Category Archives: Modules

• Common Hair and Scalp Conditions: Front Shop Module 4, 2018

  Posted on 19th September 2018 by admin in Modules.

  Our skin and hair are important parts of our body image. For many people, loss of hair or other visible scalp conditions can cause immense distress, and sensitivity is required when dealing with these problems. This module discusses common scalp and hair problems that may present in the pharmacy and the ways in which to […]

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• Anxiety Disorders: Pharmacists Module 4, 2018

  Posted on 19th September 2018 by admin in Modules.

  Everyone occasionally experiences fear and anxiety. Fear is an emotional, physical and behavioural response to an immediately recognisable external threat, while anxiety is a distressing, unpleasant emotional state of nervousness and uneasiness and its causes are less clear. There is also a difference between anxiety and stress. While most people can cope with a certain […]

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• The Basics of HIV and AIDS: Front Shop Module 3, 2018

  Posted on 24th July 2018 by admin in Modules.

  HIV is a chronic illness that can readily be treated (as is the case with other chronic illnesses) and people infected with HIV can live a long and normal life if they adhere to their treatment and have regular visits to the doctor or clinic. It is important to understand how HIV is transmitted and […]

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• Overview of HIV Infection and its Treatment: Pharmacists Module 3, 2018

  Posted on 24th July 2018 by admin in Modules.

  This module will enable the pharmacist to have a good and up-to-date understanding of the HIV and AIDS epidemic in South Africa with special reference to: How it is transmitted and how transmission can be prevented Key aspects of pre-exposure prophylaxis in persons at risk of acquiring HIV-1 infection Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) guidelines published  by […]

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• The Basics of HIV and AIDS: Front Shop Module 3, 2018

  Posted on 21st June 2018 by admin in Modules.

  HIV is no longer a death sentence. It is a chronic illness that can be treated (as is the case with other chronic illnesses) and people infected with HIV can live a long and normal life if they adhere to their treatment and have regular visits to the doctor or clinic. It is important to […]

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• Osteoporosis: Front Shop Module 1, 2018

  Posted on 21st June 2018 by admin in Modules.

  Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become abnormally thin, weakened and easily fractured. Fractures can occur with little or no force and may occur after a minor fall. Fortunately, there are many steps that can be taken to prevent osteoporosis, including diet, exercise and not smoking. For people that are already affected by […]

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• Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy: Front Shop Module 2, 2018

  Posted on 21st June 2018 by admin in Modules.

  Menopause is not a disease.  It is a normal and a natural event in a woman’s life.  There are, however, certain symptoms that women suffer from before, during and after menopause, that may affect how they feel.  It is important to know about these symptoms, since they affect the quality of life of the menopausal […]

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• Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy: Pharmacists Module 2, 2018

  Posted on 21st June 2018 by admin in Modules.

  The average life expectancy of women in the Western world is increasing, with more females living into their eighties and nineties. However, the average age at which menopause occurs (51 years in the developed world and a few years earlier elsewhere) has remained the same. This means that large numbers of women will experience more […]

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• Osteoporosis: Pharmacists Module 1, 2018

  Posted on 25th January 2018 by admin in Modules.

  Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become abnormally thin, weakened and easily broken (fractured). It is often called the ‘silent disease’ because most people do not have any symptoms until a fracture occurs. As we age, bone loss outpaces the growth of new bone and the bones may become porous, brittle and prone […]

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• Common ear problems: Pharmacists Module 5, 2017

  Posted on 23rd November 2017 by admin in Modules.

  Pharmacists are often asked about common ear problems. It is important for the pharmacist to recognise minor ear problems that can be managed in the pharmacy as well as ear disorders that require referral to the doctor. A variety of conditions may affect hearing or balance. Ear infections (e.g. acute otitis media) are the most […]

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