Caring for Respiratory Patients
This nursing course covers essential respiratory care procedures, including the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, common respiratory disorders, and physical examinations and procedures used in diagnosing and preparing patients for respiratory surgery. Nurses will gain insights into treating conditions like COPD, asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis, enhancing their ability to provide high-quality care.

Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
- Identify abnormal respiration patterns in patients
- Discuss how to perform physical examinations and procedures to assess the need for respiratory surgery
- Recognize symptoms of common upper and lower respiratory disorders
- Discuss the impact of respiratory disorders on patient care
- Examine effective treatment and prevention strategies for common respiratory conditions
- Describe procedures for pulmonary drainage and their clinical applications
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
- Identify abnormal respiration patterns in patients
- Discuss how to perform physical examinations and procedures to assess the need for respiratory surgery
- Recognize symptoms of common upper and lower respiratory disorders
- Discuss the impact of respiratory disorders on patient care
- Examine effective treatment and prevention strategies for common respiratory conditions
- Describe procedures for pulmonary drainage and their clinical applications
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Training Overview
- Anatomy and Physiology of Respiratory System
- Performing Physical Examinations
- Percussion
- Oxygen Therapy
- Nasopharyngeal and Oropharyngeal Suctioning
- Preparation for the Procedure
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Water-Seal Chest Drainage
- Common Respiratory Conditions and Surgical Procedures
- Respiratory Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
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Frequently asked questions
It’s an online healthcare course teaching respiratory anatomy, assessment, care procedures, and managing common lung conditions like COPD, asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
The course is ideal for nurses, allied health professionals, and carers who support patients with breathing difficulties or respiratory illness.
You’ll learn respiratory anatomy, physical exams, oxygen therapy, suctioning, chest drainage, and how to care for patients before and after respiratory surgery.
The course takes about 1 hour to complete and is mobile-friendly for flexible learning.
It improves your ability to recognise breathing issues early, support patient comfort, assist treatment, and enhance quality of respiratory care.
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