Paediatric and Adolescent/Adult Asthma Management

Registrations now open!

Spend a day learning the ins and outs of asthma management, both in children and in adults.

You are welcome to attend only the Paediatric Session or the Adolescent and Adult Session if you are unable to come to the whole day.

Certificates of Attendance for CPD hours will be available on request.

9.30am: Morning Tea and Refreshments

Welcome & Introduction to the Workshop 

Susan McGiven, Northland Community Health Team, Clinical Hub Nurse, Mahitahi Hauora PHE

10am-12pm: Paediatric Asthma Workshop

“Lungs4Life” Programme           Anna Thomas, Clinical Nurse Specialist (Paediatric Respiratory)

Dysphasia                               Leesa Wilgar, Speech & Language Therapist, Northland District Health Board

Paediatric Asthma Pathway      Dr Ailsa Tuck, Paediatrician

12.00-12.30pm: Break for Lunch

12.30-2.30pm Adolescent and Adult Asthma Workshop

Adolescent and Adult Asthma Pathway                         Dr Ashley Fraser, Respiratory Consultant

Asthma NZ Update                                                        Katie Faaiuaso, Asthma Nurse Educator

If any speakers are unable to attend, an AstraZeneca educational pre-record may be used.

This event is sponsored by AstraZeneca who will be present on the day. Lunch and morning tea kindly provided by AstraZeneca.