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Minor Illness Webinar 12 19 26 March 2025

A comprehensive 3-day webinar designed for healthcare professionals to enhance skills in diagnosing and managing minor illnesses. This course ... Show more

Instructor

Jeshni Amblum-Almer

Aims

Enhance clinical skills in minor illness management and develop decision-making to identify red flags.

Learning Outcomes

By completing the Minor Illness Module, participants will be able to:

Differentiate between self-limiting conditions and those requiring urgent medical attention. Red Flag Identification
Recognise critical red flags in ENT, respiratory, skin, abdominal, gynae, and eye conditions. Understand the appropriate referral pathways for patients with high-risk presentations. Decision-Making and Management
Apply clinical decision-making to confidently assess and manage common minor illnesses. Implement evidence-based treatment plans for conditions such as headaches, back pain, skin infections, and respiratory disorders. Safety Netting
Communicate effectively with patients to provide clear safety-netting advice and follow-up instructions. Understand the importance of patient education to enhance self-management of minor illnesse

Pre-requisites

Must be a registered nurse, pharmacist, or physician associate with experience in primary or urgent care.
Completion of a course in clinical assessment and history taking is recommended but not compulsory.

E-learning Modules

Accessible before and after the webinar sessions:

Clinical Decision Making in Minor Illness
Chest Pains in Primary Care
Women’s Health
Overview of Mental Health Disorders
Antimicrobial Stewardship

What Will You Learn in the Minor Illness Module?

This module is designed to equip healthcare professionals with a detailed and practical understanding of assessing, diagnosing, and managing minor illnesses across various body systems. Each section provides in-depth insights to enhance your clinical confidence and decision-making abilities.

History Taking and Consultation Skills

Learn to structure a patient-centered consultation, including effective open and closed questioning techniques.
Develop skills in obtaining a thorough medical history, focusing on presenting complaints, past medical history, and family/social history.
Gain techniques to identify red flags and early warning signs that require escalation or referral.
Enhance communication skills to provide patient education and address patient concerns confidently.

Clinical Decision-Making in Headaches and Back Pain

Understand the common causes of headaches (e.g., tension headaches, migraines) and when to suspect serious conditions such as subarachnoid hemorrhage or meningitis.
Learn to differentiate between mechanical back pain and more serious conditions such as cauda equina syndrome or spinal fractures.
Explore the use of clinical decision-making frameworks to confidently assess and manage patients presenting with headaches or back pain.
Understand appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological management strategies.

ENT and Respiratory Disorders

Manage common conditions such as otitis media, otitis externa, sinusitis, and sore throats (e.g., tonsillitis).
Identify red flags such as unexplained hearing loss, stridor, or persistent hoarseness.
Understand treatment options, including the appropriate use of antibiotics and patient education on self-care.
Assess and manage conditions such as upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), bronchitis, and asthma exacerbations.
Learn to identify respiratory distress, cyanosis, or signs of pneumonia that require urgent intervention.

Skin Disorders

Diagnose and manage conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, impetigo, dermatitis, and fungal infections. Understand the role of topical therapies, including steroids, emollients, and antifungal treatments.
Recognise serious conditions such as cellulitis, necrotizing fasciitis, and melanoma. Develop skills in identifying skin cancers and the need for specialist referral.

Gynae Conditions

Understand common gynecological presentations, including vaginal discharge, irregular bleeding, and pelvic pain.
Gain knowledge of managing conditions such as bacterial vaginosis, thrush, and urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Explore the management of abnormal uterine bleeding and indications for further investigation or referral
Access e-learning modules on contraception and menopause to complement classroom discussions.

Abdominal Pain

Assess and differentiate between common causes of abdominal pain, such as gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and gastroenteritis.
Identify red flags, including signs of acute abdomen, appendicitis, pancreatitis, or biliary colic.
Develop clinical decision-making skills to provide effective treatment and safety netting advice.
Learn when and how to refer patients for urgent or specialist care.

Why Choose This Course?

CPD-accredited with 30 CPD points.
Comprehensive learning experience combining theory, practice, and peer collaboration.
Practical tools, including a competency document, to enhance your clinical confidence.
Delivered by experienced educators specialising in primary care and advanced practice.

Reviews

“Very interesting really enjoyed.” “Lecturer was very engaging, he had good pace and interaction.” “All my learning objectives were met. Very resourceful and practical.” “The best course I have ever attended.” “Has provided some more knowledge and guide to making my practice better. It has upped my confidence.”