals to develop competencies in the management of respiratory disorders to an advanced level. This short course aims to equip participants with the skills to deal with common problems and critically evaluate current research in the field of respiratory disease.

Course Overview

The course is targeted at healthcare professionals with an interest in respiratory medicine working or engaging with the community setting, including GPs, specialist nurses, respiratory registrars, and academic clinical fellows. It provides accredited certification and validation of competencies, including skills to enable autonomous practice in dealing with common problems and the ability to critically evaluate current research in the field of respiratory disease.

Course Delivery

The course comprises:

• Pre-contact reading demonstrating how evidence-based practice is implemented effectively in practice
• Three days of contact time involving lectures, seminars, and interactive, facilitated sessions to discuss key theoretical and clinical aspects of diagnosis and management
• Coursework, written and practical assessments
• A minimum of 4 days within hospital or community clinics to provide opportunities for experience in required practical competencies

Course Dates

The course dates are:

• 3rd, 14th, 28th, 29th, and 30th October
• 3rd, 4th, 11th, 17th, 24th, and 26th November
• 8th December

Attendance Required

Approximately 3 days of total contact time and 4 clinical sessions within a hospital or community setting are required.

Assessment

The assessment includes multiple-choice questions and a written assignment of case-based discussion and evidence review or protocol for service development.

Coordinators

The course coordinators are:

• Professor Alice Turner
• Professor Rachel Jordan
• Dr. Mike Newnham
• Dr. Aaron Scott
• Dr. Amanda Farley
• Dr. Suzanne Bartington
• Dr. Shamil Haroon
• Dr. Paul Ellis
• Dr. Frances Grudzinska
• Professor Adel Mansur (hon)
• Dr. Anita Sullivan (hon)

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements include:

• Clinical experience
• A BSc or equivalent professional degree in a relevant subject area (biomedical or medical)

Fees and Scholarships

The fees for 2025 entry are:

• Microcredential (Home): £1,211
• Microcredential (International): £3,374
• Non-credit: £1,011.20

Application Process

The application process involves selecting either the microcredential or non-credit short course option. The microcredential offers the opportunity to boost one's CV without the commitment of a full degree, while the non-credit short course follows the same course structure but does not include assessment, resulting in a certificate of completion instead of credits.