Training Courses for Healthcare Professionals
Pharmacogenomics Service Set Up and Delivery Training for Community Pharmacists
This course has been designed for community pharmacists planning to provide a pharmacogenomics testing service. Based on evidence provided from similar services delivered in other countries and a detailed understanding of the barriers and enablers associated with PGx delivery, it will prepare individuals for the role and give them the confidence to deliver the service effectively. Broken down into bite size pieces, self-assessment questions are provided at the end of each section to enable learners to recognise their progression and identify any further learning needs. Finishing with clinical case studies it is designed to ensure that practitioners can respond to complex scenarios where actions may not be immediately obvious. Learners are encouraged to provide feedback to enable us to revise and improve the course are more individuals experience it. We hope you enjoy it.
Dysphagia: Swallowing Difficulties and Medicines
This course will enhance the knowledge of any person involved in the administration of medicines to patients with dysphagia.
The course offers an opportunity to network with other learners and with the creators of the course through discussions, graphs and social networking features and to share knowledge with other learners and professionals. By completing this online course participants will be able to describe:
the swallowing process and different causes of swallowing problems
the different types of medicines formulations and how these should be administered to patients
how tablets and capsules are designed to ensure that drugs are appropriately distributed in the body
special considerations which need to be taken into account when giving medicines to older people and children
the law relating to the selection and administration of medicines
how best to administer medicines to patients with dysphagia
You can use the hashtag #FLswallowMed to join and contribute to social media conversations about this course.
This course can be access via the FutureLean Platform, click here to go to the course.
Medicine Administration for Carers
Learn about the 6 'R's of medicine administration (including medicine administration routes) and understand related legislation.
On this course you will learn about the underlying principles and procedures of medicine administration. You will consider the legislation and guidance surrounding medicines administration, including requirements for medicines storage and record keeping. You will also learn the 6 ‘Rs’ of medicine administration: right patient, right medicine, right route, right dose, right time and resident’s right to refuse.
Through the course you will learn through articles, videos and discussion - giving you the opportunity to collaborate and learn from other carers.
What topics will you cover?
Week 1- Introduction to Medicines
Identifying different types of medicines found in care settings
Considering laws and guidance associated with medicines in care settings
Week 2 - Residential Care
Considering the ‘Right Resident’, the ‘Residents Right to Refuse’ and the ‘Right Route’ of administration
Identifying special circumstances for crushing tablets before administration
Outlining the principles of good glove hygiene and oral hygiene of residents
Week 3 - Medicines Management
Ensuring the ‘Right Medicine’, ‘Right Dose’ and ‘Right Time’ in relation to administering medicines to residents
Accurately measuring liquid and topical doses of medicines
Considering safe medicines storage
Upon completion of the three weeks, and successfully passing the short assessment at the end of the course, you will receive a certificate.
This course can be access via the FutureLean Platform, click here to go to the course.
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