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workshop

Advanced clinical assessment skills: Primary care pathways


  • Released: 12/2021
  • Reviewed: 03/2024
  • Study time: 9h:0m

This event is only for pharmacist prescribers who are taking part in one of the primary care extended education pathways.

It is particularly recommended for pharmacist prescribers who are undertaking assessment of acute presentations and minor illnesses in general practice.

The aim of this workshop is to introduce pharmacist prescribers to the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake initial examinations and relevant clinical histories in patients with abdominal, ear, nose and throat symptoms in the primary care setting.

Designed and led by experienced GPs, the workshop will include case studies and scenarios to apply learning to practice. Participants will be expected to undertake examination on medical actors during the study day.

Learning outcomes

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

  • apply a person-centred approach to gastrointestinal and ear, nose and throat (ENT) history-taking
  • describe the abdominal examination
  • describe ear, nose and throat examinations
  • describe the significance of gastrointestinal and ENT red flags
  • identify when it is appropriate to refer patients on to the relevant member of the multidisciplinary team.

How to use this programme

When you book onto this event it will appear on your CPPE My bookings page.

Please note:

  • 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 via your My bookings page.
  • Before the event make sure you know where the venue is, and allow sufficient time for travel. 
  • Please arrive on time. If you arrive after the start time, the facilitator may not be able to admit you to the workshop.  
  • 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.

Learning intended for

  • Pharmacists