Clinical skills · CPD-accredited · Fully online
General Practice
Consult, examine and prescribe in general practice.
Build the consultation, examination and prescribing skills to work in general practice, across nine online modules from asthma to mental health, led by a consultant pharmacist. Study from home and leave with a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion.
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Online course
General Practice
Fully online
- Certificate of Completion, 32 CPD hours, no expiry
- Fully online: nine modules of slides and video lectures
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- Format
- Fully online: nine modules of slides and video lectures
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion · 32 CPD hours
- Who can book
- Designed for healthcare professionals working in general practice
- Prepares pharmacists to work in general practice and Primary Care Networks
- Where
- Online, from home
Good to know
- Pay online by card, or spread the cost with Klarna or PayPal at checkout
- Fully online: study from home, no travel needed
- Your booking confirmation e-mail explains how to log in
Questions before you book? Call 020 8050 4353, 10am to 5pm, seven days a week.
The modules
Take the whole package, or choose a module
Every module can be booked on its own. The package above includes them all.
Asthma
£150
Online asthma module for general practice: assessment, management and prescribing, with downloadable slides and video lectures.
3 video lectures · slides to download
Cardiology
£150
Online cardiology module: carrying out a cardiology consultation and assessing heart function in general practice.
3 video lectures · slides to download
COPD
£150
Online module on assessing and managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in general practice.
2 video lectures · slides to download
Dermatology
£150
Online dermatology module on assessing and managing skin conditions in primary care, with video lectures.
6 video lectures · slides to download
Diabetes
£150
Online diabetes module: assessment, treatment and ongoing management in primary care, with video lectures.
3 video lectures · slides to download
ENT
£150
Video lectures and downloadable slides on assessing and managing ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions.
5 video lectures · slides to download
Hypertension
£150
Online module on assessing, managing and treating high blood pressure in general practice.
2 video lectures · slides to download
Prescribing in mental health
£150
Online module on safe, effective prescribing for common mental health conditions in primary care.
4 video lectures · slides to download
Respiratory (chest infections)
£150
Online module on assessing and managing chest infections in general practice, with video lectures.
3 video lectures · slides to download
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What our students say
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The syllabus
General practice training for pharmacists: what the course covers
- 01Taking a thorough drug history
- 02Consultation records in line with NHS guidance
- 03Formal diagnoses and differential diagnosis plans
- 04Full clinical examinations
- 05Long-term conditions: hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD and mental health
- 06Acute conditions: cardiology, ENT, dermatology and chest infections
- 07Prescribing in line with NICE guidelines
- 08Interpreting spirometry, diabetes blood results and other diagnostic tests
The day
How your general practice training for pharmacists course runs
Fully online
- Book onlineChoose the full package or a single module, and pay online.
- Log inYour booking confirmation e-mail explains how to log in to the module slides and video lectures.
- Study from homeEach module has downloadable slides and video lectures you can watch as often as you need.
- Get your certificateComplete the package and receive your CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion.
Why train with us
Why book General Practice with London Medical School
Is it for you?
Who takes this course
Who it is for
- Pharmacists preparing to work in general practice
- Pharmacists joining or working in Primary Care Networks
- Healthcare professionals working in general practice
- Pharmacists building CPD for revalidation
Entry requirements
- Designed for healthcare professionals working in general practice
- Prepares pharmacists to work in general practice and Primary Care Networks
What you leave with
- Certificate of Completion, CPD-accredited, 32 CPD hours, no expiry
- Nine modules of slides and video lectures to watch as often as you need
- CPD you can use alongside pharmacist revalidation
SampleYour certificate
What you receive
- Certificate of Completion from London Medical School, issued at the end of your course
- Your name, the course title and your training date
- A unique certificate number that employers and insurers can check on our verification page
- No expiry, and a printed copy available for £25
How it works
Booking in three steps
- Book onlinePay by card, or spread the cost with Klarna or PayPal at checkout.
- Log inYour booking confirmation e-mail explains how to log in.
- Get your certificateComplete the course online and receive your certificate.
Employers and agencies
Booking for staff or a team?
Book several people in one go: choose the number of people on the booking card, then enter each person’s details as you book. Each of them gets their own login. Or call us to pay by bank transfer, or to arrange a closed session for your own team.
Every certificate carries the learner’s name, the course, the date and a certificate number, which anyone can check on our certificate verification page.
Questions
General practice training for pharmacists: questions before you book
Which modules are included?
Nine: hypertension, prescribing in mental health, diabetes, asthma, COPD, cardiology, ENT, dermatology and respiratory (chest infections).
Is it fully online?
Yes. Every module is online, with downloadable slides and video lectures, so there is no travel and nothing to attend in person.
Who teaches the modules?
All modules are delivered by our consultant prescriber pharmacist.
Can I use it for revalidation?
The course can be used alongside pharmacist revalidation, and it helps you meet your CPD requirements.
Can I book a single module?
Yes. Each module can be booked on its own. The package brings all nine together.
What certificate do I get?
A Certificate of Completion from London Medical School, CPD-accredited with 32 CPD hours. It does not expire, it carries its own certificate number that anyone can check on our verification page, and a printed copy is available for £25.
What if none of the dates suit me?
Call 020 8050 4353 and the office will help you find a date.
Is the course fully online?
Yes. You study online, with no travel needed, and your booking confirmation e-mail explains how to log in.
How do I pay, and can I spread the cost?
Online by card, or choose Klarna or PayPal at checkout to spread the cost. You can also pay by bank transfer, or by cash or card at the School.
Do discount codes apply?
If a code is running, it is applied automatically at checkout to the courses it covers, and the price on this page updates to show it.
Can I book for staff or a group?
Yes. Choose the number of people on the booking card and book them all in one go; you enter each person’s details as you book, and each of them gets their own login. Or call 020 8050 4353 to pay by bank transfer, or to arrange a closed session for your team.
Where are you, and when are you open?
208 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London SW15 6TD, one minute from Putney rail station and five minutes from East Putney (District line). The office is open 10am to 5pm, seven days a week, on 020 8050 4353.
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