Angela Markham – Team Leader & Prescription Lead
Black Country Family Practice, Tipton
Responsible for managing and authorizing prescriptions, including updates from hospital discharges and consultant letters.
Ensures prescriptions are checked by GPs before issuing to patients.
Module 4 : Issuing prescriptions for holidays
Easy
2:48 mins
By the end of this section, you should understand:
The correct procedure for issuing prescriptions to patients who are going on holiday.
Module 3 : Issuing prescriptions
Easy
5:15 mins
Upon completion of this section, you should understand:
The correct procedure for issuing repeat prescriptions
Key checks before generating a repeat prescription
The 7-day prescription process and its NHS cost implications
How to process a repeat prescription request
The importance of clear dosage instructions
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) process
Best practices for managing SIP Feeds
Module 2 : Medication abbreviation and Responsibility
Easy
6:27 mins
By the end of this section, you should be able to:
Understand and recognize common medication abbreviations used in prescriptions.
Brief Description of Repeat Prescriptions
Easy
2:12 mins
By the end of this section, you should understand:
The serious and increasing problem of wasted or unused medicines within the NHS.
How to effectively manage and improve the repeat prescription process.
Module 1 : Introduction
Easy
2:20 mins
By the end of this section, you should understand:
The serious and increasing problem of wasted or unused medicines within the NHS.
How to effectively manage and improve the repeat prescription process.
Module 2 : Anatomy
Easy
4:00 mins
By the end of this section, you will understand:
The structure and function of the human spine
The spinal regions most prone to injury
The importance of maintaining good posture
How poor posture can cause injury
Common types and severity of spinal injuries
Module 5 : Ergonomic Risk Assessment
Easy
4:34 mins
By the end of this section, you should understand:
The purpose and importance of ergonomic risk assessments
The term ergonomic risk assessment
The key components involved and their role in promoting safe manual handling
Module 4 : Load management
Easy
6:49 mins
By the end of this section, you will understand:
How to recognize and avoid incorrect moving and handling techniques
How to apply correct load management and safe handling practices
Module 3 : Principles of Safe Handling
Easy
4:14 mins
By the end of this section, you will understand:
The biomechanical and ergonomic principles for safe handling
How to maintain good ergonomic working posture
How to use your center of gravity, stable base, and short levers to prevent injury
