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Advanced Practice in Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Supporting education in pulmonary rehabilitation for all members of the multi-professional team remains a priority for BTS. We offer two separate online courses annually which cater for distinct audiences.  They are aligned with national standards, including the BTS Clinical Statement on Pulmonary Rehabilitation: https://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/quality-improvement/clinical-statements/pulmonary-rehabilitation/

  • The Fundamentals of Pulmonary Rehabilitation (for those who are new to PR)
  • Advanced Pulmonary Rehabilitation (for those with some years’ experience working in PR)

04 - 05

NOVEMBER 2026

Online

Booking Status:

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Advanced Practice in Pulmonary Rehabilitation

  • The Advanced Practice in Pulmonary Rehabilitation short course draws on current best evidence that underpins advanced practice in PR and is aimed at a multi-professional audience with some years’ experience of working in PR. Before attending this course we recommend that delegates have completed the fundamentals to PR course we offer:
    Fundamentals of Pulmonary Rehabilitation 2027 | British Thoracic Society | Better lung health for all

     
    The Advanced Practice course will run virtually over 2 days, with the following learning objectives:

    •    To enable delegates to demonstrate their understanding of alternative models of PR delivery.
    •    To understand and apply appropriate strategies to augment the benefits of PR, including ambulatory oxygen therapy, balance retraining and intermittent exercise.
    •    To understand and apply appropriate strategies for rehabilitation for multimorbidity.
    •    To enable delegates to apply their understanding of how to effectively deliver formal education sessions for PR remotely.

    The course will offer a blend of teaching methods including live presentation, interactive group-based case studies and discussion, and some limited pre-recorded content. The course is delivered by an expert faculty who will be available for Q&A sessions across the 2 days.

    For any questions about either the advanced or fundamentals courses, you can contact us at booking@brit-thoracic.org.uk

  • DAY 1
    Time Session
    SESSION 1  
    09:05am – 09:10am Welcome, Introduction and session objectives
    09:10am – 09:45am The evidence for and clinical application of traditional and emerging models of pulmonary rehabilitation
    09.45am – 10.20am Preparing for accreditation
    10:20am – 10:30am SCREEN BREAK
    10.30am – 11.40am Case study 1 - Breakout Groups
    Measuring quality and traditional and emerging models of 
    pulmonary rehabilitation in chronic lung disease 
    11.40am – 12.00pm Q & A Session
    12.00pm – 12.45pm LUNCH BREAK
    SESSION 2  
    12.45pm - 12.50pm  Welcome back, review of previous session content & objectives 
    12.50pm – 1.25pm The role of ambulatory oxygen therapy during exercise   
    1.25pm – 1.55pm Practical application of intermittent exercise in a PR community and hospital-based setting
    1.55pm – 2.15pm SCREEN BREAK
    2.15pm – 2.45pm  Tailoring PR for co-morbidities
    2.45pm - 3.45pm  Case study 2 - Breakout Groups
    Tailoring exercise for different comorbidities – patient with co-existing CHF 
    and oxygen therapy 
    3.45pm - 4.05pm  Q & A Session and end of day summary
    DAY 2
    Time Session
    SESSION 3  
    09.00am - 09.10am  Welcome, Introduction and session objectives.
    09.10am - 09.40am An introduction to the key concepts in delivery education in pulmonary 
    rehabilitation
    09.40am - 10.10am Addressing health literacy and practical tips in delivering education in
    pulmonary rehabilitation
    10.10am – 10.30am SCREEN BREAK
    10.30am – 11.30am Case Study 3 (Group Exercise) - Breakout Groups
    Delivering education – traditional and novel models
    11.30am – 12.00pm Q & A Session
    12.00pm – 12.45pm LUNCH BREAK
    SESSION 4  
    12.45pm - 12.50pm  Welcome back & session objectives                          
    12.50pm – 1.20pm How to improve engagement in pulmonary rehabilitation – addressing referral and uptake routine, PEPR and health inequalities  
    1.20pm – 1.50pm Motivational interviewing in PR
    1.50pm – 2.10pm SCREEN BREAK
    2.15pm – 2.45pm  Tailoring PR for co-morbidities
    2.10pm – 3.10pm  Case study 3 - Breakout Groups
    Strategies to improve uptake in a post-exacerbation patient
    3.10pm – 3.40pm Q & A Session  
    3.40pm – 3.45pm Summary & close


    Download the BTS/ACPRC/ARNS Advanced Practice in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme

  • BTS Member: £130

    Non-Member: £130

    Payment options

    We accept payment by credit/debit card or invoice. If your employer is paying on your behalf, you can book online and choose the ‘Pay by invoice’ payment option.

    To issue an invoice, which we only do to Finance Departments, not individuals, we will require a Purchase Order Form sent to us at least two weeks prior to the event. If this is not received, we will have to cancel your place. 

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