ENT and Dermatological FREE training – REGISTER NOW

We are delighted to announce that we have organised 2x comprehensive Pharmacy First ENT training sessions (face to face) and 2x dermatological (virtual) sessions.

• Thursday 19^th September from 6:30pm – 9:15pm Pharmacy First ENT training sessions (face to face) To register click here Eventbrite
• Tuesday 29^th October from 6:30om-9:15pm Pharmacy First ENT training sessions (face to face) To register click here Eventbrite
• Thursday 10^th October 7:30pm -9:30pm Dermatological (virtual) To register click here Eventbrite
• Tuesday 15^th October 7:30pm -9:30pm Dermatological (virtual) To register click here Eventbrite

This training is FREE, and all pharmacists are welcome to attend.

* Registration for any of the sessions is mandatory. Please click on the links above to complete registration and to confirm your booking. Spaces are limited for each session.

Location for the ENT session : LOROS Hospice, Groby Lane Leicester LE3 9QE

We strongly encourage you to bring your otoscope to the ENT session.

ENT Training agenda

1. Know your way around an otoscope
2. Correct examination technique of the ear to visualise ear conditions
   1. Children, including those in distress
   2. Narrow ear canals
   3. If its not working…
3. Management of otitis media
   1. When it fits Pharmacy First
   2. When it doesn’t
   3. Red Flags
   4. Differential diagnosis
   5. Treatment options (OTC and PGD)
   6. When to refer
4. Other ear Conditions – diagnosis and management in the pharmacy setting
   1. Wax

1. What different wax colours means
2. 1. Otitis externa
   2. Inner ear infections
   3. Ear drum presentations
   4. Hearing loss
3. Correct examination technique of the throat
   1. Adults
   2. Children
   3. Learning disabilities
4. Management of sore throats
   1. When it fits Pharmacy First
   2. When it doesn’t
   3. Red Flags
   4. Differential diagnosis
   5. Treatment options (OTC and PGD)
   6. When to refer
5. Handling clinical risk in Pharmacy ENT Presentations
6. Consultation management
   1. Managing patient expectations
   2. Safetynetting
   3. Signposting / referral
   4. The distressed child
7. Further learning resources

In the dermatological (virtual) session we will be covering the three Pharmacy First dermatological conditions

• Shingles
• Infected insect bites
• Impetigo