Webinars

Tutors

• Dr Neil Stanley
  Independent Sleep Expert

Aim

To equip pharmacists with the knowledge to effectively manage various sleep disorders.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:

• Recognise the importance of taking a sleep history
• Outline the management strategies for various sleep disorders, including insomnia and restless leg syndrome
• Discuss the appropriate use, benefits, and risks of pharmacological treatment options with patients
• Recognise when to refer patients with complex or severe sleep disorders, obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome and narcolepsy for specialist care
• Explain the role of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to improve sleep quality.

Tutors

• Ms Jill Cundell
  Podiatrist

Aim

To equip pharmacists with the knowledge and skills required to identify, prevent, and manage diabetic foot problems.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:

• Recognise the risk factors for developing diabetic foot problems and understand the prevalence among diabetic patients
• Understand how to take a comprehensive foot assessment and determine a patient’s risk status
• Describe the management strategies for diabetic foot problems, including diabetic foot ulcers, diabetic foot infections and charcot neuroarthropathy
• Outline the Diabetes Foot Care Pathway for Northern Ireland
• Provide comprehensive advice and support to parents and carers including the importance of foot care and footwear advice.

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.

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.

Tutors

• Mr Greg Miller
  Pharmacy adviser, SPPG
• Ms Claire Young
  Lead General Practice Pharmacist, Mid Ulster GP Federation

Aim

To provide an update of the current evidence base relating to the therapeutic management of asthma in primary care.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:

• Outline the new joint BTS/NICE/SIGN guideline, covering diagnosis, monitoring, and chronic asthma management
• Explore the implementation in practice of MART (Maintenance and Reliever Therapy) and AIR (Anti-Inflammatory Reliever) combination regimens
• Acknowledge diagnostic advancements, including insights from local FeNO pilot studies
• Discuss low carbon inhaler prescribing and greener disposal via community pharmacy
• Identify potential areas for improvement in your current practice.

Tutors

• Mr Greg Miller
  Pharmacy adviser, SPPG
• Ms Claire Young
  Lead General Practice Pharmacist, Mid Ulster GP Federation

Aim

To provide an update of the current evidence base relating to the therapeutic management of asthma in primary care.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:

• Outline the new joint BTS/NICE/SIGN guideline, covering diagnosis, monitoring, and chronic asthma management
• Explore the implementation in practice of MART (Maintenance and Reliever Therapy) and AIR (Anti-Inflammatory Reliever) combination regimens
• Acknowledge diagnostic advancements, including insights from local FeNO pilot studies
• Discuss low carbon inhaler prescribing and greener disposal via community pharmacy
• Identify potential areas for improvement in your current practice.

Tutors

• Mr Greg Miller
  Pharmacy adviser, SPPG
• Ms Claire Young
  Lead General Practice Pharmacist, Mid Ulster GP Federation

Aim

To provide an update of the current evidence base relating to the therapeutic management of asthma in primary care.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:

• Outline the new joint BTS/NICE/SIGN guideline, covering diagnosis, monitoring, and chronic asthma management
• Explore the implementation in practice of MART (Maintenance and Reliever Therapy) and AIR (Anti-Inflammatory Reliever) combination regimens
• Acknowledge diagnostic advancements, including insights from local FeNO pilot studies
• Discuss low carbon inhaler prescribing and greener disposal via community pharmacy
• Identify potential areas for improvement in your current practice.

Tutors

• Ms Claire Young
  Lead General Practice Pharmacist, Mid Ulster GP Federation
• Mr Greg Miller
  Pharmacy adviser, SPPG

Aim

To provide an update of the current evidence base relating to the therapeutic management of asthma in primary care.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:

• Outline the new joint BTS/NICE/SIGN guideline, covering diagnosis, monitoring, and chronic asthma management
• Explore the implementation in practice of MART (Maintenance and Reliever Therapy) and AIR (Anti-Inflammatory Reliever) combination regimens
• Acknowledge diagnostic advancements, including insights from local FeNO pilot studies
• Discuss low carbon inhaler prescribing and greener disposal via community pharmacy
• Identify potential areas for improvement in your current practice.

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.

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.