Minor Illness and Physical Examination Course for Pharmacists

Summary This is an in-house bespoke programme designed for pharmacists working in general practice, primary care and other community settings. There is a large element of physical examination skills training with opportunity to practice examination skills on each other. Delegates must read through each booklet and review the anatomy videos before attending the classroom teaching. It is not a requirement of this course to submit this document. A case study approach is used to explore differential diagnoses, and pharmacological and non pharmacological interventions including safety netting and worsening care advice. On completion of the Minor Illness Course, you will develop your confidence to assess patients with a range of minor illness conditions of the respiratory, abdominal, gastrointestinal, dermatology, ENT, eye conditions, gynae, sexual health, contraception and mental health presentations in urgent care, general practice, walk in centres and community settings. Includes physical examination skills. You are advised to work with a mentor and complete the competency document. This competency document is for your own learning and it is recommended you complete with supervision of a mentor.

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Last updated

Tue, 26-Dec-2023

Course description

Course Type : 3 Day Classroom Minor Illness Course.

  • DAY 1

    09h00 – 10h00History Taking and Consultation SkillsTaking a structured history from patients using a medical model
    10h00 – 12h00Cardiac ExaminationWhat questions to ask when someone complains of chest pain. How to assess if cardiac. Recognising worsening heart failure and hypertension
    12h00 – 13h00Lunch
    13h00 – 16h00Respiratory Examination and DisordersHow to listen to the chest. Recognising normal and abnormal lung sounds. Discussion of pneumonia, bronchitis, wheeze and stridor. Red Flags in respiratory disorders
    DAY 2
    09h00Abdominal PainExamining an abdomen for acute peritonitis, constipation, full bladder. Red flags indicating potential acute abdomen. Managing abdominal disorders.
    11h00Urinary SystemRecognising signs of prostatitis and urine infections. Consider other infections including sepsis and symptoms in older patients.
    12h00Lunch
    13h00GynaecologyOverview of PCOs’ endometriosis and abnormal uterine bleeding
    14h00Skin DisordersHow to identify skin conditions and an overview of eczema, psoriasis, bacterial, fungal and viral conditions.

    		Day 3
    09h00Ear Nose and Throat Examination and DisordersExamining the ear. Checking for wax or infection. Ear infections. Examining the throat for infections. Nose bleeds and how to manage them. When to call the doctor. Dizziness and vertigo
    11h00Eye  DisordersExamining the eyes. Eye injuries and disorders
    12h00Lunch
    13h00-16h00Headache and Back PainCranial nerve Exam. Assessing for upper and lower motor neurones and dermatomes. Checking reflexes. Identifying stroke, early detection of neurological deficits.  Red flags in headaches and back pain

What will i learn?

  • This minor illness course is for nurse practitioners, pharmacists, advanced paramedics and allied healthcare professionals wishing to develop skills in clinical decision-making, identifying red flags and management of minor illness presentations in general practice, urgent care and walk-in centres
  • Demonstrate knowledge of pathophysiology in management of minor illnesses.
  • Critically consider ethical and legal issues that influence decision-making in seeing and treating minor ailments and working in independent roles.
  • Reflect on risk management constraints when planning a safe discharge or referral to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Develop skills in ensuring clinical practice is evidence based through engagement with local organisation policy and current health strategy in primary care.
  • Recognise importance of multi-professional working for effective and safe management of minor ailments.

Requirements

  • Be a registered healthcare professional with a minimum of 2years post qualifying experience.
  • Relevant workplace opportunities and organisational support with an identified mentor is encouraged to support completion of skills portfolio in clinical environment and improve competence after attending the minor illness course. *** This minor illness course is suitable for healthcare professionals new in the role with limited experience seeing and treating patients independently.
  • ***Completion of this course does not award competence or the title of Advanced Practitioner. This is obtained with experience, mentorship and completion of relevant educational courses.

Frequently asked question

Nurse Practitioners Independent prescribers Allied health professionals Pharmacists Paramedics Overseas doctors Physician Assistants

Booklet for each learning unit.2. Audio recorded presentation by a specialist in the area for some of the sessions.3. Review zoom session recordings discussing MCQs and case studies.4. Free place on the Minor Illness update.6. 3months access to material

Belmatt Healthcare Training

£1500

+VAT

Course code

Cpd hours

Quizzes

1

Skill level

Intermediate

Expiry period

Lifetime

Certificate

Yes
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