Webinars

Tutors

• Mrs Anita Hogg
  Lead for PCE, Medicines Optimisation Innovation Centre (MOIC) and Principal Pharmacist, NHSCT.
• Dr Andrea Linton
  Pharmacy Advisor, HSCB.

Aim

To enable pharmacists to develop a systematic approach to carrying out a medication review which will identity and resolve medication-related problems.

Learning outcomes

Having completed this workshop you should be able to:

• compile an accurate drug history
• identify, access and evaluate relevant sources of information
• identify medication-related problems with reference to patient safety and clinical and cost-effectiveness
• determine the reasons why such problems occur
• make recommendations to resolve medication-related problems
• understand the importance of medicines reconciliation.

Tutors

• Ms Clare Lenaghan
  Specialist Palliative Care Pharmacist, Royal Victoria Hospital and NI Hospice, Belfast

Aim

To optimise the use of NAIDs in practice.

Learning outcomes

Intended learning outcomes Having completed this webinar you will be able to:

• Understand the mode of action and indications for NSAIDs
• Compare available NSAIDs by action and side-effect profile
• Identify those patients in whom NSAIDs should be avoided
• Highlight the key safety issues in relation to the prescribing and administration of NSAIDs
• Implement strategies to prevent or reduce the side effects associated with NSAID prescribing.

Tutors

• Mr Aaron McKendry
  
• Mr Sean Curley
  
• Miss Michelle Keatings
  

Aim

To support pharmacists to integrate legal frameworks and best practice guidance and standards within their professional practice.

Learning outcomes

Intended learning outcomes Having completed this webinar you will be able to:

• Highlight the outcomes measured within the inspection process
• Discuss the steps involved in the new method of inspection including the online assessment
• Identify common issues that arise during the inspection of pharmacies
• Develop an action plan to address issues you have identified in which your pharmacy may be considered as under-performing
• Implement strategies within your pharmacy to ensure a successful outcome in the inspection process.

Tutors

• Mrs Joanne Crawford
  Pharmacy Adviser, HSCB
• Dr Helen Toal
  Consultant Psychiatrist in Addictions
• Mr Clifford McElhinney
  

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 should 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 and manage challenging situations including missed doses and intoxication
• 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 Clare Lenaghan
  Specialist Palliative Care Pharmacist, Royal Victoria Hospital and NI Hospice, Belfast

Aim

To optimise the use of NAIDs in practice.

Learning outcomes

Intended learning outcomes Having completed this webinar you will be able to:

• Understand the mode of action and indications for NSAIDs
• Compare available NSAIDs by action and side-effect profile
• Identify those patients in whom NSAIDs should be avoided
• Highlight the key safety issues in relation to the prescribing and administration of NSAIDs
• Implement strategies to prevent or reduce the side effects associated with NSAID prescribing.

Tutors

• Dr Caroline Hunter
  

Aim

Reduce the incidence of unplanned pregnancy through the promotion of safe and effective oral emergency contraception use in practice.

Learning outcomes

Having completed this webinar you will be able to:

• Understand how emergency contraception works and when it should be used
• Understand the different methods of emergency contraception and their indications
• List the side effects associated with emergency contraception
• Compare advantages and disadvantages associated with each method
• Understand the efficacy associated with each method of emergency contraception
• Conduct an effective consultation with a woman requiring emergency contraception