Hours of learning: 16

Publication date: 2008

Aim
To assist the healthcare professional in maintaining and enhancing the quality of care and services provided to patients presenting with minor ailments.

Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this course you should be able to:

• List and describe the symptoms of each minor ailment
• Recognise and describe danger symptoms and differential diagnoses for each minor ailment
• Advise on appropriate over-the-counter treatment options
• Provide practical steps, where appropriate, to improve the symptoms of each minor ailment