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Indigestion and heartburn

This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on indigestion and heartburn.

This Professional Assistant module is about indigestion and heartburn. It will consider the triggers and symptoms of these common condition, as well as the OTC treatments and self care measures that can prevent and manage them.

Indigestion and heartburn are common in pregnancy

Objectives

After studying this module, assistants will:

  • Understand how and why indigestion and heartburn occur
  • Recognise the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn, and know when to refer customers to the pharmacist
  • Know the treatment options available, including lifestyle measures that may help.

About this module

This module is suitable for all members of the pharmacy team who wish to increase their knowledge of communication skills. This module has been endorsed with the NPA’s Training Seal as suitable for use by pharmacy teams as part of their ongoing learning.

 

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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.

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