Level 4 Certificate Exercise Training For Chronic Respiratory Disease

This distance learning course aims to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills required to design, agree and adapt a physical activity programme for adults with chronic respiratory disease.

• The causes and management of breathlessness client safety, contraindications to exercise and reasons for stopping exercise
• How different body systems change with age and the considerations for exercise programming for individuals with chronic respiratory disease and additional clinical conditions
• How to design and agree review and adapt a physical activity programme for clients with chronic respiratory disease

By the end of the course candidates will have an understanding of:

• The respiratory system, components of respiration, and common respiratory conditions
• Medications and delivery devices used in the treatment of chronic respiratory disease
• The physiological responses to exercise for this client group and the pulmonary rehabilitation assessment process
• Pulmonary rehabilitation and the principles of exercise programming for individuals with chronic respiratory disease participating in community based sessions

Assessment Details

• A written exam paper comprising multiple choice, short and long answer questions: This will be of 90 mins duration and will be based on sections of the course manual.
• A written case study based on a patient you have observed in pulmonary rehabilitation including prescription of a programme for this patient if they were to be referred to you in the community.
• Viva (if required) to clarify any areas questioned in the written submission