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Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.
13 Aug 2025 , 10 Min Module
With OTC advice and self care solutions, pharmacy teams can help to identify and treat eye problems as early as possible, preventing discomfort and even potential loss of vision.
13 Aug 2025 , 15 Min Module
From cuts and grazes to CPR, there are many ways pharmacy teams can support customers with first aid concerns.
13 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article
Bladder and bowel conditions can make daily tasks inconvenient, whilst also being extremely painful and uncomfortable. Training Matters explores the different conditions pharmacy teams may come across.
Alongside providing medication for asthmatic customers and those with COPD, pharmacy team members can also provide essential lifestyle advice key to preventing flare-ups and the condition worsening.
Everyone experiences headache from time to time, but do your customers know the difference between a tension headache and a migraine, a cluster headache and one brought on by dehydration?
11 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article
Children are prone to pain and fever, from the inevitable growing pains and teething to bouts of the flu and colds. Luckily, parents and caregivers can find plenty of advice and treatment options in the pharmacy.
07 Jul 2025 , 15 Min Module
From verrucas to varicose veins, pharmacy teams are perfectly placed to help customers look after their feet and legs to stay mobile and pain-free.
07 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article
Weight loss drugs have helped many people on their weight management journey, and now new research is showing that they may have more benefits. Eating a varied diet, prioritising whole foods and remembering what constitutes a ‘healthy weight’ however, is still important.
Muscles and joints carefully connect bones and systems throughout the body, allowing us to walk, speak, blink and breathe. As they are used daily, however, they can come under strain from overuse or become injured due to trauma. Luckily, there are many treatment options available in the pharmacy.
06 Jun 2025 , 15 Min Module
Training Matters explores how pharmacy teams can help customers to have stress-free holidays and feel confident taking on travel health concerns.
06 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article
From ear infections to hearing loss, customers can experience multiple problems when it comes to their ears. Training Matters explores how to spot such conditions early and the appropriate OTC treatment to recommend.
While age does impact one’s susceptibility to certain conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, there are many lifestyle changes customers can implement to reduce the likelihood of their onset.
Much of the time, a customer’s headache can easily be cured with OTC medicine or some self care advice. However, headache and migraine can cause extreme discomfort and in some cases may require a closer look.
14 May 2025 , 15 Min Module
Conditions like psoriasis and hair loss can hugely impact customers’ wellbeing. Pharmacy teams have a crucial role to play in managing the physical and emotional consequences.
14 May 2025 , 1 Min Article
There are a variety of eye problems that have accessible OTC or self care solutions, but knowing how to differentiate between them is crucial.
