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Webinars

Reducing Risk for Oral Liquid Medicines Administration to Children

4
April 2023

7.30 pm - 9.00 pm

Webinar

1.5 hours

Tutors

  • Mr Joseph McCann

Aim

To outline the potential risks when choosing oral liquid medications for paediatric patients and provide an overview of best guidance for safely prescribing and dispensing paediatric liquids.

Learning outcomes

Having completed this webinar you will be aware of:
  • Potential problems associated with using liquid medicines in children
  • Potential problem excipients contained in liquid medicines and how to work out acceptable limits of these
  • Resources available to guide safe and effective selection of liquid medicines in children
  • Strategies for pharmacy teams to help minimise the risk of paediatric dispensing errors.

Paediatric Allergy

19
April 2023

7.30 pm - 9.00 pm

Webinar

1.5 hours

Tutors

  • Mrs Loren Hagan
    Immunology Pharmacist, BHSCT
  • Dr Andrew Beverland

Aim

To provide a general overview of common allergens in paediatric populations, whilst equipping pharmacists with the knowledge to support patients and carers in the management of allergy.

Learning outcomes

Having completed this webinar you will be able to:
  • Describe the pathophysiology of different types of allergic reactions
  • Identify risk factors, triggers, signs and symptoms of allergy
  • Recommend strategies for managing allergy
  • Identify and manage an anaphylactic reaction appropriately
  • Provide appropriate advice and support to patients and carers on using their auto injectors.

Paediatric Allergy

25
April 2023

12.30 pm - 2.00 pm

Webinar

1.5 hours

Tutors

  • Mrs Loren Hagan
    Immunology Pharmacist, BHSCT
  • Dr Andrew Beverland

Aim

To provide a general overview of common allergens in paediatric populations, whilst equipping pharmacists with the knowledge to support patients and carers in the management of allergy.

Learning outcomes

Having completed this webinar you will be able to:
  • Describe the pathophysiology of different types of allergic reactions
  • Identify risk factors, triggers, signs and symptoms of allergy
  • Recommend strategies for managing allergy
  • Identify and manage an anaphylactic reaction appropriately
  • Provide appropriate advice and support to patients and carers on using their auto injectors.

Reducing Risk for Oral Liquid Medicines Administration to Children

26
April 2023

12.30 pm - 2.00 pm

Webinar

1.5 hours

Tutors

  • Mr Joseph McCann

Aim

To outline the potential risks when choosing oral liquid medications for paediatric patients and provide an overview of best guidance for safely prescribing and dispensing paediatric liquids.

Learning outcomes

Having completed this webinar you will be aware of:
  • Potential problems associated with using liquid medicines in children
  • Potential problem excipients contained in liquid medicines and how to work out acceptable limits of these
  • Resources available to guide safe and effective selection of liquid medicines in children
  • Strategies for pharmacy teams to help minimise the risk of paediatric dispensing errors.

Case based discussion - Managing Conflict

27
April 2023

7.00 pm - 8.30 pm

Webinar

1.5 hours

Tutors

  • Ms Lisa Rafferty

Aim

To empower pharmacists with increased confidence, knowledge and the skills to resolve conflict in the workplace involving colleagues and patients.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar you will have:
  • Prevent escalation of conflict by identifying signs and taking action
  • Resolve or manage challenging situations with colleagues and patients
  • Implement techniques for dealing with difficult situations with patients and colleagues in the workplace.

Management of Acute Pain

Acute Pain Part 1

2
May 2023

7.00 pm - 9.00 pm

Webinar

2 hours

Tutors

  • Dr Andrew Jackson
    GP Partner and GPwSI in MSK

Aim

To provide pharmacists with the knowledge and skills to effectively assess, treat and manage acute pain conditions.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar you will be able to:
  • Diagnose acute pain and provide appropriate advice and guidance on the treatment and management of acute pain
  • List effective treatment options for patients with acute pain
  • Identify those patients with red flags requiring referral
  • Support patients to self manage their acute pain where appropriate
  • Identify patients at risk of progressing to chronic pain.

Misuse of OTC Opioid Products - The Pharmacist Role

17
May 2023

7.00 pm - 9.00 pm

Webinar

2 hours

Tutors

  • Mr Canice Ward
    Head of Medicines Regulatory Group, Department of Health
  • Ms Lisa Byers
  • Dr Carolyn Adgey
    Consultant Gastroenterologist, BHSCT
  • Dr Joy Watson
    Addictions Consultant, BHSCT

Aim

To provide a discussion forum to explore the potential misuse of OTC opioid products. Specifically, to recognise the signs and symptoms of their misuse, discuss and explore strategies to manage the supply of these medicines in the community pharmacy setting and provide support to patients who have developed problems with these products.

Learning outcomes

Having completed this webinar, you will be able to:
  • Define the terms misuse and dependence
  • Recognise signs of opioid misuse and dependence
  • Consider strategies to help prevent/reduce the abuse of opioid products in a community pharmacy setting
  • Discuss the risks of potential misuse/dependence with patients
  • Share your knowledge with your pharmacy team to ensure safe and effective supply of OTC opioid products.

Case based discussion - Managing Conflict

17
May 2023

12.30 pm - 2.00 pm

Webinar

1.5 hours

Tutors

  • Ms Lisa Rafferty

Aim

To empower pharmacists with increased confidence, knowledge and the skills to resolve conflict in the workplace involving colleagues and patients.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar you will have:
  • Prevent escalation of conflict by identifying signs and taking action
  • Resolve or manage challenging situations with colleagues and patients
  • Implement techniques for dealing with difficult situations with patients and colleagues in the workplace.