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Webinars

Deprescribing medicines for people at risk of falls

25
February 2025

12:30 - 14:00

Webinar

1.5 hours

Tutors

  • Ms Emer Moore
    Care Home Pharmacist, SEHSCT
  • Ms Paula Burns
    Falls Prevention Pharmacist, BHSCT

Aim

To equip pharmacists with the knowledge and skills to appropriately deprescribe medications for people at risk of falls.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:
  • Acknowledge the risk factors for falls, recognise medicines that can contribute to the risk of falls and their impact on patient safety and identify people at risk of falls
  • Outline the resources and tools available to support deprescribing decisions
  • Adopt an evidence-based approach to prioritising deprescribing decisions in people at risk of falls
  • Deprescribe, reduce or substitute inappropriate medicines through a structured medication review for patients, involving the patient and their family members/carers.

Management of Hypertension

26
February 2025

19:30 - 21:00

Webinar

1.5 hours

Tutors

  • Mrs Clare Murray
    Lecturer (Education), School of Pharmacy
  • Mr Michael Ogilby
    Lead General Practice Pharmacist, East Belfast Federation of Family Practices

Aim

To provide an overview of the management of hypertension.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:
  • Recognise the signs, symptoms and diagnostic criteria for hypertension, including the role of digital diagnostics
  • Apply evidence-based management strategies to support the initiation and optimisation of therapy for people with hypertension
  • Identify and recommend appropriate antihypertensive medications, considering contraindications, adverse effects, and monitoring requirements
  • Support patients to self-monitor and optimise the management of their hypertension, including incorporating lifestyle interventions to reduce cardiovascular risk.

Management of Atrial Fibrillation

20
March 2025

19:30 - 21:00

Webinar

1.5 hours

Tutors

  • Mrs Clare Murray
    Lecturer (Education), School of Pharmacy
  • Mr Michael Ogilby
    Lead General Practice Pharmacist, East Belfast Federation of Family Practices

Aim

To provide an overview of the management of atrial fibrillation (AF).

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:
  • Recognise the signs, symptoms and diagnostic criteria for AF, including the role of digital diagnostics
  • Outline the evidence-based strategies for managing permanent, persistent and paroxysmal AF
  • Outline the medications used in rate and rhythm control and in antithrombotic therapy, including their main contraindications, adverse effects and monitoring requirements
  • Empower people to make lifestyle changes and reduce modifiable risk factors to help prevent further complications associated with AF.

Digital Diagnostics

What Pharmacists Need to Know

25
March 2025

19:30 - 21:00

Webinar

1.5 hours

Tutors

  • Dr Dan Corbett
    Senior Lecturer (Digital Education), School of Pharmacy QUB

Aim

To provide pharmacists with an understanding of the emerging role of digital diagnostics in healthcare.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:
  • Recognise the benefits and challenges of using digital diagnostics in healthcare
  • Outline the digital diagnostics already in use and potential future developments
  • Identify ways pharmacists can integrate digital diagnostics into their practice
  • Provide guidance and support to patients using digital diagnostics, ensuring they understand how to effectively use them and integrate it into their overall treatment plan.