The Centre portfolio of courses covers the broad classification of Respiratry health and patient assessment and behaviour change.
With the onset of Covid, a review has been undertaken of what courses can be presented on an online or self directed basis, and those, that due to their handson component, are being postponed until delegates can once again attend the Alfred.
Course PreRequisites
Our courses are presented by recognised experts, specialists, scientists and active practioners.
Course material and presentations assume an appropriate Medical, Nursing or Allied Health Education and/or career experience.
Attendees are requested to provided registration and/or experience bonifides.
Course Summary
Smoking Cessation Course
This evidence based course empowers professionals to treat and manage nicotine dependency. Taking an holistic approach using proven evidence based techniques, the course is presented by active experts and helps skill participants to be able to work effectively one on one with clients for effective nicotine management and health outcomes.
Next Onsite/Webinar Course - 30th/31st May
Online available
Asthma Educators Course
Covering the latest advances in asthma management and care for Health Professionals.
The course is presented by active experts and helps skill participants to be able to work effectively one on one with clients for effective management and health outcomes.
Next Onsite/Webinar Course - 18th/19th July
Online available
Spirometry Principles & practice
A comprehensive 2 day course for professionals to accurately perform & interpret spirometry tests. Comprising face to face training, written & practical assessment and workbook successful completion.
Delivered by expert Respiratory Scientists from The Alfred's Lung Function Laboratory, a part of the Physiology Service, Respiratory Medicine.
COPD - From Diagnosis to Management
This 2 day course covers the latest advances, treatments and management of COPD. Taking an holistic approach, the course is presented by team of experts in COPD and respiratory health, including consulting physicians, respiratory scientists, physiotherapists, psychologists and specialist nurses covering both acute and chronic topics.
COPD - Diagnosis to Management - Webinar Recording of presentation now available
Chronic Respiratory Care
An extensive two day course for health professions to refresh and develop their skills and knowledge of Chronic respiratory care and the holistic management of respiratory illness.
Chronic Respiratory Care, with its companion Acute Respiratory Care Module form the Lung Health Promotion Centre Respiratory Course, providing a broad holistic perspective of respiratory illness management.
Acute Respiratory Care
An extensive two day course for health professions to refresh and develop their skills and knowledge of Acute respiratory care and the holistic management of respiratory illness.
Acute Respiratory Care, with its companion Chronic Respiratory Care Module form the Lung Health Promotion Centre Respiratory Educators Course, providing a broad holistic perspective of respiratory illness management.
A Practical management approach of non invasive ventilation & sleep disorders
This unique course, over two days, for health professionals wishing to gain increased knowledge and practical skills in the support of patients with a range of Sleep Disorders and those requiring Non Invasive Ventilation; Bi-Level and CPAP from the Intensive Care Unit to the community carer.
PERIOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNOEA
Designed for health professionals wanting to increase their knowledge and practical skills in the perioperative management of patients with known or suspected obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
Audience: Anaesthetists, Respiratory & Sleep Physicians, Perioperative Nurses, Perioperative Physicians, Respiratory & Sleep Nurses, Advanced Trainees, Sleep Scientists, GP’s, Physiotherapist & Physicians/Surgeons.
Respiratory Course
This in-depth course (Acute and Chronic Modules) for health professions to refresh and develop their skills and knowledge of respiratory care and the holistic management of respiratory illness. Acute and Chronic care are covered in 2 day modules which may be attended in a single sitting or by module in either order throughout the year.
Influencing behviour change in chronic conditions
An inovative program, to assist practitioners understand the psychology & neouroscience behind developng a partnership with patients to influence behaviour change in chronic health conditions.
Development and Networking Days
The centre runs professional development and networking days throughout the year for previous course attendees or those whom have attended equivelant courses from peer providers. Session content varies - based on changes to best practice, evidence or techniques, and/or topics of interest.
Victorian Respiratory Professionals
The Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred with its partner services and supporters is pleased to again present the Victorian Respiratory Professional Development Day.
Delivered by specialist expert speakers - educators and practioners, the day appeals to the wider respiratory audience & promises an interesting programme of topical respiratory health & management topics.
Smoking Cessation
The Lung Health Promotion Centre at The Alfred with is pleased to offer a day of networking and information of all things Smoking Cessation.
Join industry colleagues and our panel of expert active Smoking Cessation Professionals in a busy day investigating all that is new in evidence based Smoking Cessation techniques
Paediatric respiratory
Respiratory disorders are common in children and have potentially serious consequences. The rates of hospital admissions and GP visits for respiratory conditions are certainly higher in children. Health professionals in every area of practice need an understanding of paediatric respiratory assessment and the management of children with respiratory disorders.
Presented by experts from the Royal Childrens Hospital and The Alfred, this one day seminar for health professionals wanting to refresh their knowledge in childhood respiratory illness.
Spirometry Follow-up
A one day Spirometry refresher seminar, tailored to participants and featuring small group learning. Ideal for those who have completed the two day LHPC Spirometry Principles & Practice Course, or equivalent
The TSANZ recommends follow up training should occur within 12 months of the initial course and then every 3 years after that. Topics include a review of test performance, criteria and quality assurance, and interpretation of results.
Asthma & Allergy Management
An intensive one day program for active health professionals to improve their understanding of management of asthma and allergy.
Delivered by specialist expert speakers it will appeal to a wide respiratory audience, and promises an interesting program of asthma and allergy topics.
Regional intensives
COPD & Asthma-Is there a difference? - A fast moving session presented by for General Practioners and other Health Professional peers, investigates COPD & Asthma, differences, diagnosis and treatments.
Asthma & COPD intensive - This intensive one course covering new, current and essential COPD and Asthma topic is for health professionals who care for people with asthma, COPD and other respiratory conditions.