Part of the National Asthma Council Australia's GP and Allied Health Professional Asthma and Respiratory Education Program, supported by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

The Aboriginal Health Worker Asthma and Spirometry Update provides an overview of asthma and spirometry tailored to the specific needs of Aboriginal health workers. Topics include asthma, medications, correct inhaler device use, written asthma action plans, emergency management and spirometry.

Workshops are presented by health professional peer educators from our team of experts, which includes asthma and respiratory educators and respiratory scientists.

Key details

Participants: Aboriginal Health Workers
Duration: 3 ½ hours (including breaks)
Cost: Free

Learning objectives

Learning objectives for participants:

• Increase knowledge and awareness of asthma, medications used for asthma/COPD, correct inhaler device use and asthma emergency treatment
• Develop practical skills to teach correct device use
• Increase confidence in managing patients with asthma
• Increase knowledge of the role and performing of spirometry

Workshop request

Each workshop is held in conjunction with a local host organisation, which is usually an Aboriginal Medical Service. Hosting a workshop is generally quite straightforward, as the NAC coordinates the presenters and resource materials (including associated expenses).

The host organisation will need to:

• Schedule and organise the session
• Arrange the venue, audio visual equipment and catering
• Promote the workshop to local Aboriginal Health Workers
• Receive registrations and confirm attendee participation
• Be on-hand to coordinate the running of the workshop
• Provide a brief report on the workshop after the session

Funding is available to assist host organisations with their costs.

If your organisation would like to host a workshop, please complete and return the Workshop Request Form.

• AHW Workshop Request Form (Word)
• AHW Workshop Request Form (PDF)