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Medication
Self-Limiting Conditions Independent Study Program – College of Pharmacists of Manitoba
DURATION
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
15
ACCREDITATION
EXPIRY DATE
2018-05-03
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this self-study, the pharmacist will be able to:
- Describe and apply the Manitoba regulations and practice directions related to pharmacist prescribing for self-limiting conditions.
- Describe the pathophysiology of the self-limiting conditions listed in Schedule 3 to the Pharmaceutical Regulation including atopic dertmatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, urticaria; acne vulgaris; tinea pedis; candidal stomatitis; unspecified haemorrhoids without complication; vasomotor and allergic rhinitis; seborrhoeic dermatitis (excluding pediatric); recurrent oral aphthae; and vomiting of pregnancy, unspecified.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of the conditions and identify red flags.
- Appropriately assess and evaluate a patients symptoms to determine if treatment is suitable or if referral is necessary.
- Determine the most effective course of action (treatment, referral, or reassurance) and communicate this with the patient.
- Educate the patient on the correct use of drugs or treatment.
- Educate the patient on the possible non-pharmacological measures.
- Provide accurate goals of therapy and monitoring parameters to the patient.