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Practitioner Development UK offers accredited continuing professional development (CPD) courses in nursing, midwifery and healthcare. Our face-to-face and online courses help take your career to the next level.
AR94 Recognising and Managing Acute Skin Conditions in Primary Care: A dermatology short course for health care providers
This dermatology course is designed for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their knowledge in primary care dermatology and improve patient outcomes for those presenting with acute skin conditions. It is ideal for advanced nurse practitioners, nurse practitioners, primary care nurses, practice nurses, school nurses, and allied health professionals. Whether you are new to dermatology or looking to refresh your skills, this course will provide valuable insights and practical knowledge.
Participants will learn to identify and treat various skin conditions, improving their skills in clinical dermatology.
A153 Confident Deprescribing: Practical Skills for Safer Prescribing in Older People
Are you ever unsure what to stop, when to stop it—or how to explain why?
This practical, hands-on virtual workshop will equip non-medical prescribers with the confidence and tools to make safe, evidence-informed decisions when managing patients on multiple medications. You’ll learn how to identify potentially harmful combinations, streamline repeat prescriptions, reduce treatment burden for patients, and ensure prescribing is always safe, appropriate, and cost-effective. Whether you’re doing structured medication reviews, attending ward rounds, or advising in care homes—this session will support your real-world decision-making.
Delivered live via Zoom, the course includes case studies, quick-reference tools, and time-saving strategies to improve prescribing in older adults.
A03 Five-Day Patient Assessment Skills Workshop: History Taking and Physical Examination
This face to face Five-Day Patient Assessment Skills Workshop is an intensive program designed to develop and enhance healthcare professionals' skills in patient assessment. This course is suitable for nurses, and allied health professionals involved in the initial assessment and management of patients. Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in evaluating patients effectively.
Accredited by CPD Standards Office (CPD SO), this workshop ensures that participants are learning the most up-to-date, evidence-based practices. The course integrates theoretical learning with practical application to ensure proficiency in clinical assessments. By the end of this workshop, healthcare professionals will be better equipped to conduct thorough and systematic patient evaluations, ultimately improving patient care outcomes.