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TEST

The course is laid out in six lessons followed by case-based scenarios.

Lesson 1: Biological Medicines – an Introduction

• Understand why biological medicines are important for you and your patient
• Outline the history of the development of biological medicines
• Understand the key differences between small molecule medicines and biological medicines

Lesson 2: Development of Biological Medicines

• Understand that the living organisms used to produce a biological medicine are naturally variable
• Understand how the product is defined by the manufacturing process for biological medicines
• Outline the scientific principles used to ensure that quality, safety and efficacy is consistently maintained
• Discuss the concept of immunogenicity and its importance

Lesson 3: Biosimilars

• Define a biosimilar
• Outline key differences between biosimilar and novel biological medicine regulatory pathways
• Understand how scientific principles used to ensure batch to batch similarity for the reference medicine are used to confirm biosimilarity
• Potential advantages biosimilars bring for the patient

Lesson 4: Interchangeability

• Define interchangeability, switching and automatic substitution
• Outline current regulations and legislation in Ireland
• Knowledge of recommendations relating to switching in the Irish health service
• Knowledge of the management of biological medicines on the High Tech Hub

Lesson 5: Pharmacovigilance

• Understand that the safety considerations for a biosimilar and its reference medicine are the same
• Understand all newly approved biological medicines are “black triangle”
• Understand that traceability is essential for pharmacovigilance of biological medicines

Lesson 6: Education

• On successful completion of this section, you will be able to discuss the importance of education and the role of pharmacists

Lesson 7: Case-based Scenarios

On completion of this programme participants should be able to:

• Understand the differences between mentoring and coaching
• Recognise the benefits of a mentoring relationship for both parties
• Describe the principles of mentoring including recognised theories and frameworks
• Describe the different types of mentoring
• Recognise what a good mentoring relationship looks like
• Identify the core skills and qualities of an effective mentor
• Identify the qualities of an effective mentee
• Understand the stages of a mentoring relationship/cycle
• Use appropriate goal-setting tools
• Demonstrate key mentoring skills
• Recognise the importance of the mentoring contract
• Understand the limitations of a mentoring relationship
• Explore the ways in which the skills, acquired in this course, can be used in practice

As the numbers are limited for this event, if you are not able to attend please use the unenrol option to allow your place be allocated to someone on the waiting list.

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By the end of this module, you should be able to:

• Outline the legislative basis and ethical framework pertaining to the provision of the Common Conditions Service and associated prescribing.
• Identify the supporting standards of practice, ethical principles, antimicrobial stewardship and clinical protocols and guidelines related to prescribing for common conditions.
• Describe the seven PSI guiding principles listed in PSI 'Guidelines to Support the Provision of a Common Conditions Service', including applying the associated outcome-focused indicators and mandatory duties as detailed in the PSI Guidelines.
• Explain a pharmacist’s responsibility and accountability, including those in governance roles, in ensuring the provision of a safe and high-quality service.
• Detail required record-keeping requirements, including legislative requirements pertaining to the issuing of a prescription and those related to patient consent.
• Identify recommended evidence-based resources to optimise patient outcomes when prescribing approved medicines for common conditions.
• Apply patient consultation and communication skills in the context of the Common Conditions Service. 

Both certificates must be achieved if you wish to deliver a Common Conditions Service.