Minor Illness Course (Aug 12 - 14, 2026)

Minor Illness Course is organized by M&K Update Ltd and will be held from Aug 12 - 14, 2026 in London, England, United Kingdom.

Description:
The established and very popular conveniently packaged course, which is delivered by clinical experts who have up to date working knowledge and skills. The three-days will progress candidates towards a safe standard for practice in the management of adults with a minor illness. Attendees will then be ready to gain competency when returning to their place of work.

Course Content:

• Taking a clinical history; communication skills; record keeping
• Documentation and record keeping; certification (NHS and private)
• Evidence-based practice
• Legal and professional responsibilities
• How to conduct a physical examination
• Recognising common presentations
• Upper respiratory tract colds & flu, cough, sore throat, fever, nose bleeds
• Eyes and ears
• Skin infections, rashes, wounds, bites and stings, lesions, parasites, allergy
• Head, neck and back, headache, head injury, pain, mouth and dental problems
• Abdomen: pain, diarrhoea and vomiting, indigestion, constipation
• Gynaecology vaginal discharge, pain, menstrual problems, contraception
• Mental Health: depression, anxiety, phobia
• Conclusion & evaluation

Course Aims and Outcomes:

• To equip the practitioner with history taking and clinical examination skills to deal with a wide range of minor illness conditions.
• Explore current best practice and provide the theoretical underpinning for a range of commonly encountered conditions.