Assessment and Prescribing for Respiratory Tract and Ear Infections Training Program
Looking to gain education and training on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of bacterial pharyngitis, sinusitis, and ear infections? This education will be delivered as a series of recorded modules covering pathophysiology, etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of these conditions.
In addition, up to 30 pharmacists will be invited to complete in person training with a focus on physical assessment and diagnosis of these conditions Â
This education is being led by Dr. Emily Black, Associate Professor at ×ãÇòͶע app and is offered as part of a research grant funded by Shoppers Drug Mart Collaborative Advisory Committee through a gift agreement to the Faculty of Health at ×ãÇòͶע app (REB# 2025-7676).
Participants who complete surveys will have the opportunity to enter their name into a draw for 1 of 3 $50 Amazon gift cards.
Education Program Format
Virtual modules and the live day training have been prepared by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers with expertise in diagnosing and treating these infections.
Recorded modules: Introductory virtual education modules are available with a focus on otitis media, otitis externa, pharyngitis, and sinusitis. This virtual training will take approximately 4-8 hours to complete.Â
Live day (June 13, 2025):Â Limited spaces will be available for an in-person half-day workshop. This will provide live training on physical assessment with simulation and standardized patients.
Continuing education credits from Dal CPE will be provided for each module
Eligibility
You may be eligible to participate in this education if you are a licensed community pharmacist in Nova Scotia practicing in a setting where you are able to prescribe for one of the following conditions: bacterial pharyngitis, sinusitis, otitis media, or otitis externa.
Education will be offered free of charge for pharmacists participating in this study. You must complete the  and the associated surveys for free access to this program.
For further information, you may contact the research coordinator at sfadaleh@dal.ca