The UKCPA has announced a number of events that are due to take place in September and October 2014, all of which have been endorsed by the RPS.
Medicine optimisation in cardiovascular disease
11 September 2014
The UKCPA has announced a number of events that are due to take place in September and October 2014, all of which have been endorsed by the RPS.
Medicine optimisation in cardiovascular disease
11 September 2014
Only 40 delegate places available! Book early to avoid disappointment.
UKCPA Cardiac Group Masterclass Flyer 2014 (includes aim and learning outcomes).
Programme now released! Please see here: Cardiac Beginners Masterclass programme 11 09 14
This day will appeal to pharmacists who have an interest in the management of people with cardiovascular disease and are keen to optimise the care provided. The masterclass will address the challenges of managing cardiovascular disease in the new NHS, in particular patients with atrial fibrillation and ischaemic heart disease. It will focus on recently published NICE guidance with particular reference to drug therapy and their role in current management guidelines, emphasising the importance of individualisation of therapy, and medicines optimisation. This masterclass is a must for band 7 pharmacists or those with an interest in the field.
Holiday Inn, Birmingham Centre. Map and directions: http://www.hibirmingham.co.uk/text-contact-us-page-2564.html
Medicines optimisation in domiciliary settings – bridging the gap between primary and secondary care
17 September 2014
Older people living in domiciliary and care home settings may often be frail and vulnerable and recent studies have shown that at least two-thirds of nursing home residents have been exposed to one or more medication errors, some of which may have serious, potentially fatal consequences. Improved medicines optimisation will promote the safe and effective use of medicines as well as increasing patient involvement in their healthcare.
UKCPA Care of the Elderly Group Masterclass Flyer 2014 (includes aim and learning outcomes)
Programme now released! Please see here: Care of the Elderly Masterclass programme 17 09 14
Kingsway Hall Hotel, London. Map and directions: http://www.kingswayhall.co.uk/contact-en.html
Multi-specialty care for a patient with a diabetic foot
24 September 2014
This day covers the journey of a complex patient with co-morbidities from clinic to hospital discharge via an in-patient stay. It will discuss medicines choice and optimisation, together with pain, infection and diabetic management. It will also cover how the patient is presented for surgery, including his or her pre, peri- and post-operative management, and the potential problems that may be encountered along the way. It is a must-attend event for pharmacists working in a generalist role.
UKCPA Multi Specialty Generalist Masterclass Flyer 2014 (includes aim and learning outcomes)
Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester. Map and directions: http://www.manchesterconferencecentre.co.uk/contact/location
Dealing with the complications of anticoagulants
3 October 2014
UKCPA HAT Group Masterclass Flyer 2014 (includes aim and learning outcomes)
Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester. Map and directions: http://www.manchesterconferencecentre.co.uk/contact/location
Medicine optimisation in respiratory disease
6 October 2014
Only 40 delegate places available! Book early to avoid disappointment.
This day will appeal to pharmacists who have an interest in the management of people with respiratory disease and are keen to optimise the care provided. The masterclass will address the challenges of managing respiratory disease in the new NHS, in particular patients with asthma and COPD. It will focus on new therapies and their role in current management guidelines, emphasising the importance of individualisation of therapy, and medicines optimisation. This masterclass is a must for band 7 and above pharmacists or those with an interest in the field.
UKCPA Respiratory Group Masterclass Flyer 2014 (includes aim and learning outcomes)
Holiday Inn, Birmingham Centre. Map and directions: http://www.hibirmingham.co.uk/text-contact-us-page-2564.html
Critical Care Advanced Practitioner Meeting
10 October 2014
Over 50% of available places already booked!
UKCPA Critical Care Advanced Practitioner Meeting Flyer 2014 (includes aim and learning outcomes)
The Critical Care – Advanced Practitioner Meeting is an essential day for every specialist pharmacist working in critical care. This year’s subject matter will as always be diverse and there should be something for everyone. The day will start with a review of the latest NICE Guidelines on intravenous fluid therapy and the implications for critical care. This will be followed with an update on the management of sleep disturbance, an overview of the impact of critical illness on the pk/pd characteristics of antibiotics and an audit of UK antibiotic administration practice. The day will be wrapped up with an introduction to critical care research. There will be plenty of opportunity to network with colleagues, share ideas for audit and research and find out about latest advances in the field.
Kingsway Hall Hotel, London. Map and directions: http://www.kingswayhall.co.uk/contact-en.html
The UKCPA utilises the skills and knowledge of experienced pharmacists and healthcare professionals to provide training in its popular workshop-based style and deliver key presentations on new developments and guidelines within the profession. UKCPA events are suitable for primary care, community and hospital pharmacists, as well as other healthcare professionals.
For further details, please direct enquirers to the events page of the UKCPA website: http://www.ukcpa.net/events, where a downloadable registration form/online registration is accessible, or to call 0116 2889889 and ask for Sharon Cherry.
