Pharmacy First Training Options

There have been several news articles highlighting various training options for Pharmacy First. This is a round up of what’s available where:

Online/ virtual

1. Virtual Outcomes modules – for Pharmacists and Support Staff

• https://cpsc.franktesting.co.uk/news/latest-cpsc-news/new-virtual-outcomes-training-module-20

Virtual Outcomes have produced a useful topline aide-memoire of inclusion which can be downloaded here:

• https://cpsc.franktesting.co.uk/download_file/view/4395/3007

2. Agilio – for Pharmacists

7 short modules of 30 mins, one for each condition

• https://cpsc.franktesting.co.uk/news/latest-cpsc-news/pharmacy-first-training

3. CPPE – for Pharmacists and Technicians

Various courses including Dermatology

• https://www.cppe.ac.uk/services/pharmacy-first/

4. Various videos - Pharmacists

Want to see how to hold and use an otoscope or what to look for when doing a throat exam? There are several videos available to watch.

• https://cpsc.franktesting.co.uk/news/latest-cpsc-news/pharmacy-first-preparation-4

5. PharmOutcomes IT service guide and video – Pharmacists and Support Staff

For Pharmacies using PharmOutcomes to deliver the service there is a guide and video available to see what it will look like.

• https://cpsc.franktesting.co.uk/news/latest-cpsc-news/pharmacy-first-pharmoutcomes

Face to face training options

Several companies provide face to face training opportunities:

• https://cliniskills.helmlms.com/events  (Cliniskills have an option to add to a wait list - if they get enough interest in a location they wil look to add a workshop)
• https://ecgtraining.co.uk/product/pharmacy-first-training-blended/
• https://www.morphconsultancy.co.uk/events-study-days/