A148 Assessing and Managing Ear and Upper Respiratory Conditions: A Practical Approach

Course summary

This course aims to equip primary care and community pharmacists with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively assess, diagnose, and manage minor ailments of the ear and upper respiratory tract. Emphasis will be placed on physical examination techniques, history taking, non-pharmacological and pharmacological management, and when to refer patients for lower respiratory tract conditions.

Who should attend?

Community and Primary Care Clinical Pharmacists
Allied Health Professionals

Cost

Course duration	Course CPD	In-house Course
1 day(s)	7 hour(s)	POA

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Aims / objectives

To enhance knowledge of physical examination techniques for the ear and upper respiratory tract.
To improve history-taking skills specific to ENT and respiratory conditions.
To identify and manage common minor ailments, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
To understand the differentiation between upper and lower respiratory tract conditions.
To know the criteria for referring patients with suspected lower respiratory tract conditions.

Course programme

Introduction and Overview

Review of the fundamental principles of history taking & physical examination techniques

History Taking for the Ear

Key questions specific to ear conditions
Identifying red flags in patient history

Physical Examination of the Ear

Theory review of ear examination techniques
Demonstration of ear examination
Hands-on practice in small groups
Tips for effective examination

Common Ear Conditions

Overview of common ailments (e.g., otitis media, tinnitus)
Diagnosis and differential diagnosis including red flags.
Pharmacological management strategies (e.g., antibiotics, analgesics)
Non-pharmacological management (e.g., warm compresses)

History Taking and Physical Examination of the Throat and Neck

Key questions for throat and neck lymph gland conditions
Identifying red flags
Demonstration of throat and neck examination
Hands-on practice in small groups

Common Nose and Throat Conditions

Overview of common ailments (e.g., pharyngitis, tonsillitis, rhinitis)
Diagnosis, differential diagnosis and red flag awareness.
Pharmacological management strategies (e.g., corticosteroids, antihistamines)
Non-pharmacological management (e.g., saline gargles, humidifiers)
When to refer.

History Taking and Physical Examination of the Lungs

Key questions for respiratory conditions including red flags.
Demonstration of lung examination techniques
Hands on practice

Differentiating Respiratory Infections and Referral Criteria

Key features of upper vs. lower respiratory tract conditions
Identifying when to refer for suspected lower respiratory tract issues

Case studies for clinical reasoning and referral pathways

Wrap-Up and Q&A

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TBA