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3.03 | PRESCRIBER AND DISPENSER TRAINING - Effective communication: prescribers

 

MODULE NAME:Effective communication: prescribers
MODULE CODE:L3.3 - 8
COURSE NAME:PRESCRIBER AND DISPENSER TRAINING
LEARNING LEVEL:Level 3 - AOD Treatment Specific Practice
TARGET AUDIENCE:All prescribers.
MODULE TYPE:Elective
MODULE AIM:Completion of this module will enable practitioners to manage the challenges of having honest conversations with their patients.This module provides participants with a theoretical understanding of how to engage in challenging conversations and avert communication breakdown through implementing micro-counselling skills.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  • Identify skills that are paramount in the practice of de-escalation.
  • Recognise and employ strategies to support saying no.
  • Identify and apply self-care measures post-honest conversations in practice.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and confidence in addressing the topics of dependence, tolerance and deprescribing with the patient.
  • Demonstrate collaborative approaches to patient care. 
LENGTH:1 hour
CPD:Participation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LIST:Available here
LAST UPDATED:May 2024