Workshop details

Listed below are just some of the courses that we provide. A list of dates and venues will be available on this website shortly. If you would like us to offer specific training to your organisation please click here to contact us.

Workshops (dates and venues will be posted on this website shortly) - please click on the links for more information:

·                  Security of patient records - What YOU need to know to maintain patient confidentiality

This workshop covers practical aspects of patient confidentiality. It is aimed at anyone who deals with patient records—this includes, GP’s, pharmacists, nurses, dispensers, reception staff—for more information about this workshop or to book your place please click here.

·                  The Dispensing Services Quality Scheme— How to achieve the requirements of the scheme with minimum effort

This workshop is aimed at dispensary and management staff in GP dispensing practices. It goes through all of the requirements of the DSQS and provides practical advice on what practices must do in order to achieve the full practice payment on the DSQS. It is run by Mohammed Ibrahim, who works as an independent consultant to GP dispensing practices and has helped many practices implement the requirements of the DSQS. A full list of SOP’s will also be provided as part of this workshop

·                 DRUM’s, SOP’s, and other DSQS requirements — The easy way to achieve your practice target—what practices must do

This workshop provides a detailed insight in to DRUMS and SOP’s as required by the DSQS. It is aimed at dispensers, GP’s and management staff in GP dispensing practices. It provides practical ways of achieving the targets for DRUM’s and a full set of template SOP’s will also be provided. For more information about this workshop or to book your place please click here.

·                  Dispenser training 1 — A beginners guide

This is a full day workshop aimed at dispensers who are new to the job. It will also serve as a great update for experienced dispensers. It covers the basic aspects of working as a dispenser— from understanding the different legal categories of drugs to processing NHS and private prescriptions. A summary of the law and ethics of dispensing is also covered together with how best to organise your dispensary. An overview of endorsing and managing dispensing errors. For more information about this workshop or to book your place please click here.

·                  Dispenser training 2 — Foundation workshop—tips to help streamline your dispensary and maximise your dispensary profits

This is a full day workshop aimed at dispensers who are new to the job and experienced dispensers. It covers all aspects of running a dispensary from Health and Safety at Work act through to writing of SOP’s. It also covers best use of the BNF and Drug Tariff; and touches on aspects of good dispensary management. For more information about this workshop or to book your place please click here.

·                 BNF & Drug Tariff — tips to help YOU use these reference sources to enhance your role as a dispenser

This is  an evening workshop and is aimed at dispensers (either dispensing doctor practices or community pharmacies) - it provides a step by step practical guide to the workings of the BNF and the Drug Tariff and how best to use them in the dispensary. This workshop is useful for dispensers new to the job and those who need an update on the BNF and Drug Tariff. For more information about this workshop or to book your place please click here.

·                 Clinical update workshops—All the latest guidance and evidence you MUST know before you prescribe or dispense for your patients

Our clinical update workshops are divided in to two categories. A workshop on the basic overview of the clinical condition is aimed at dispensers; and a more in-depth workshop on the medicines management of the clinical condition is provided for healthcare professionals

·                      What dispensers should know about DIABETES - please click here for more information about this workshop or to book your place

·                      The medicines management of the DIABETES patient - What prescribers need to know. A workshop aimed at healthcare professionals; providing an update on the latest guidance surrounding the management of diabetes. please click here for more information about this workshop or to book your place.

·                      What dispensers should know about ASTHMA - please click here for more information about this workshop or to book your place

·                      The medicines management of the ASTHMA patient - What prescribers need to know. A workshop aimed at healthcare professionals; providing an update on the latest guidance surrounding the management of Asthma. please click here for more information about this workshop or to book your place

·                      What dispensers should know about CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE  - please click here for more information about this workshop or to book your place

·                      The medicines management of the CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE patient - What prescribers need to know. A workshop aimed at healthcare professionals; providing an update on the latest guidance surrounding the management of CVD. please click here for more information about this workshop or to book your place

·                      What dispensers should know about GI REFLUX - please click here for more information about this workshop or to book your place

·                      The medicines management of the GORD patient - What prescribers need to know. A workshop aimed at healthcare professionals; providing an update on the latest guidance surrounding the management of GORD. please click here for more information about this workshop or to book your place

·                      What dispensers should know about HYPERTENSION - please click here for more information about this workshop or to book your place

·                      The medicines management of the HYPERTENSIVE patient - What prescribers need to knowA workshop aimed at healthcare professionals; providing an update on the latest guidance surrounding the management of Asthma. please click here for more information about this workshop or to book your place

We will soon be providing more specifically designed courses / workshops in the management of the dispensary—this will cover stock ordering procedures and manufacturer discount schemes; VAT issues etc. 

We will also be providing courses / workshops in the clinical medicines management of more chronic diseases for doctors, nurses, and pharmacists.

All of our courses are run by professionals who are experts in each field.

We will soon list all of our available courses and workshop dates on this website.

Please click here to e-mail us your contact details so that we can inform you of our course details as soon as they are available