RCGP Accredited Minor Illness Course Introductions

Minor Illness Course- A comprehensive and robust 2 day course attended and highly rated by thousands of healthcare professionals. The content has been crafted by a dedicated team of experienced clinicians who have carefully designed the curriculum to meet the specific needs and challenges of healthcare professionals working in primary care
RCGP Accredited Minor Illness Course: Module 1Record Keeping and Medico Legal Safety

Minor Illness Course Module 1 emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical notes for medical legal safety, particularly for new clinicians. Click here to enrol or for more information
RCGP Accredited Minor Illness Course: Module 2 Safe Prescribing
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This module covers safe prescribing principles, emphasising the importance of individualising treatment decisions and documenting rationales for treatment.
RCGP Accredited Minor Illness Course: Module 3Clinical Assessment Framework
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Minor Illness Course Module 1 emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical notes for medical legal safety, particularly for new clinicians. Click here to enrol or for more information
Course Overview

The RCGP Accredited Minor Illness Course is a two-day comprehensive program specifically designed for primary care clinicians such as pharmacists, nurses, physician associates, and paramedics. Our goal is to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage minor illnesses confidently while providing a comfortable and inclusive learning environment.
During this course, you will benefit from the following key outcomes:
- Extend your scope of practice safely
- Offer effective and evidence-based interventions
- Understand red flags
- Appropriately safety net
- Manage uncertainty
- See patients with minor illnesses confidently
This course has been crafted by a dedicated team of experienced clinicians who have carefully designed the curriculum to meet the specific needs and challenges of healthcare professionals working in primary care. With their in-depth understanding of the field, they have handpicked the most relevant topics and practical skills to empower clinicians like you. Rest assured that the content has been thoughtfully tailored by professionals who are well-versed in the primary care landscape.
We are proud to share that this course has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees and Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Participants have found immense value in the content, structure, and practical applications of the course, highlighting its relevance to their everyday practice in primary care.
Throughout the course, you will have access to a wealth of resources, including online learning materials, assessments, and a comprehensive workbook that will be provided to you on the day. These resources serve as invaluable references, ensuring that you can continue your learning journey even after the course has concluded.
This recognition signifies your dedication to professional development and demonstrates your commitment to delivering safe and effective care for patients with minor illnesses in the primary care setting.
We understand the importance of sustaining your energy and focus during the course, which is why we have arranged for lunch and refreshments to be provided. This ensures you have ample opportunities to network with fellow primary care clinicians, engage in meaningful discussions, and share best practices to further enhance your learning experience.
Join us on this educational journey to elevate your practice, increase your confidence, and ultimately improve patient outcomes in the primary care setting. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in managing minor illnesses effectively as a primary care clinician.
Speaker: Dr. Yassir Javaid, a highly respected and renowned expert in the field of primary care and clinical education. Dr. Javaid brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our training programs.
The topics that will be covered throughout the 2 days include:
- Safe Prescribing
- Clinical Assessment Framework
- Analgesia
- Ear, Nose and Throat
- Dermatology
- Musculoskeletal
- Psychiatry
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Men’s Health
- Gastroenterology
- Urology
- Respiratory
- Women’s Health
- Fever
- Clinical Skills Masterclasses:
- Cardiovascular Auscultation skills
- Musculoskeletal neck, shoulder, back, hip, knee, hand
- Respiratory
- Abdominal
- Neurological
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Please note that you will be able to access and download your certificate within 12 weeks from the date of course completion.
Course Reviews and Ratings
For Minor Illness Courses
Really good course for ANPs, Paramedics, Pharmacist (who see patients), PAs. Also great refresher / consolidation or advancement for ACPs.
Comprehensive and well delivered by experienced GPs. Good documentation to accompany the teaching. Highly recommended.
Factual and well presented, valuable lesson in documentation and protecting oneself
Good minor illness workbook, I've already used it several times to remind myself in clinical practice.
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