Category Archives: Modules
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Common Eye Problems: Front Shop Module 1, 2020
Posted on 20th February 2020 by admin in Modules.Patients often visit the community pharmacy with eye complaints. The pharmacy staff are well-placed to inform customers about maintaining healthy eyes as well as about managing common eye problems. This module discusses the presentation, the signs and symptoms and the treatment of common eye conditions, such as conjunctivitis and blepharitis. This module will enable you […]
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Common Eye Problems: Pharmacists Module 1, 2020
Posted on 20th February 2020 by admin in Modules.Vision is our dominant sense. Some 70% of all the sensory receptors in the body are in the eyes. Common eye problems may range from tired, red eyes through to deteriorating vision. Patients often visit community pharmacies with eye complaints, and pharmacists are well-placed to advise them. This Module identifies the more common eye problems […]
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Depression: Front Shop Module 5, 2019
Posted on 28th November 2019 by admin in Modules.Depression is a medical condition that is more serious than everyday sadness. It causes long-lasting symptoms that interfere with a person’s ability to function. In children and adolescents, depression affects their ability to perform well in school and to develop and maintain relationships and is often accompanied by behavioural problems, substance abuse and other mental […]
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Major Depression: Pharmacists Module 5, 2019
Posted on 28th November 2019 by admin in Modules.Major depressive disorder (MDD) or unipolar major depression, is a leading cause of illness and disability globally and in South Africa. It is the most common psychiatric disorder worldwide with a prevalence that is increasing over time. Despite the high prevalence rates, few people with depression discuss their symptoms with a doctor. This is known […]
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Understanding Asthma: Front Shop Module 4, 2019
Posted on 28th August 2019 by admin in Modules.Asthma is a common lung disease that affects millions of adults and children worldwide. It causes narrowing of the airways (breathing tubes) in the lungs that can make it hard to breathe. This module will enable members of staff to understand asthma and its management. For example: what the symptoms of asthma are, what the […]
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Asthma – the 2019 Update: Pharmacists Module 4, 2019
Posted on 28th August 2019 by admin in Modules.Asthma is a common chronic disease that affects people of all ages in all parts of the world. It is a cause of substantial burden of disease, including both premature death and reduced quality of life. Asthma affects an estimated 339 million individuals worldwide. Despite the widespread availability of asthma treatment guidelines, surveys indicate that […]
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Minor Wounds and Burns: Front Shop Module 3, 2019
Posted on 25th June 2019 by admin in Modules.The Pharmacy Front Shop Member of staff is often the first person that the patient or their Caregiver seeks assistance from when they come into the pharmacy with a minor burn or wound injury. It is therefore valuable for you to have an understanding of how the skin functions, how wounds heal, and how minor […]
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Wound Care – an update for the Pharmacist: Pharmacists Module 3, 2019
Posted on 25th June 2019 by admin in Modules.The range of wound dressing products on the market is so wide that it may be confusing to both the Healthcare worker and the patient as to which product to use. No single product is suitable for every type of wound and therefore it is important to be able to take certain factors into consideration […]
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Updated SA Lipid Guidelines: Pharmacists Module 2, 2019
Posted on 29th April 2019 by admin in Modules.Although hyperlipidaemia does not cause symptoms, it can significantly increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including disease of blood vessels supplying the heart, the brain and limbs. Because of these risks, treatment is often recommended for people with hyperlipidaemia. This Module updates you on the management of dyslipidaemias based on the recent publication of […]
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Common Infant Ailments: Front Shop Module 2, 2019
Posted on 3rd April 2019 by admin in Modules.Infant ailments understandably create much parental concern and anxiety. It is difficult enough for new parents to cope with a crying or fussy infant, let alone an infant who is not well. Front Shop staff members in the pharmacy, especially if they have children of their own, can offer a valuable service to new parents […]
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