Clinical Assessment Skills, Respiratory & MDT Collaboration as the new GP team: nurses, paramedics and pharmacists

Our study days are sponsored by pharmaceutical companies, who provide funding that allows us to offer all events completely free of charge. Sponsors have no involvement in agenda development, speaker selection, or clinical content – this is managed entirely by MORPh’s clinical team.

The “Clinical Assessment Skills, Respiratory & MDT Collaboration as the new GP team: nurses, paramedics and pharmacists”  Study Day is free to access for all registered healthcare professionals that have a MORPh Account.

Doors will open at 09:00 for welcome and introductions the study day will begin shortly after. Our expert speakers will be discussing the following topics:

Learning Objectives 

By the end of this session, delegates will be able to: 

• Understand what advanced practice is 
• Understand how multi-professional working is shaping general practice 
• Understand the roles and contribution of nurses, paramedics and pharmacists in primary care 

What is advanced practice and is it for me? 

• Understanding Advanced Practice: exploring the four pillars: clinical practice, leadership, education, and research. 
• Is Advanced Practice right for you: reflecting on career goals, readiness, and scope of practice. 
• MSc Advanced Professional Practice explained: Entry requirements, structure, expectations, and application process. 
• Support and development pathways: Supervision, funding options, portfolio development, and workplace support. 
• Next steps in your journey: Practical guidance on progressing towards Advanced Practice. 

Examples of unique contributions from a nurse, paramedic and pharmacist

• The ACP Nurse Perspective: A typical day in advanced practice with a gastroenterology background. 
• The ACP Paramedic Perspective: Scope of practice, decision-making, and patient management across settings. 
• The ACP Pharmacist Perspective: Clinical responsibilities, medicines optimisation, and multidisciplinary working. 
• Unique Contributions Across Professions: Comparing skill sets, clinical impact, and added value within the MDT. 
• Reflections on Advanced Practice Roles: Career development pathways and real-world challenges. 

Anti-microbial stewardship in asthma and COPD

• Common respiratory pathogens: Overview of typical viral and bacterial causes of respiratory infections in primary care. 
• Understanding complications and prognosis: Acute bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, and risks in asthma and COPD. 
• Antibiotic decision-making in practice: Differentiating infective exacerbations from non-infective causes. 
• Rescue packs and delayed prescriptions: When to issue, when to withhold, and how to document decisions safely. 
• Shared decision-making and safety-netting: Managing patient expectations while supporting appropriate antimicrobial use. 

Practical session on inhaler use technique, valve-holding chambers, peakflow readings and PAAP

• Inhaler technique mastery: Demonstrating correct use of pMDI, DPI, and SMI devices. 
• Valve-holding chamber use and maintenance: How to use, clean, and optimise spacer devices for effective delivery. 
• Peak flow measurement: Performing, interpreting, and using readings to inform asthma management. 
• Personalised Asthma Action Plans (PAAPs): Completing plans tailored to individual patients. 
• Managing asthma attacks with MART therapy: Advising patients on safe and effective rescue strategies.