OVERVIEW

Minor Illness Course is organized by M&K Update Ltd and will be held from Jan 12 - 14, 2027.

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. Aimed at nurses working in Walk-In Centres, Urgent Care Centres, Minor Injury Units, Primary Care, General Practice, Schools and Accident & Emergency. The course will also appeal to pharmacists and allied professionals.

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

AIMS 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.