Advanced Minor Illness

Assessment & Management (NW6008 & NW7008) | 15 CPD Credits

This module is for nurses, pharmacists and other registered healthcare professionals who wish to develop skills and knowledge in the holistic assessment and evidence-based treatment of patients with minor health problems in first contact, urgent and primary care settings.

Date & Mode

Blended learning on the following

Thursdays in October

  • 02 October – Classroom
  • 09 October – Online
  • 16 October – Classroom
  • 23 October – Online
  • 30 October – Classroom

Aim

The module will enable you to develop an individualised approach and demonstrate evidence-based management of adults and children with a range of minor ailments.  

  • Clinical decision-making in managing headaches, migraines and vertigo
  • Gynaecology and emergency contraception 
  • Minor gastrointestinal presentations 
  • Non-traumatic musculoskeletal conditions and back pain 
  • Management of genitourinary conditions in primary care 
  • Nutrition related conditions  
  • Related psycho-social issues well-being  
  • Eye conditions, Ear Nose and Throat and Upper Respiratory Tract conditions 
  • Skin Conditions Infectious and Immune Related