The aim of this programme 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 Pharmacy First service.
Learning outcomes
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:
- describe the clinical history taking process
- apply tools and techniques to demonstrate a structured person-centred approach to clinical history taking
- apply evidence-based practice and relevant guidance to support clinical reasoning and engage the person in shared decision making, such as NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries
- identify presenting red flags in the consultation to enable safe, effective, 'warm' clinical transfer of the individual
- demonstrate a safe and effective closure to the consultation including safety netting, signposting and referral when necessary
- apply the principles of hygiene and hand washing in a clinical setting
- describe a range of clinical examination skills
- interpret and apply clinical assessment test results and findings to aid clinical diagnosis and decisions
- practice a holistic approach to the care of individuals by promoting self-care and prevention measures in the consultation
- complete an accurate and concise clinical record to support data sharing across healthcare settings and transfer of care.
How to use this programme
We run our e-courses online in Canvas. After booking, if you have not used Canvas before you will be registered by CPPE and informed of your login details. This e-course is self-directed. This means that you can work through the course at a time and pace that suits you. In Canvas there will be a menu on the left for navigating through each area, so that you can access each unit and its content separately.
Learning intended for
- Pharmacists
- Trainee pharmacists
