DG 9
Goal: Continuing Professional Development Strategies

Brief interventions for tobacco cessation: Guidance for pharmacists

DG 7 DG 9 DG 18 November 2024

Brief interventions for tobacco cessation: Guidance for pharmacists
Brief interventions for tobacco cessation: Guidance for pharmacists

Management of long-lasting musculoskeletal pain

DG 15 DG 9 DG 14 DG 19 November 2024

Management of long-lasting musculoskeletal pain
Management of long-lasting musculoskeletal pain

Managing period pain in the community pharmacy

DG 15 DG 9 DG 14 DG 19 November 2024

Episode 1: Primary dysmenorrhea 
Episode 1: Primary dysmenorrhea 
Episode 2: Secondary dysmenorrhea
Episode 2: Secondary dysmenorrhea

Paediatric pain and fever management

DG 15 DG 9 DG 14 DG 19 September 2024

Episode 1: Understanding paediatric pain and fever
Episode 1: Understanding paediatric pain and fever
Episode 2: Managing pain and fever across age groups
Episode 2: Managing pain and fever across age groups
Episode 3: Practical strategies and case scenarios for supporting care across age transitions in children
Episode 3: Practical strategies and case scenarios for supporting care across age transitions in children

Pharmacists' role in supporting health behaviour change

DG 15 DG 9 DG 18 DG 19 July 2024

Episode 1 – Making health habits last
Episode 1 – Making health habits last
Episode 2 – The science of behavioural economics
Episode 2 – The science of behavioural economics
Episode 3 – Models of behavioural change (COM-B)
Episode 3 – Models of behavioural change (COM-B)
Episode 4 – Stages of behavioural change model in medicines adherence
Episode 4 – Stages of behavioural change model in medicines adherence
Episode 5 – The place of intrinsic motivation in medicine adherence
Episode 5 – The place of intrinsic motivation in medicine adherence
Episode 6 – The place of extrinsic motivation in medicine adherence
Episode 6 – The place of extrinsic motivation in medicine adherence

Key self-care concepts

DG 19 DG 9 DG 15 July 2024

Episode 1 – The seven pillars of self-care
Episode 1 – The seven pillars of self-care
Episode 2 – The role of health literacy in self-care
Episode 2 – The role of health literacy in self-care
Episode 3 – The self-care continuum
Episode 3 – The self-care continuum

Management of body pain: cold & heat therapy

DG 19 DG 9 July 2024

Management of body pain: cold & heat therapy
Management of body pain: cold & heat therapy

Causes and management of reflux

DG 15 DG 19 DG 9 July 2024

Episode 1: What is reflux disease?
Episode 1: What is reflux disease?
Episode 2: Gastric acid pocket management vs reflux prevention
Episode 2: Gastric acid pocket management vs reflux prevention
Episode 3: Strategies for management of reflux-like symptoms
Episode 3: Strategies for management of reflux-like symptoms

From prescription to over-the-counter

DG 9 DG 18 DG 19 June 2024

Episode 1 – Key considerations in managing switches to OTC analgesics
Episode 1 – Key considerations in managing switches to OTC analgesics
Episode 2 – Essential advice on OTC analgesics
Episode 2 – Essential advice on OTC analgesics

Self-care approaches for fatty liver disease management

DG 15 DG 9 DG 14 DG 19 April 2024

Episode 1 – What is fatty liver disease and who is most at risk of developing it? 
Episode 1 – What is fatty liver disease and who is most at risk of developing it? 
Episode 2 – How can pharmacists support individuals living with fatty liver disease?
Episode 2 – How can pharmacists support individuals living with fatty liver disease?
Episode 2 – How can pharmacists support individuals living with fatty liver disease?
Episode 2 – How can pharmacists support individuals living with fatty liver disease?
Episode 2 – How can pharmacists support individuals living with fatty liver disease?
Episode 2 – How can pharmacists support individuals living with fatty liver disease?
Episode 3 – How can pharmacists support patients with co-morbidities in preventing fatty liver disease?
Episode 3 – How can pharmacists support patients with co-morbidities in preventing fatty liver disease?
Episode 3 – How can pharmacists support patients with co-morbidities in preventing fatty liver disease?
Episode 3 – How can pharmacists support patients with co-morbidities in preventing fatty liver disease?
Episode 3 – How can pharmacists support patients with co-morbidities in preventing fatty liver disease?
Episode 3 – How can pharmacists support patients with co-morbidities in preventing fatty liver disease?

Addressing vaccine fatigue, complacency and confidence

DG 9 DG 14 February 2024

Episode 1 – What can pharmacists in low- and middle-income countries do about adult vaccination mistrust?
Episode 1 – What can pharmacists in low- and middle-income countries do about adult vaccination mistrust?
Episode 2 – What is vaccine complacency and fatigue and how can pharmacists address them among at-risk adults?
Episode 2 – What is vaccine complacency and fatigue and how can pharmacists address them among at-risk adults?
Episode 3 – How can pharmacists build confidence in adult vaccination?
Episode 3 – How can pharmacists build confidence in adult vaccination?

Let's talk about vaccines!

DG 15 DG 16 DG 9 December 2023

Episode 1 – Pharmacists’ roles in vaccination
Episode 1 – Pharmacists’ roles in vaccination
Episode 2 – Benefits of influenza vaccination in special populations
Episode 2 – Benefits of influenza vaccination in special populations
Episode 3 – Benefits of pertussis vaccination 
Episode 3 – Benefits of pertussis vaccination 

Fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes

DG 15 DG 19 DG 9 November 2023

Fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes
Fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes
Stłuszczenie wątroby i cukrzyca typu 2
Stłuszczenie wątroby i cukrzyca typu 2

Vaccination: Benefits beyond specific disease prevention

DG 16 DG 19 DG 9 November 2023

Episode 1 – Vaccines’ role in healthy ageing
Episode 1 – Vaccines’ role in healthy ageing
Episode 2 – Vaccination in Australia: A focus on older adults
Episode 2 – Vaccination in Australia: A focus on older adults
Episode 3 – A European perspective on vaccination for older adults’ health
Episode 3 – A European perspective on vaccination for older adults’ health
Episode 4 – The multifaceted benefits of vaccination
Episode 4 – The multifaceted benefits of vaccination
Episode 5 – Pharmacists’ roles’ in addressing vaccination hesitancy
Episode 5 – Pharmacists’ roles’ in addressing vaccination hesitancy

Self-care interventions for enhanced patient care

DG 4 DG 19 DG 9 October 2023

Episode 1 – Self-care interventions for enhanced patient care: management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
Episode 1 – Self-care interventions for enhanced patient care: management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
Episode 2 – Self-care interventions for enhanced patient care: management of irritable bowel syndrome
Episode 2 – Self-care interventions for enhanced patient care: management of irritable bowel syndrome
Episode 3 – Self-care interventions for enhanced patient care: management of sore throats
Episode 3 – Self-care interventions for enhanced patient care: management of sore throats

Ethics in pharmacy practice

DG 2 DG 3 DG 21 DG 9 May 2023

Commercialism and loyalty
Commercialism and loyalty
Potential drug misuse
Potential drug misuse
Paternalism in pharmacy
Paternalism in pharmacy
A framework for ethical decision making
A framework for ethical decision making
Professional Autonomy
Professional Autonomy
Privacy and confidentiality
Privacy and confidentiality
Provision of medical advice
Provision of medical advice

Self-management of common ailments

DG 9 DG 15 May 2023

A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self manage common ailments - Ep 1
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self manage common ailments - Ep 1
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self manage common ailments — Ep 2
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self manage common ailments — Ep 2
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self-manage common ailments — Ep 3
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self-manage common ailments — Ep 3
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self manage common ailments — Ep 4
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self manage common ailments — Ep 4
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self manage common ailments — Ep 5
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self manage common ailments — Ep 5
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self-manage common ailments— Ep 6
A day in the life of a pharmacist supporting patients to self-manage common ailments— Ep 6

Reflux management in the community: Guidance for pharmacists

DG 15 DG 9 February 2023

Latest developments on the causes of symptomatic reflux
Latest developments on the causes of symptomatic reflux
Symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

Recognising and managing chronic bronchitis in the community

DG 15 DG 9 November 2022

Definition, clinical manifestations and red flags for chronic bronchitis
Definition, clinical manifestations and red flags for chronic bronchitis
Non-pharmacological approaches and lifestyle changes to support patients’ self-care
Non-pharmacological approaches and lifestyle changes to support patients’ self-care
Pharmacological approaches and treatments for chronic bronchitis
Pharmacological approaches and treatments for chronic bronchitis

Sore throat management in the community

DG 15 DG 9 November 2022

Causes (infectious and non-infectious)
Causes (infectious and non-infectious)
Patient's experience: Symptoms, progression and duration
Patient's experience: Symptoms, progression and duration
Triage (including POC testing) and decision-making, including referral
Triage (including POC testing) and decision-making, including referral
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance
Pharmacological treatment approaches
Pharmacological treatment approaches
Non-pharmacological treatment approaches
Non-pharmacological treatment approaches

Vaccines and special-risk population groups

DG 16 DG 9 November 2022

 Pharmacy teams and all healthcare workers
Pharmacy teams and all healthcare workers
Pregnant individuals
Pregnant individuals
Chronic respiratory diseases
Chronic respiratory diseases
Cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular diseases
Older adults
Older adults
Diabetes
Diabetes

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