Minor Illness Programme

Why choose the Minor Illness Programme?

The Minor Illness Programme is an open learning format that provides a route for nurses to expand their skill base and inform their practice. The material supplies up-to-date, research-based protocols which, when used in conjunction with supervised consultations in a local setting, ensure that the nurse’s management of minor illness is safe and effective.

Minor Illness Programme syllabus

Part 1: The Essentials – First contact minor illness nursing, improved access to care, communication and organisational skills, evidence-based practice, clinical Governance

Part 2: Diagnosis – Infections, examination techniques, clinical skills

Part 3: Using Drugs – Clinical Pharmacology: pharmacodynamics & pharmacokinetics, prescribing, recommended formulary for Minor Illness

Each learner will receive:

·         Three workbooks

·         A CD-ROM illustrating over 40 commonly presented conditions to aid diagnosis

·         A copy of The Minor Illness Manual by Gina Johnson, Ian Hill-Smith and Chris Ellis (GENERAL PRACTITIONERS)

·         Six months free access to the authors website, including email alerts, updated and additional information and a forum

Minor Illness Programme Testimonials