Webinars

Tutors

• Mrs Joanne Sutton
  Medicines Management Senior Technician, BHSCT.

Aim

This induction is designed to enable educational supervisors to effectively support all candidates undertaking any of the modules of the Northern Ireland Medicines Management Accredited Programme (MMAP)

Learning outcomes

Following completion of this training you will be able to:

• Describe the MMAP framework
• Define the role of the educational supervisor (ES)
• Discuss the importance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the medicines management roles undertaken by pharmacy technicians working in clinical environments
• Define the process of work based assessments, accreditation assessment and the reaccreditation process
• Use all of the MMAP paperwork appropriately

Tutors

• Ms Jessica Keen
  Clinical Pharmacy Lead for the NHS North West Genomic Medicine Service Alliance

Aim

To highlight the importance of pharmacogenomics in supporting patient-tailored prescribing to improve health outcomes for individual patients.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:

• Understand the concept of pharmacogenomics and how the study of patient genomes can influence medication decisions
• Recognise the benefits of patient specific genomic information in improving medication outcomes and reducing side effects
• Outline commonly prescribed medication e.g. codeine, clopidogrel, antidepressants and their variable patient response
• Describe current real-world applications of pharmacogenomics, including the use in Cancer, Diabetes, Familial Hypercholesterolaemia and Cystic Fibrosis
• Acknowledge the impact pharmacogenomics will have on future pharmacist services.

Tutors

• Ms Fiona O'Neill
  Specialist Palliative Care Pharmacist, BHSCT and NI Cancer Centre
• Mr Peter Armstrong
  Regional Lead Pharmacist for Palliative and End of Life Care

Aim

To enable pharmacists to deprescribe appropriately for palliative care patients.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:

• Acknowledge the challenges of polypharmacy in palliative care patients
• Adopt an evidence-based approach to prioritising deprescribing decisions in palliative care patients, with an emphasis on patient comfort
• Deprescribe, reduce or substitute inappropriate medicines through a structured medication review for patients, involving the patient and their family members/carers.

Tutors

• Dr Jeannie Donnelly
  Lead Nurse Tissue Viability, BHSCT and Senior Honorary Lecture, QUB

Aim

To provide an overview of the management of acute wounds.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:

• Discuss the importance of holistic assessment in wound management
• Acknowledge the factors that delay wound healing
• Understand the key principles of acute wound management
• Identify factors to consider when selecting a wound dressing
• Select appropriate NI formulary dressings to optimise the patient outcomes and experience.

Tutors

• Ms Jessica Keen
  Clinical Pharmacy Lead for the NHS North West Genomic Medicine Service Alliance

Aim

To highlight the importance of pharmacogenomics in supporting patient-tailored prescribing to improve health outcomes for individual patients.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:

• Understand the concept of pharmacogenomics and how the study of patient genomes can influence medication decisions
• Recognise the benefits of patient specific genomic information in improving medication outcomes and reducing side effects
• Outline commonly prescribed medication e.g. codeine, clopidogrel, antidepressants and their variable patient response
• Describe current real-world applications of pharmacogenomics, including the use in Cancer, Diabetes, Familial Hypercholesterolaemia and Cystic Fibrosis
• Acknowledge the impact pharmacogenomics will have on future pharmacist services.

Tutors

• Mr George Potts
  Sexual Health Education Programme Co-ordinator, BHSCT

Aim

To increase your awareness and understanding of HIV.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:

• Enhance your knowledge and personal awareness of HIV
• Understand the methods of HIV transmission and prevention
• Raise awareness of the impact of prejudice and stigma for people living with or affected by HIV
• Share the knowledge gained with colleagues, family, and friends to promote wider awareness
• Ensure that staff are well-informed, supporting the delivery of high-quality care to individuals living with HIV.

Tutors

• Mrs Joanne Sutton
  Medicines Management Senior Technician, BHSCT.

Aim

By the development of the appropriate knowledge and skills, equip individuals to effectively mentor those pharmacy technicians undertaking the ACPT programme

Learning outcomes

Having completed this workshop you should be able to:

• provide support to pharmacy technicians regarding the knowledge and skills required to complete an accuracy check on any prescription previously screened/approved by a pharmacist
• develop your mentee's professional awareness of pharmacy practice
• encourage the further development of effective communication skills
• further develop professional relationships within your team
• support appropriate skill-mix within your pharmacy.

Tutors

• Dr Simon O'Hagan
  GPwSI in Men’s Health

Aim

To provide an overview of the management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar, you will be able to:

• Recognise the common signs and symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Describe the risk factors associated with BPH and how these can be minimised
• Identify red flag symptoms and refer appropriately
• Recommend appropriate treatment options including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
• Provide comprehensive advice and support to patients regarding the management of BPH.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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