Our Pharmacy First Training Course is designed to equip community pharmacists with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to confidently deliver the NHS Pharmacy First service. This comprehensive e-learning programme covers minor ailment assessment, national protocols, PGDs, patient pathways, safety considerations, and effective clinical decision-making. It supports pharmacists to provide timely early intervention, reduce unnecessary GP appointments, and deliver safe, standardised care across England.
Each condition includes: assessment steps, red flags, PGD/protocol-driven treatment options, safety-netting advice, referral pathways, and case-based examples:
Multiple-choice assessment to consolidate learning and confirm competence
Yes, you will receive a certificate on successful completion of the course.
Assessment is completed through multiple-choice questions integrated throughout the course and at the end.
This e-learning course provides 4.5 CPD hours and is fully self-paced.
This course is aligned to NHS Pharmacy First national protocols and PGDs, supporting pharmacists to deliver safe, consistent minor ailment management. Pharmacists must also meet NHS service requirements, including clinical governance and organisational readiness.
This course provides 4.5 hours of CPD.
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Sarah Elliott –
Great course for starting pharmacy first for the first time or refreshing knowledge of the service. Course content is very concise and informative,set out well and test zones also excellent.
Demi-Jade Moncaster –
Great course. Not an overload of information. Good way to test knowledge.
RITA KEN KEN –
The training was well-structured and informative. Highly recommended, great course and not overloaded
MEGAN SMITH –
fabulous course
MULENGA TAHNDI –
good course
IFEANYICHUKWU ANAMEZE –
Great and concise course content.
IFEANYICHUKWU ANAMEZE –
Chris Anameze – 27/06/2025
Great and concise course content
JOSEPHINE UMUNNAKWE –
Josephine Umunnakwe- 27/05/2025
Great course. The course mainly outlined how important it is for pharmacists to communicate clearly with patients, involve them in making decisions about their care, and know when to refer them to other professionals. These skills are important for safe practice.
OLUWATOYIN SUNMOLA –
Good course. Full information and not overloaded
ANTHONY OLANREWAJU –
Very educative and insightful.
EVELYN OWUSU-ANSAH –
Great course.
JANET AKINYOADE –
Excellent. It give you good understanding of what you are doing
KIA KENNEDY –
Really good course with a great way to test knowledge at the end of each section.
OLUWASEUN OWOLABI –
VERY EDUCATIVE AND INFORMATIVE
OSEZUA ILUOBE –
clear guidance on red flags, antibiotic prescribing criteria and when to refer or escalate