Minor Illness Management 25 November 2 and 9 December 2026
- Description
Dates:25 November & 2 , 9December 2026
Time: 09:00 – 16:00
CPD: 30 hours
Delivery: Live interactive webinars with case-based learning
This three-day Advanced Minor Illness Management Course equips clinicians transitioning into advanced clinical roles—and those preparing for prescribing courses—with the skills to confidently assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with common minor illnesses.
Structured around systems-based assessment, consultation frameworks, clinical reasoning, red flag recognition, and evidence-based management, this programme builds competence for safe practice in general practice, urgent care, community services, NHS 111, and walk-in centres.
Participants will apply knowledge through realistic case discussions, interactive scenarios, and practical clinical decision-making exercises.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
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Nurses & Advanced Nurse Practitioners
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Pharmacists & Clinical Pharmacists
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Paramedics in Primary/Urgent Care
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Physician Associates
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Allied Healthcare Professionals (AHPs)
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Healthcare professionals preparing for non-medical prescribing courses
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Clinicians expanding minor illness roles in primary and community care
No minimum experience required—but registrants will benefit most with a working clinical background.
Course Content by Day
Respiratory & ENT
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Structured consultation frameworks
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History taking & communication skills
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Respiratory presentations (cough, wheeze, URTI)
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ENT disorders (earache, sore throat, sinusitis)
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Dermatology & common rashes
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Skin infections and wound considerations
Gastrointestinal, Back Pain & Headache
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Abdominal pain and GI presentations
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Diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation
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Headaches, migraine red flags
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Differential diagnosis tools
Gynaecology, Mental Health & Prescribing Support
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Gynae & women’s health concerns
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Urinary and reproductive system presentations
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Mental health presentations and risk considerations
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Antimicrobial stewardship integration
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Prescribing readiness and decision support
Teaching Methods
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Live interactive expert-led webinars
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Case-based clinical scenarios
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Group discussions and peer learning
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Evidence-based clinical frameworks
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Q&A sessions with multidisciplinary faculty
Certification
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30 CPD hours awarded on completion
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Certificate of attendance provided
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Aligns with professional CPD requirements for healthcare clinicians (e.g., NMC, HCPC, pharmacists)
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Designed to support clinicians preparing for prescribing courses
Email [email protected] for in-house courses and discounts for group bookings.
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History Taking and Consultation SkillsThis recording explore the importance of good history taking. Good history-taking is fundamental to effective clinical practice in primary care and general practice. It forms the cornerstone of diagnosis and management, enabling clinicians to:
- Identify the underlying causes of symptoms and avoid unnecessary investigations or delays in treatment.
- Recognise red flags and act swiftly to ensure patient safety.
- Build trust and rapport, encouraging patients to share critical information.
- Tailor management plans to the patient’s individual needs, concerns, and expectations.
- Facilitate comprehensive safety-netting and follow-up, reducing the risk of adverse outcomes.
By gathering accurate and relevant information, clinicians can ensure high standards of patient care and optimise clinical decision-making.
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History Taking Multimedia Presentation
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Minor Illness Booklet
This is a booklet with some guidance on management of different conditions. Please check local policy for latest guidelines.
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History Taking MCQ
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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding RecordingThe session is designed for healthcare professionals working in primary care and women’s health services, aiming to improve clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the different causes of AUB, ranging from hormonal imbalances to structural abnormalities such as fibroids and polyps. Dr Jenkins will emphasise the importance of recognising red flags for serious underlying conditions like endometrial cancer and when to refer for specialist investigation.
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Sexual Health Update
This session will provide an update on the latest evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and managing common sexual health conditions in primary care.
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Contraception Update 2025
Learn the latest evidence-based contraception guidance with this CPD-accredited Contraception Update module. Ideal for GPs, ANPs, ACPs, nurses and clinical pharmacists, this online course covers hormonal methods, LARC, emergency contraception, safety considerations and personalised contraceptive counselling. Includes current FSRH and NICE guideline update.
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Recording: Menopause
This session focuses on the latest guidelines in assessing premenopausal and menopausal women and the most current treatment options.
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