Webinars

Tutors

• Ms Lorna Cairns
  Consultant pharmacist for cancer services, WHSCT

Aim

To equip you with the knowledge and skills required to support patients receiving cancer treatment.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:

• Outline the available cancer treatment options, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and hormone therapy
• Explain the basic mechanisms of action and clinical applications of these treatments
• Recognise the side effects associated with these treatment options
• Discuss strategies to manage and minimise treatment-related side effects
• Understand your role in supporting patients receiving cancer treatment.

Tutors

• Ms Claire Young
  Lead General Practice Pharmacist, Mid Ulster GP Federation

Aim

To provide an overview of the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:

• Identify risk factors for the development of COPD
• Recognise the signs and symptoms associated with COPD
• Outline the evidence-based pharmacological management of COPD, including the initial and follow-up management
• Provide patient-centred advice and support, including non-pharmacological management strategies.