Two-Day Clinical Training Course for Pharmacist Prescribers and health care professionals

This two-day programme is designed for Community pharmacists pharmacist independent prescribers, primary care pharmacists,Nurse practioners and ACP'S who want to strengthen their confidence in assessing and managing common minor illnesses in primary care.The course develops structured consultation skills, clinical reasoning, safe prescribing, and red flag recognition, with a strong focus on real-world primary care practice.Teaching is delivered through a mix of interactive lectures supporting immediate application in practice, across two days, you will develop competence in assessing and managing common presentations including:

Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

History taking and clinical assesment

Common cold and viral URTIS

differentiating viral from bacterial infections

Recognition of red flag symptoms requiring urgent refferral

Antibiotic prescribing and antimicrobial stewardship

ENT Conditions

Otitis externa and otitis media

Ear wax and ear pain

sore throat and tonsillitis

acute sinusitis and rhinosinusitis

ENT red flags and referral criteria

Skin Conditions

Eczema, dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, rosacea

Fungal infections and scabies, Shingles

Insect bites and allergic reactions

Abdominal Complaints

Gastroenteritis, constipation, reflux

Abdominal pain assessment

Red flag symptoms

Neurological Presentations

Headache (tension, migraine, red flags)

Dizziness and vertigo

Neurological red flags (TIA/stroke awareness)

Common Eye Complaints

Conjunctivitis and red eye

Dry eye syndrome

Visual disturbance red flags

Fundoscopy training

Visual disturbance red flagsGenitourinary Conditions

Lower urinary tract infections

Male urinary symptoms

Pyelonephritis red flags

Women’s Health

Vaginal thrush and bacterial vaginosis

Pelvic pain and period pain

Pregnancy-related red flags

Musculoskeletal Conditions

Back, neck and shoulder pain

Sprains and strains

MSK red flags (cauda equina, fractures)

Paediatric Minor Illness

Fever in children

Respiratory symptoms

Childhood rashes

Gastroenteritis and dehydration

Safeguarding considerations

Course Format

Two-day face-to-face training

Interactive teaching and clinical discussion

Real-world primary care focus

Evidence-based guidance and prescribing support

Who Should Attend

Pharmacist Independent Prescribers

Primary care pharmacists

Newly qualified prescribers

Advanced Clinical Practitioners

Healthcare professionals working in urgent or primary care

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Assess and manage common minor illnesses confidently

Identify red flags and escalate appropriately

Apply safe, evidence-based prescribing

Deliver structured patient-centred consultations

Improve clinical documentation and safety netting

Additional Information📌 Certificates of attendance provided

📌 CPD suitable training for primary care roles

📌 Optional post-course clinical mentoring availableBooking Information👉 Limited places available – early booking recommended

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