Who is this course suitable for?
All GPs who wish to increase their learning in therapeutics; GPs in training who wish to augment their training in this area of interest
How will it be taught?
- Pre-module and post-module learning needs assessment
- A blend of pre-module reading and viewing of recorded content
- Live interactive webinar including Q&A with subject matter experts
- Participants have the option to post, review, and participate in anonymised clinical cases via a moderated discussion forum.
What will I learn?
The course will provide evidence-based knowledge on therapeutics in primary care and aims to assist GPs with improving safety and efficiency in daily prescribing, managing adverse drug reactions, opiate essentials, polypharmacy, deprescribing, communication with patients around medication issues and prescribing in patients with renal impairment, renal failure and heart issues.
Participants will receive evidence-based learning on best practice and signposting to relevant guidelines.
Learning assessments needs will be addressed through pre course and post course learning needs
How will the course/module be assessed?
- Mandatory attendance at Live Q & A sessions
- Pre course and post course learning needs assessments
- Participation in discussions board
- Audit/quality improvement project*
*Participants may use their learning from the course to complete an audit/quality improvement project that meets this requirement for PCS in 2025 – 2026; this is not a mandatory requirement for the course itself.