THE Australasian College of Pharmacy has launched new courses on iron deficiency for both pharmacists and pharmacy assistants.
As frontline professionals, the College stated they play a vital role in recognising the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency in patients at risk, referring them for further diagnosis, and providing information to them about their recommended treatment.
The CPD-accredited pharmacist course describes the causes of iron deficiency, discusses the purpose and impact of available treatments, and provides counselling points for pharmacists.
The pharmacy assistant course is approved for QCPP Refresher Training and demonstrates how staff can use questioning protocols to provide assistance to people with anaemia-related enquiries.
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