900 Min
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This OTC module is about topical pain relief. It will consider common causes of pain as well as treatment options and self care tips.
Objectives
After studying this module, assistants will:
- Be familiar with the common causes of musculoskeletal pain
- Be able to advise on the OTC products available to help relieve common symptoms
- Know when to recommend cold or heat therapy
- Know which customers to refer to the pharmacist
- Be able to offer self care tips to prevent injury.
Author
Jane Feely, PhD
About this module
This module has been endorsed with the NPA's Training Seal as suitable for use by medicines counter assistants as part of their ongoing learning. Complete the questions at the end to include in your learning log.
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Click here to download a PDF of the module as it appeared in print. You can still use your online learning log to record your learning outcomes and impact on your practice.
