National Minor Illness - Pharmacology Course

Please note this course takes place face-to-face at the Forest Centre in Bedford.

Course Price - £428 (£325 for those who have already completed the Clinical Skills course)

Tutor: Dr Ian Hill-Smith

This two-day course runs from Thursday to Friday and comprises seminars on the pharmacology and research evidence relevant to minor illness management. Assuming no prior knowledge, Ian explains the basic principles of pharmacology in a way that will inspire and intrigue.

Course overview

• How drugs work

• The ins and outs of pills and potions

• How to write a perfect prescription

• Using drugs in clinical practice

• Evidence Based Practice

• Accreditation requirements (for those doing the six-month course)

Students are provided with a USB stick of lecture notes and resource materials. Buffet lunch, snacks and drinks will be supplied each day.

Suitable for: nurses, paramedics and physician associates working in primary care or A&E. 

How to apply for funding and apply for this course

Please complete the MS Form available at the following link: HWE Training Hub Funding Request Form (office.com)

The Training Hub will review and approve the course funding - however, it is your responsibility to book your place on the course you wish to attend. We will review and respond to applications in order of the course date (soonest courses first) and date received. If you have any questions, please contact us at hwetraininghub@nhs.net.

Once the Training Hub has approved your funding request, we will contact you with instructions on how to book your place on the course. When you have booked, please send us your booking confirmation to complete the process. Your booking confirmation must be received by the Training Hub within 1 week of your funding approval. If your booking confirmation is not received within a week of your request for funding being approved, your approval will no longer be valid and you will need to complete a new funding request form, via the MS Forms link. We will notify you if we have withdrawn your funding request.

(The short timeline is due to courses frequently becoming unavailable due to popularity.)

Course booking link

https://www.minorillness.co.uk/pharmacology.php