Lung Health in First Nations Children: Module 1
Engage effectively with First Nations families when it comes to the respiratory health of their children.
About This Course
Chronic respiratory disease is prevalent among First Nations children but most doctors never had the opportunity to learn about First Nations paediatric lung health or were given tools to take a respiratory history in a culturally appropriate way. This module will give health practitioners skills to engage effectively with First Nations families when it comes to the respiratory health of their children. This module includes information on protracted bacterial bronchitis, chronic suppurative lung disease and bronchiectasis -conditions often overlooked or misdiagnosed in First Nations children. We’ll also discuss management of chronic wet cough –an important symptom in First Nations lung health.
Pricing
Free
WAHTN Partners have free access to this course
Free
Participants from the AHRA partner organisations have discounted access to this course.
Free
Any person from the public can gain access to the course.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Effectively engage with First Nations families about paediatric lung health.
- Identify respiratory conditions most often mis/undiagnosed in First Nations children presenting with chronic wet cough: Protracted Bacterial Bronchitis (PBB), Chronic Suppurative Lung Disease (CSLD), and bronchiectasis.
- Manage PBB, CSLD and bronchiectasis according to best practice guidelines.
- Understand the importance of follow-up for First Nations children hospitalised with chest infections.
Feedback From Participants
"Loved the way it was laid out, very easy to understand, excellent information."
"Interactive and well presenting. The information presented is relevant and succinct."
"Statistics and explanation around cultural barriers for those that don’t work in this environment."
"Format was easy to follow and engaging. Cultural learning was applicable to all areas of health not just respiratory health."
"Flowed well, easy to navigate."
"Presentation and explanation cultural content many non Aboriginal clinical staff do not consider."
