Webinars

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.