Learning programmes and assessments

After completing all aspects of this case study (including completion of the CPPE Inhaler technique for health professionals: getting it right e-learning and the Inhaler technique for health professionals e-assessment), you should be able to:

• optimise medicines for people with asthma and those who experience exacerbations of asthma
• identify ways within the multidisciplinary team to contribute and support communication with a person with a learning disability
• describe the mechanisms of different inhalers
• explain how inspiratory flow can affect drug delivery for different inhalers and apply that to practice
• consult with a person on the correct use of all inhalers
• describe the principles of how to select the appropriate inhaler for a patient using the In-Check device
• describe the pharmacological management and list the required physical monitoring of patients taking lithium with bipolar disorder.

We deliver our online workshops using Zoom. When you book onto this event you will receive a separate email (from the tutor via Zoom) with a unique invitation link. Please do not share the link with others. The email also allows you to add the event (including the invitation link) to your digital calendar of choice. You can also find a copy of the link on your CPPE My bookings page.

Please note

• You will need to be connected to the internet for the duration of the online workshop.
• To get the most from this workshop we recommend that you use a laptop or desktop computer.
• Log into the event in enough time to enable you to resolve any technology issues before the official start. If you join after the official start time, the facilitator may not be able to admit you into the workshop.
• This is an interactive workshop and you must have your camera on throughout. You will need a microphone available to speak during the event. This is important for building rapport, ensuring engagement and supporting accessibility.
• Please ensure you are in a quiet room with no distractions.
• You must not join while travelling.
• We expect you to prepare for our events by completing all pre-workshop activities. Details of these will be emailed to you by the tutor or can be found on your My bookings page.
• Please ensure that you can attend for the entire workshop – attendance will only be marked if you attend and participate fully. 

If you can no longer attend or wish to cancel your place on this event, you must do so via your My bookings page. Our cancellation policy will apply to late cancellations, or if you do not cancel and fail to attend the event.

If you have any queries or concerns regarding your participation in the workshop, or have any requirements that we can support you with, please do not hesitate to contact the lead tutor. For more information, read our inclusivity statement.

Watch a video explaining what to expect from our online learning programmes.

• Pharmacists
• Pharmacy technicians