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Mastering Asthma Management and Device Handling: Advanced Training for Pharmacists

Join the Ghana College of Pharmacists for an impactful hybrid Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training event, designed to enhance your skills and knowledge in asthma management. This program aims to equip pharmacists with the latest insights and practical skills necessary for optimizing therapeutic outcomes in asthma care.

 

VIRTUAL COMPONENT

Date: Monday, 29th July 2024

Platform: CES Learning Platform

Time: 4:00 PM

 

The theoretical component will be delivered exclusively online, offering an in-depth understanding of asthma, its management, and the crucial role of pharmacists.

 

Presentation Topics for the Theoretical Component

  • Understanding Asthma in the Pharmacy Setting
  • Role of Pharmacists in the Management of Asthma

  

HANDS-ON PRACTICAL COMPONENT

Date: Tuesday, 30th July 2024

Location: University of Ghana Medical Centre’s (UGMC) Clinical Simulation Centre

 

 

Session 1: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Session 1: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  

Registration Notice for In-Person Asthma Management Training

Registration is now open for the practical asthma management training at the UGMC Clinical Simulation Centre. Please ensure you attend the virtual session on July 29th, 2024 at 4 PM and pass the post-test as this is mandatory for in-person participation.

Important: Only register if you are sure you can attend, to allow fair access for all. Spots are limited to 50 per session.

The practical component will focus on the teaching of, demonstration and practice of using asthma devices, ensuring that participants gain hands-on experience under the guidance of distinguished and highly experienced pharmacists in the management of Asthma.

 

 REGISTER HERE FOR THE PRACTICAL SESSION  https://forms.gle/6ouMUrL6t7skE5WY8

 

JOIN US

Enhance your expertise and improve patient outcomes in asthma care. Register now for the virtual theoretical session and ensure secure your spot for the hands-on practical component. This is a unique opportunity to learn, practice, and excel in asthma management.

 

ORGANIZED BY

 

 

Target Audience: Pharmacists

Date (Virtual Session): Monday 29th July 2024

Date (Practical Session): Tuesday 30th July 2024

 

AGENDA

4:00pm: Opening Remarks by Pharm Yvonne Yirenkyiwaa Esseku PhD

4:05pm: Presentation 1 - Understanding Asthma in the Pharmacy Setting by Dr. Amah F. Nkansah

4:50 pm: Presentation 2 - The Role of Pharmacists in the Management of Asthma by Prof Victor Wutor

5:35 pm: Q&A Session

6:05 pm: Evaluation 

6:10 pm: Closing Remarks by Pharm Yvonne Yirenkyiwaa Esseku PhD

Overview

Course Description

This comprehensive training event is designed to enhance pharmacists' expertise in asthma management through a blend of virtual and hands-on learning. Participants will first engage in a theoretical session covering asthma's burden, epidemiology, and pathophysiology, alongside management guidelines and treatment options, on the CES Learning Platform. The following day, they will apply their knowledge in practical sessions at the University of Ghana Medical Centre’s Clinical Simulation Centre, focusing on the effective use of asthma devices and inhalers. By integrating these components, the training aims to equip pharmacists with the skills needed to provide optimal asthma care and patient education, thereby improving therapeutic outcomes.

What you will learn

Upon successful participation and completion of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the burden, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of asthma.

2. Apply asthma management guidelines and treatment options effectively.

3. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of various asthma devices and inhalers.

4. Educate patients on self-management techniques for better asthma control.

5. Fulfill their roles as pharmacists in asthma management with enhanced expertise.

Course Content


Lecture Sessions

  • VIRTUAL (THEORETHICAL) COMPONENT 2 Hours

Downloadables

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About Facilitators

  • 4 Courses on CES

DCOP/Dr Ellen Sam

BPharm, MSc, PgDip, PharmD, FGCPharm

Chief Pharmacist - Ghana Police Hospital. Principal Clinical Pharmacist /Preceptor, Adjunct lecturer, Department of Pharmacy Practice

Police Hospital, KNUST

Dr Ellen Sam is a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), and the Chief Pharmacist of the Ghana Police Hospital. She is also in charge of all pharmaceutical-related issues of the Ghana Police Service. She is also the Principal Clinical Pharmacist at the Police Hospital.

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  • 4 Courses on CES

Prof. Victor Wutor

B.Pharm, M.Sc, MBA, DrPH, Ph.D, FGCPharm

Visiting Professor of Biotechnology

Rhodes University, Microbial Molecular Biology at the University of Peshawar.
Certified Respiratory Educator.

Victor holds a PhD in Biotechnology, MBA (Entrepreneurial Management), MSc (Applied Microbiology) and B. Pharm (Hon). He is currently studying for a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree.

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  • 2 Courses on CES

Pharm. Obedia Akweley Seaneke

BPharm., MSc, MSc, FGCPharm

Specialist Pharmacist in Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Head of Pharmacy of the Child Health

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana

Pharm. Obedia Akweley Seaneke is a Specialist Pharmacist in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana. She is the Head of Pharmacy of the Child Health Department and is the Pharmacist in charge of the Asthma Clinic of the same institution.

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  • 2 Courses on CES

Dr F. Amah Nkansah

PharmD, MSc (Clin Pharm), EMBA, FPCOP, FGCPharm, MPSGh

Deputy Director of Pharmacy/ Consultant Clinical Pharmacist, Part-Time Lecturer, Fellowship Lecturer

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana

Dr (Mrs). F. Amah Nkansah is a Consultant Clinical Pharmacist and a Deputy Director of Pharmacy at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Accra, Ghana.

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