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Lungs Course

What will I learn?

Enhance your medical skills with our in-depth Lungs Course, crafted for healthcare professionals aiming to boost their knowledge of respiratory health. Delve into the complexities of gas exchange, lung anatomy, and prevalent respiratory illnesses such as asthma and COPD. Become proficient in therapeutic treatments, including oxygen therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation, while refining your abilities in diagram creation. This concise, top-notch course equips you with hands-on knowledge to shine in patient care and respiratory medicine within the Namibian context.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Master gas exchange: Grasp the function of haemoglobin in oxygen and CO2 transport.

Diagnose respiratory conditions: Recognise symptoms of asthma, COPD, and pneumonia.

Analyse lung anatomy: Investigate the structures of the trachea, bronchi, alveoli, and pleura.

Create medical diagrams: Employ digital instruments for lucid, precise lung illustrations.

Apply therapeutic interventions: Put into practice oxygen therapy and pulmonary rehab.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.