Hours of learning: 5.5

Tutor(s) Mrs Janet Calvert, Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement ManagerMrs Fiona Hughes, Senior Lecturer (Education), School of Pharmacy, QUB.Dr Diane Wilson, Assistant Director, Clinical Skills Education Centre, QUB and Part-Time GP.

Aim
To equip pharmacists with the knowledge required to respond appropriately to mothers seeking advice regarding symptoms experienced by their baby, infant or child.

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

• assess and gather information effectively in relation to babies and infants presenting with signs of illness
• provide advice relating to feeding issues
• recognise clinical features of common conditions experienced by babies and infants
• identify danger symptoms or signs and refer appropriately
• recommend appropriate treatment options
• provide comprehensive advice and support regarding the management of common childhood conditions.

For whom
All community pharmacists. Assessing symptoms in babies and infants presents unique challenges to healthcare professionals. This regional programme will advise pharmacists on how to gather information in relation to a baby or infant presenting with signs of illness and how to effectively manage a range of conditions common to children in these age groups.

Additional information
This two-night regional course is 'open access' which means that pharmacists need not apply to attend but simply turn up at the venue on the given date. Please note the start time of 7.30 pm.