Community asthma program
Asthma education for children (under 18) with asthma or Ventolin responsive wheeze
The Community Asthma Program (CAP) provides asthma education and support for children (1- 18yrs) with asthma or Ventolin responsive wheeze.
Service details
An asthma nurse educator works one on one with families at cohealth to provide information and help children. Asthma nurse educators can provide education using telehealth, clinic or home visits.
How we can help you
The community asthma program can help you:
- understand asthma, its signs and severity
- identify triggers and learn how to control them
- use puffers and spacers
- understand their medications
- develop a written asthma action plan
- learn asthma first aid
Discover more resources and information about asthma for parents and families from The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
For GP’s and Health Professionals
Clients are able to self refer, however GP’s and health professionals can refer a client by completing the PDF referral form and returning it to the cohealth details provided on the form.
CAP referral form PDF