Essential Updates in Therapeutics

This popular course is back for 2018!

Our face-to-face session runs as part of Cardiff University’s MSc, PgDip and PgCert in Therapeutics and is also open to other medical staff as a standalone non-credit bearing course.

The open day provides a taster of Cardiff University’s Therapeutics programmes and gives you the opportunity to meet and learn from experts in the field.

The one-day course offers essential updates on some of the most significant challenges facing healthcare professionals. The course features subjects such as Pulmonary Disease, Inhaler use, and Polypharmacy in older people.

Who is it for?

Any healthcare professional (eg doctor, nurse, pharmacist, paramedic) with an interest in the evidence-based management of commonly encountered conditions.

Course Details

This course runs on Saturday 13 October in Cardiff. It’s a full day event (9am – 4.30pm with lunch), and there are 6 key talks, including a keynote session.

The cost is £125 and this includes the morning and afternoon sessions, refreshments, lunch, and course materials to take home.

There is also the option of staying overnight and attending the evening dinner for a total price of £225.

What will I learn?

Keynote session by Professor Emeritus Phil Routledge

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – an ever-changing landscape

Advancing inhaler technique – making inhaled drugs count

Difficult cases in hypertension – what do I do next

Polypharmacy in older people – cases from the front line

Healthcare is team care – building resilience into the healthcare model

More information, including how to book, will be available very soon. In the meantime, to find out more, please contact train@cardiff.ac.uk or call 029 2087 5274.