WS

Workshops

Blood pressure measurement

Clinical skills

30
April 2026

10:00 - 13:00
3 hours

Tutors

  • Mrs Clare Murray
    Lecturer (Education), School of Pharmacy
  • Ms Mairead McGrattan
    Lecturer (Education), School of Pharmacy
  • Mr Chris Spence
    Lecturer (Education), School of Pharmacy

Aim

To equip pharmacists with the foundational clinical skills in blood pressure (BP) measurement to support patient assessment and informed clinical decision making.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this workshop, you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate accurate measurement of BP using a sphygmomanometer and an automated BP monitor
  • Interpret BP readings and take appropriate action based on the results
  • Take a structured and comprehensive patient-centred medical history, identifying red flags and relevant past medical information
  • Apply clinical reasoning skills to integrate information from clinical observations and medical history to inform safe and effective decision making.

Ageing and Neurodiversity Immersive Simulation

27
May 2026

18:30 - 20:30
2 hours

Tutors

  • Ms Adele Cunningham
  • Ms Nichola Booth

Aim

This immersive simulation will explore the experiences of ageing and neurodiverse patient groups.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this workshop, you will be able to:
  • Explore themes of ageing and neurodiversity
  • Appreciate the challenges faced by these groups
  • Highlight reasonable adjustments
  • Improve attitude and confidence when caring for these individuals