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Are you a pharmacist employed as part of the primary care Network Directed Enhanced Service or the NHS England Clinical Pharmacists in General Practice programme? CPPE has launched its new education pathway to meet the needs of pharmacists working in patient-facing, primary care roles.
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ExplorePlease note these workshops are available where commissioned locally and by HEE to support the delivery of the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) by community pharmacists.
The aim of this workshop is to support pharmacists to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to undertake effective consultations, communications and clinical assessments in order to provide the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS).
If you have previously attended a DMIRs event, the learning in NHS CPCS full day study day is the same so you do not need to attend.
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26 January 2020 at 09:30
NHS Community pharmacist consultation service: clinical assessment - essential skills workshopMount Pleasant Hotel, DONCASTER, DN11 0HW
Deborah Needham and Matthew Auckland
Please note these workshops are available where commissioned locally and by HEE to support the delivery of the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) by community pharmacists.
The aim of this workshop is to support pharmacists to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to undertake effective consultations, communications and clinical assessments in order to provide the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS).
If you have previously attended a DMIRs event, the learning in NHS CPCS full day study day is the same so you do not need to attend.
#NHSCPCS
26 January 2020 at 09:30
NHS Community pharmacist consultation service: clinical assessment - essential skills workshopHoliday Inn Maidstone Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks, TN15 7RS
Sarah Ridgway Green and Tanya Gray
Please note these workshops are available where commissioned locally and by HEE to support the delivery of the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) by community pharmacists.
The aim of this workshop is to support pharmacists to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to undertake effective consultations, communications and clinical assessments in order to provide the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS).
If you have previously attended a DMIRs event, the learning in NHS CPCS full day study day is the same so you do not need to attend.
#NHSCPCS
26 January 2020 at 09:30
NHS Community pharmacist consultation service: clinical assessment - essential skills workshopRamside Hall Hotel, County Durham, DH1 1TD
Susan Weatherhead and Janette Stephenson
Please note these workshops are available where commissioned locally and by HEE to support the delivery of the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) by community pharmacists.
The aim of this workshop is to support pharmacists to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to undertake effective consultations, communications and clinical assessments in order to provide the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS).
If you have previously attended a DMIRs event, the learning in NHS CPCS full day study day is the same so you do not need to attend.
#NHSCPCS
26 January 2020 at 09.30
NHS Community pharmacist consultation service: clinical assessment - essential skills workshopHoliday Inn (formerly Forte Posthouse), Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 4DL
Hayley Berry and Gillian Hall
Please note these workshops are available where commissioned locally and by HEE to support the delivery of the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) by community pharmacists.
The aim of this workshop is to support pharmacists to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to undertake effective consultations, communications and clinical assessments in order to provide the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS).
If you have previously attended a DMIRs event, the learning in NHS CPCS full day study day is the same so you do not need to attend.
#NHSCPCS
26 January 2020 at 09:30
NHS Community pharmacist consultation service: clinical assessment - essential skills workshopHoliday Inn M25 Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5NF
Oliver Jones and Chandni Gadher
Please note: this event is for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians participating in the Medicines optimisation in care homes training for pharmacy professionals pathway.
Case 2 - Haider Ahmed an elderly man whose main health conditions are type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and chronic kidney disease..
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27 January 2020 at 1000
Clinical knowledge and its application to people living in care homes: Case 2 - Haider AhmedWoburn House Conference Centre Ltd, London, WC1H 9HQ
Samantha Scragg and Rhona Read
This programme will support you to better understand the different types of dementia and the associated risk factors. You will develop your knowledge on how to apply a holistic approach to the management of people living with dementia to deliver improved outcomes and support people with dementia and their carers.
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27 January 2020 at 19:30
Dementia - focal pointKingston University, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2EE
Swati Patel
27 January 2020 at 10:00
Primary care pharmacy education - Module 2: Case 2 - Niamh KellyWoburn House Conference Centre Ltd, London, WC1H 9HQ
Ankie Hazen and Laura Wiltcher
This two day residential workshop is part of four days covering essential topics for pharmacy professionals working in primary care. It will help you develop the knowledge skills and confidence to optimise medicines use, and develop your role in primary care. It is intended for those new to the role, and those with experience of working in primary care. It will help you develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to carry out effective communication and consultations, and introduce history-taking and clinical assessment skills. It is intended for those new to the role and those with experience of working in primary care.
You need to attend all four days to complete the module.
This is a residential workshop; dinner and your overnight accommodation between days 3 & 4 are booked and paid for by CPPE. This means you are ready to begin Day 4 at 8.30am, and gives you the opportunity to get to know your colleagues on the pathway.
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27 January 2020 at 1000
Primary care pharmacy essential skills - residential workshop (Days 1 and 2)Mercure London North Watford Hunton Park Hotel, Kings Langley, WD4 8PN
Helen Middleton and Rachel King
This programme will support you to better understand the different types of dementia and the associated risk factors. You will develop your knowledge on how to apply a holistic approach to the management of people living with dementia to deliver improved outcomes and support people with dementia and their carers.
#CPPEdementia
28 January 2020 at 19:30
Dementia - focal pointFriends Meeting House, BOLTON, BL1 1PP
Allana Hutchinson
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