13. Continuing Professional Development

93% of module complete


	Bowel Health website: www.bowel-health.co.uk (includes an online version of this training resource with an interactive CPD function) www.ibs-relief.co.uk www.constipationfacts.co.uk

Example of a completed CPD record:

Activity completed:

A pharmacy Guide to Bowel Health. August 2006

Time taken to complete activity:

Reading (1 hour); Exercises (30 mins); Staff briefing (30 mins)

To what areas of competence does this learning relate?

C1: Working with patients and the public to maximise the efficacy, safety and cost effectiveness of Medicines
C2: Working with patients and the public to promote health
C3: Addressing the health and medication needs of specific client groups
C4: Working with other professions in healthcare and with other sectors
G2: Interacting, and working with, people
G6: Helping others to learn and develop

What have you learnt as a result?

The importance of good communication in dealing with customers

How private consulting areas can be used for customers with bowel conditions

A new review on the ‘myths & misconceptions’ of constipation

Red flag symptoms and when GP referral is required

Describe an example of how learning has been applied – what did you do differently as a result?

Briefed staff on the bowel conditions treatment path

Briefed staff on the checklist of red flag symptoms

Have decided how I will use my private consulting area with customers with bowel symptoms

Remerchandised my products around Bowel Health conditions

Describe any learning needs you have as a result of undertaking this activity

Make a list of products that are licensed for use in special groups, e.g. children and pregnant women

will keep this topic under review and look for further information to keep me up to date with future changes

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