Webinars

Tutors

• Mrs Helen Hirst
  Senior Lead Experiential Learning Community Pharmacy
• Ms Bronagh White
  Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, University of Ulster.

Aim

To provide information about the experiential learning (EL) component of the new MPharm that will support prospective training practices in their decision to participate in the programme.

Learning outcomes

Having completed this webinar you will be able to:

• define experiential learning for undergraduate pharmacy students and how this fits into the new 5-year pharmacy training continuum
• describe what is involved in hosting a student pharmacist on one-week placements throughout the academic year
• understand the role of the Practice Supervisor in mentoring, supporting and providing feedback to student pharmacists
• describe the support and funding for training practices and students provided by the NICPLD experiential learning team
• register to become an EL training site.

Tutors

• Ms Caroline Finlay
  Diabetes Specialist Nurse, NHSCT

Aim

To provide an evidence based background to prescribing SGLT2 inhibitors, their updated indications and licensing thresholds including an opportunity for peer review and discussion of patient case studies.

Learning outcomes

Having attended this webinar you will be able to:

• Consider SGLT2 inhibitors indications and recent licensing changes for dapagliflozin & canagliflozin
• Consider the appropriate use of SGLT2 inhibitors in both heart failure patients and those with reduced renal function
• Detail patient counselling information and sick day rules pertinent for pharmacists’ to share with patients initiated on SGLT2 inhibitors

Tutors

• Mrs Helen Hirst
  Senior Lead Experiential Learning Community Pharmacy
• Ms Bronagh White
  Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, University of Ulster.

Aim

To provide information about the experiential learning (EL) component of the new MPharm that will support prospective training practices in their decision to participate in the programme.

Learning outcomes

Having completed this webinar you will be able to:

• define experiential learning for undergraduate pharmacy students and how this fits into the new 5-year pharmacy training continuum
• describe what is involved in hosting a student pharmacist on one-week placements throughout the academic year
• understand the role of the Practice Supervisor in mentoring, supporting and providing feedback to student pharmacists
• describe the support and funding for training practices and students provided by the NICPLD experiential learning team
• register to become an EL training site.

Tutors

• Mr Andrew McNeice
  Consultant Gastroenterologist, BHSCT

Aim

To optimise the use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) in practice.

Learning outcomes

Having completed this webinar you will be able to:

• Understand the mechanism of action of PPIs
• Appreciate the indications and side effects associated with PPI use
• Identify drugs that interact with PPIs and the effects of such interactions
• Implement strategies to improve the safe use of PPIs within your patient population.

Tutors

• Mrs Helen Hirst
  Senior Lead Experiential Learning Community Pharmacy
• Ms Bronagh White
  Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, University of Ulster.

Aim

To provide information about the experiential learning (EL) component of the new MPharm that will support prospective training practices in their decision to participate in the programme.

Learning outcomes

Having completed this webinar you will be able to:

• define experiential learning for undergraduate pharmacy students and how this fits into the new 5-year pharmacy training continuum
• describe what is involved in hosting a student pharmacist on one-week placements throughout the academic year
• understand the role of the Practice Supervisor in mentoring, supporting and providing feedback to student pharmacists
• describe the support and funding for training practices and students provided by the NICPLD experiential learning team
• register to become an EL training site.

Tutors

• Mrs Helen Hirst
  Senior Lead Experiential Learning Community Pharmacy
• Ms Bronagh White
  Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, University of Ulster.

Aim

To provide information about the experiential learning (EL) component of the new MPharm that will support prospective training practices in their decision to participate in the programme.

Learning outcomes

Having completed this webinar you will be able to:

• define experiential learning for undergraduate pharmacy students and how this fits into the new 5-year pharmacy training continuum
• describe what is involved in hosting a student pharmacist on one-week placements throughout the academic year
• understand the role of the Practice Supervisor in mentoring, supporting and providing feedback to student pharmacists
• describe the support and funding for training practices and students provided by the NICPLD experiential learning team
• register to become an EL training site.

Tutors

• Ms Roisin McQuillan
  Pharmacy Advisor, SPPG
• Dr Richard Hewitt
  Respiratory Consultant, SEHSCT.
• Mr Michael McCabe
  Pharmacy Advisor, SPPG

Aim

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

Learning outcomes

Intended learning outcomes:

• Treatment of asthma patients in accordance with BTS/SIGN asthma guidance
• FENO testing as a diagnostic and treatment aid
• Discussion of the National Review of Asthma Deaths Report and prioritising patients who need to be invited for urgent review
• Low Carbon Inhaler choices – future prescribing
• Management of COPD patients in line with national guidance, and GOLD guidance
• Case studies and running respiratory clinics in primary care
• Identify areas where changes to your current practice will improve care.

Tutors

• Ms Roisin McQuillan
  Pharmacy Advisor, SPPG
• Dr Richard Hewitt
  Respiratory Consultant, SEHSCT.
• Mr Michael McCabe
  Pharmacy Advisor, SPPG

Aim

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

Learning outcomes

Intended learning outcomes:

• Treatment of asthma patients in accordance with BTS/SIGN asthma guidance
• FENO testing as a diagnostic and treatment aid
• Discussion of the National Review of Asthma Deaths Report and prioritising patients who need to be invited for urgent review
• Low Carbon Inhaler choices – future prescribing
• Management of COPD patients in line with national guidance, and GOLD guidance
• Case studies and running respiratory clinics in primary care
• Identify areas where changes to your current practice will improve care.

Tutors

• Dr Helen Toal
  Consultant Psychiatrist, BHSCT
• Mrs Joanne Crawford
  Pharmacy Adviser, SPPG
• Mr Clifford McElhinney
  Community Pharmacist

Aim

To enable pharmacists to effectively contribute to the shared care team delivering substitution therapy services in Northern Ireland.

Learning outcomes

Having completed this workshop you will be able to:

• discuss the Northern Ireland Guidelines on substitution treatments for opioid dependence
• describe the pharmacological properties of methadone and buprenorphine
• understand the rationale for initiating treatment and thereafter the stabilisation of treatment
• supervise consumption in individuals appropriately
• understand other harm reduction services available from community pharmacy
• appreciate the role of all professionals involved in the shared care of service users.

Tutors

• Ms Roisin McQuillan
  Pharmacy Advisor, SPPG
• Dr Richard Hewitt
  Respiratory Consultant, SEHSCT.
• Mr Michael McCabe
  Pharmacy Advisor, SPPG

Aim

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

Learning outcomes

Intended learning outcomes:

• Treatment of asthma patients in accordance with BTS/SIGN asthma guidance
• FENO testing as a diagnostic and treatment aid
• Discussion of the National Review of Asthma Deaths Report and prioritising patients who need to be invited for urgent review
• Low Carbon Inhaler choices – future prescribing
• Management of COPD patients in line with national guidance, and GOLD guidance
• Case studies and running respiratory clinics in primary care
• Identify areas where changes to your current practice will improve care.