We offer educational webinars along with a range of resources to assist health professionals who are supporting respiratory patients – visit this page for more information on our services. Watch recordings of our past webinars below and subscribe to be kept informed of upcoming sessions.
Should you have any feedback or recommendations for resources, please contact us on (08) 9289 3600 or email ask@asthmawa.org.au
The Asthma WA respiratory health team, with contributions by specialist guest presenters, regularly host webinars and education sessions for health professionals, on updates and topics relevant to supporting patients with asthma, COPD and other respiratory health conditions. Live sessions are recorded and later posted on this page for future reference.
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Device Technique
- Discussing device technique with your patients and customers
- Choosing the right inhaler device
- Explaining correct asthma inhaler device technique
- Identify common errors with each inhaler device
- Spacer use and care
Length: 60min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 27/02/2024
Presenter: Jessica Ball – Respiratory Nurse Educator (RN), Asthma WA
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
Childhood Asthma
- Diagnosing paediatric asthma
- Impact on families and the community
- Managing childhood asthma in the community
- When to refer to a Specialist
Length: 60min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 21/12/2023
Presenter: Kate Hipwell – Clinical Nurse Specialist, Asthma WA
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
Managing COPD
- Understanding the Role of the Primary Health Nurse in managing patients with COPD.
- Latest updates for managing COPD from the Australian COPDx and European GOLD guidelines.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for patients with COPD.
Length: 60min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 12/12/2023
Presenter: Kate Hipwell – Clinical Nurse Specialist, Asthma WA
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
Chronic Refractory Cough
- Prevalence
- Physiology
- Assessment
- Treatments: SP, Medical and ENT interventions
- Case Study
Length: 40min (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 3/11/2023
Presenter: Kate Baumwol, Senior Speech Pathologist, Perth ENT Clinic and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
Asthma and Allergies
- The relationship between asthma and allergies
- Helpful and not helpful family history traits in diagnosing respiratory conditions
- Managing symptoms
- When to refer to an Immunologist
Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 16/10/2023
Presenter: Jacqueline Rapaic, Respiratory Health Educator, Asthma WA
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
Childhood Asthma Hot Topics
The recent changes to the PBS regarding commonly prescribed Flixotide Jnr it has led to more confusion around how to treat childhood asthma. Dr Oo will provide answers to the common questions we are being asked.
• Can you diagnose asthma under 4 years
• What to do instead of Flixotide Junior
Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 19/06/2023
Presenter: Dr Stephen Oo
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
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Spirometry Interpretation
- Identify normal spirometry
- Compare and contrast normal spirometry with obstructive, restrictive and mixed obstructive-restrictive patterns
- Assess bronchodilator response
Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 31/05/2023
Presenter: Max Jenkins-Cooney Senior Respiratory Technologist, Asthma WA
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
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Introduction to Spirometry
- Understand why spirometry is performed
- Define key terms
- Understand how to calibrate
- Understand how to perform spirometry
- Troubleshoot equipment and test results
Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 05/05/2023
Presenter: Max Jenkins-Cooney Senior Respiratory Technologist, Asthma WA
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
Asthma Medications – Device Technique Explained
- Discussing device technique with your patients or customers
- Choosing the right inhaler device
- Explaining correct asthma inhaler device technique
- Identify common errors with each inhaler device
- Spacer use and care
Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 17/03/2023
Presenter: Shelley Harwood – Respiratory Heath Educator, Asthma WA
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
Airway Clearance
- Why is airway clearance important?
- Who would benefit from airway clearance techniques?
- Principles of airway clearance
- Overview of airway clearance techniques and devices
- Other factors and strategies to enhance airway clearance
- Contraindications
- Referrals
Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: 02/03/2023
Presenter: Bianca Thyer, Respiratory health educator & Physiotherapist, Asthma WA
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
COPD Pharmacotherapy
- Treatment goals for patients with COPD
- Demonstration of correct device technique
- Pharmacotherapy options for patients with COPD
Length: 1hr (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: Tuesday 20 December 2022
Presenter: Kate Hipwell, Clinical Nurse Educator, Asthma WA
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
Asthma and allergies
- the relationship between asthma and allergies
- helpful and not helpful family history traits
- practical guidance for managing patients with allergies
Length: 40 minutes (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: Monday 10 January 2022
Presenter: Jacqui Rapaic, Respiratory Nurse, Asthma WA
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
The Asthma Cycle of Care
- Impact of asthma in Western Australia
- The Asthma Cycle of Care and the different roles involved
- Updates in asthma care
Length: 12 minutes
Uploaded: Tuesday 16 March 2021
Presenters:
- Kathryn Nankivell, Community Pharmacist, Pharmacy 777
- Kate Hipwell, Clinical Nurse Educator, Asthma WA
- Dr Mike Civil, General Practitioner
Supported by Pharmacy 777
Breathlessness
- Defining breathlessness
- Recognising the symptoms of breathlessness
- Management and alternate diagnosis
Length: 51 minutes (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: Monday 23 August 2021
Presenter: Charlotte Steed, Chronic Conditions Coordinator, Bunbury Health Campus
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
Bronchiectasis: diagnosis and management
- Understand the process for diagnosing Bronchiectasis
- Review pathophysiology of Bronchiectasis
- Understand how to treat and encourage self management
- Importance of ‘at home’ exercises and maintaining treatments
Length: 56 minutes (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: Friday 29th July 2022
Presenter: Kate Hipwell, Clinical Nurse Educator, Asthma WA
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
Childhood Asthma
- Diagnostic testing
- Optimising management
- Empowering patients and their carers
Length: 57 minutes (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: Thursday 19 August 2021
Presenter: Kate Hipwell, Asthma WA, Clinical Nurse Educator
COPD Management
- Pathophysiology
- Diagnosis
- Management of symptoms
- Prevention of deterioration
- Patient’s role in managing symptoms
Length: 50 minutes
Uploaded: Thursday 18 March 2021
Presenter: Kate Hipwell, Asthma WA, Clinical Nurse Educator
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
COPD Medications
- COPD medications
- Device technique
- Selecting the right advice for your patient
Length: 55 minutes (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: Thursday 24 June 2021
Presenter: Kate Hipwell, Asthma WA, Clinical Nurse Educator
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
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Diagnosing Asthma
- Making a diagnosis
- Diagnostic tests
- Ongoing appraisal
- When to refer to a Specialist
Length: 4.25 minutes
Uploaded: Friday 14 May 2021
Presenter: Dr John Blakey, Respiratory Physician, SCGH
This video is supported by AstraZeneca.
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Domiciliary Oxygen: Prescribing Criteria
- Review the criteria for prescribing home oxygen in the regions.
- Describe how to complete the referral form
- Understand the importance of continued care and contact with a patient
Length: 54 minutes (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Presenter: Charlotte Steed, Chronic Conditions Coordinator/Senior Physiotherapist, Bunbury Health Campus
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
Empowering COPD Patients to Self-manage
- Describe how COPD affects the lungs
- Outline how COPD is diagnosed
- How to manage COPD and prevent deterioration
- How to empower patients to manage their symptoms
Length: 59 minutes (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: Thursday 9th June 2022
Presenter: Kate Hipwell, Clinical Nurse Educator, Asthma WA
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
Managing end-stage, at home, COPD patient
- Insight into the daily life of a patient with end-stage COPD
- How to manage end-stage, at home COPD patients
- Strategies and supports for patients with end-stage COPD
Length: 51 minutes (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: Monday 10 January 2022
Presenter: Charlotte Steed, Chronic Conditions Care Coordinator, Physiotherapist, Bunbury Health Campus
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
Protracted Bacterial Bronchitis (Childhood Wet Cough)
- diagnosing protracted bacterial bronchitis (PBB),
- treatment of PBB,
- red flags for referral to specialist
Length: 47 minutes (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: Thursday 19 May 2022
Presenter: Dr Pam Laird, Senior Physiotherapist, Perth Children’s Hospital & Telethon Kids Institute
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- What are the causes of physical activity limitations in COPD?
- What is PR and how does it benefit people with COPD?
- What are the important components of a PR program?
- Who should be referred to PR?
- What are the options for PR in regional areas?
- The use of telehealth and how it can improve access to PR?
Length: 44 minutes (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: Thursday 18th August 2022
Presenter: Naomi Chapman, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Senior Physiotherapist, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
Spirometry in Primary Care: a practical demonstration
- Calibration verification with a calibrated 3 L syringe,
- Measurement of height and weight, inputting patient details into spirometer,
- Explaining and demonstrating forced manoeuvre,
- Coaching patient to obtain quality results,
- Assessing acceptability and reproducibility between tests,
- Bronchodilator administration,
- Technician comments and infection control
Length: 45 minutes (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: Wednesday 12 October 2022
Presenter: Charlene Butler, Senior Respiratory Scientist and Max Jenkins-Cooney, Respiratory Health Educator, Asthma WA
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
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Interpreting Spirometry
- review patient details and indication for spirometry
- assess quality of spirometry (acceptability and repeatability)
- assess bronchodilator responsiveness, Lower Limit of Normal (LLN), classify severity of obstruction, identify abnormal ventilatory patterns of FVLs – obstructive, restrictive, mixed obstructive and restrictive, upper and central airway obstruction, submaximal patient effort
Length: 35 minutes (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: September 2022
Presenter: Charlene Butler, Senior Respiratory Scientist
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
Spirometry Quality Assurance in Primary Care
- Components of a quality assurance program
- Recommended training of personnel performing spirometry
- Biological quality control
- Calibration verification
Length: 40 minutes (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: April 2022
Presenter: Charlene Butler, Senior Respiratory Scientist
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
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Sever and Difficult to Treat Asthma
- Defining the difference between severe and difficult to treat asthma
- Understanding management techniques including the role of spirometry and add-on medications
- Referring to a specialist
Length: 51 minutes (recorded webinar)
Uploaded: Thursday 16 September 2021
Presenter: Kate Hipwell, Clinical Nurse Educator, Asthma WA
Asthma WA’s Health Professional Webinar series is supported by:
Pharmaceutical companies have no input in the development or content of these presentations
Your Respiratory Patient and COVID-19
- Re-organisation of Emergency and In-Patient care
- Non-Invasive Ventilation
- Goals of Care
Length: 20 minutes
Uploaded: Friday 15 May 2020
Presenters: Dr John Blakey, Dr Chris Kosky and Dr Anna Tai
This video is supported by GSK.
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Your Respiratory Patient and COVID-19 (disease specific)
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- COPD
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
Length: 20 mins
Uploaded: Friday 15 May 2020
Presenters: Dr John Blakey, Dr Li Ping Chung, Dr Chis Kosky and Dr Anna Tai
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We have compiled a range of resources and educational opportunities to help you support your respiratory patients.
These include current best-practice resources from experts in Australia and around the world, along with recordings of our past webinars for health professionals, and the opportunity to register for future sessions.
Please note that we do not control or manage content on external websites, so please contact the specific service if you have questions about their content or advice.
- Device technique videos, National Asthma Council (external link)
- Managing asthma during the COVID-19 pandemic, National Asthma Council (external link)
- Asthma (short wind) in children (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people), Child and Adolescent Health Service, Telethon Kids Institute (PDF)
- European Respiratory Society (external link)
- British Thoracic Society (external link)
COPD Home Action Plan – adults (editable PDF)
- Open the document
- Complete the highlighted fields
- Print IN COLOUR
- Sign the document
- Give to your patient and review the Home Action Plan with them
These COPD resources were developed in collaboration with and support from the WA Country Health Service.
Other helpful resources
Fact Sheets
- Asthma WA Covid-19 Hub
- I have asthma (PDF)
- I have COPD (PDF)
- I have a child with asthma (PDF)
Information updates
- WA Department of Health (external link)
- National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce (external link)
COVID-19 Action Plan
- COVID-19 Action Plan, Australian Department of Health (external link)
WA Department of Health ‘Goals of Care in COVID-19 Environment’ (external link)
- Conversation and communication tips
- Clinical assessment tools
- Advance Care Planning resources
- COVID -19 End of Life and Palliative Care resources
Other tools for guiding care
- Supportive and Palliative Care Indicator Tool (SPICT) (external link)
- Moral Balance, BJA Education (external link)
- COVID-19 and using CPAP treatment for sleep apnea, Sleep Health Foundation (external link)
- Australasian Sleep Association updated guidelines on minimising infection risk for COVID-19, Sleep Health Foundation (external link)
- National recommendations on PPE, National Health and Medical Research Council (external link)
- National guidance on PPE for health care workers, Australian Department of Health (external link)