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Webinars

Introduction to Sleep Disorders

19
November 2024

19:30 - 21:00

Webinar

1.5 hours

Tutors

  • Dr Neil Stanley
    Independent Sleep Expert

Aim

To enable pharmacists to be able to recognise the clinical features of different sleep disorders.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:
  • Understand sleep, what happens during sleep and how sleep changes across the lifespan.
  • Recognise the factors influencing sleep and the consequences of inadequate sleep.
  • Outline the clinical features of sleep disorders including insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome and narcolepsy.
  • Discuss realistic sleep expectations with patients.

Management of Epilepsy in Adults

20
November 2024

12:00 - 14:00

Webinar

2 hours

Tutors

  • Dr Trudy Thomas
    Epilepsy Specialist Pharmacist and Reader in Pharmacy Practice, Medway School of Pharmacy

Aim

To provide an overview of the management of epilepsy in adults.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:
  • Define epilepsy and recognise the different seizure types
  • Understand the causes of epilepsy and how epilepsy is diagnosed
  • Outline the principles of pharmacological treatment in the management of epilepsy symptoms and understand how management strategies may differ for special patient groups
  • Provide comprehensive advice and support to patients regarding the management of epilepsy.

Management of Epilepsy in Adults

26
November 2024

19:00 - 21:00

Webinar

2 hours

Tutors

  • Dr Trudy Thomas
    Epilepsy Specialist Pharmacist and Reader in Pharmacy Practice, Medway School of Pharmacy

Aim

To provide an overview of the management of epilepsy in adults.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:
  • Define epilepsy and recognise the different seizure types
  • Understand the causes of epilepsy and how epilepsy is diagnosed
  • Outline the principles of pharmacological treatment in the management of epilepsy symptoms and understand how management strategies may differ for special patient groups
  • Provide comprehensive advice and support to patients regarding the management of epilepsy.

Introduction to Sleep Disorders

27
November 2024

12:30 - 14:00

Webinar

1.5 hours

Tutors

  • Dr Neil Stanley
    Independent Sleep Expert

Aim

To enable pharmacists to be able to recognise the clinical features of different sleep disorders.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:
  • Understand sleep, what happens during sleep and how sleep changes across the lifespan.
  • Recognise the factors influencing sleep and the consequences of inadequate sleep.
  • Outline the clinical features of sleep disorders including insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome and narcolepsy.
  • Discuss realistic sleep expectations with patients.

Management of Dyslipidaemia

28
November 2024

19:00 - 20:30

Webinar

1.5 hours

Tutors

  • Miss Laura Cox
    Advanced Practice Clinical Pharmacist, Cardiology and Medicine

Aim

To provide an overview of the management of dyslipidaemia, thereby supporting patients to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:
  • Recognise the role of lipids in the aetiology of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the risk factors for developing CVD
  • Understand how to interpret a lipid profile and the lipid targets for prevention of CVD
  • Acknowledge the benefits of diet and lifestyle measures for prevention of CVD
  • Outline appropriate lipid-lowering treatment for primary and secondary prevention of CVD
  • Identify and refer patients who need specialist management of their dyslipidaemia