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online workshop

Primary care pharmacy education - Module 2: Case 2 - Niamh Kelly


  • Released: 03/2021
  • Reviewed: 05/2024
  • Study time: 6h:0m

This event is only for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are taking part in one of the primary care extended education pathways.

The aim for this case study and associated study day is to support pharmacy professionals working in primary care to update their clinical knowledge on supporting somebody with a complex cardiac history, and includes cardiac conditions such as hypertension and heart failure.

Learning outcomes

On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:

  • describe how to calculate cardiovascular risk and explore how to share the decision making process within a person centred consultation
  • interpret an ambulatory blood pressure monitoring report and create a hypertension management plan
  • identify appropriate management options for a person who has a complex cardiac history
  • summarise the different types of heart failure and the associated pharmaceutical management
  • undertake a clinical medication review for a person who has a complex cardiac history
  • appropriately engage members of the multidisciplinary team when supporting a person who is experiencing a deterioration of heart failure
  • identify when discussions around deprescribing need to happen and ensure there is palliative care team engagement for end of life discussions around deprescribing
  • work with the palliative care and nursing home teams, using local guidance to ensure safe and effective use of medicines in those living with heart failure who are approaching end of life.

How to use this programme

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.
  • You will be asked to put your camera on and unmute yourself for some or all of 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.

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Learning intended for

  • Pharmacists
  • Pharmacy technicians