Safe Sedation for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Tina Mehta, Tom Creed and Andrew McIndoe
This session gives guidance on the use of safe sedation in endoscopy. It describes the pharmacology of the agents commonly used for pain relief and sedation and highlights the risks associated with the use of these agents. It explores the themes of safe sedation with case scenarios based upon clinical practice.
ECG Interpretation - Basic: Clinical Procedure Workshop
Vukiet Tran, CCFP(EM), FCFP, MHSc, MBA, CHE
This course covers ECG Interpretation and the basic clinical procedure workshop
Improving care for people with learning disabilities
Sue Turner
1 Hours
People with learning disabilities have poorer health than the general population and experience health inequalities - partly as a result of problems with accessing health services. Health services have a duty to address health inequalities, by making reasonable adjustments to their services so they are more accessible to people....
How to administer inotropic drugs
Andrew Parry
This module aims to help nurses to administer inotropic drugs in a safe, effective and patient-centred manner. The mode of action of inotropic drugs makes them well suited to treat haemodynamic compromise experienced by critically ill patients. Effects such as increased force of myocardial contraction and vasoconstriction make t....
ANC-PNC Blended Learning Course
The Emergency Obstetrics and Quality of Care Unit, International Public Health
This course covers essential components of antenatal and postnatal care including integration of HIV, TB and malaria services, as well as quality care, respectful maternity care, communication, and emotional and mental health assessment. It sets out how antenatal and postnatal care can be organised such that it is comprehensive,....
Module 7: Diabetes in Elderly Patients
Dr Trust Zaranyika, Dr Nickson Mukapa and Dr Moris Chiwanza
By the end of this module, participants will have an understanding of managing elderly people with diabetes
University of Zimbabwe Diabetes Fellowship Program
University of Zimbabwe, Powered by Sanofi
This is a multidisciplinary diabetes fellowship training program for physicians, nurses, pharmacists and community health workers. The course is offered in a modular hybrid online training model format to Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists and Community Health Workers with varied levels of competences for expected each cadre. Tr....
SESSION 1: Basic Climate Change for the Nursing Professional
Teddie M. Potter
This presentation discusses the critical role of nursing professionals in addressing the climate and health crisis. Participants will explore key climate change concepts, including environmental determinants of health, greenhouse gas emissions, and the health sector’s contribution to environmental degradation.
Module 3: Diabetic Emergencies
Dr Trust Zaranyika, Dr Nickson Mukapa and Dr Moris Chiwanza
By the end of this module, participants will have comprehensive insights into the diagnosis, clinical features, investigations, and management strategies for Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycaemic Hyperosmolar State (HHS) with an emphasis on early recognition and intervention to improve patient outcomes.
SESSION 10: Health Service Delivery Sustainability and Adaptation
Rudolf Abugnaba-Abanga, James Irlam, and Saloshni Naidoo
This session focuses on applying the concepts of sustainability and adaptation to the healthcare sector and explores practical examples of how healthcare systems can embody both principles, thereby improving health service delivery in changing climate. Through case studies and discussions, participants will gain insights into ho....
SESSION 4: Heat Related Illness and Mortality
Dr Adelaide Lusambili, Kadidiatou Kadio and Adama Sana
This session focuses on current and projected changes to temperature and the increasing risks of extreme heat events in Africa. We will delve into the concept of "heat-sensitive" health conditions and explore how heat impacts the pathophysiology of various diseases, including cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, neurologic, menta....
SESSION 5: Degraded Air Quality
Kofi Amegah, and Azeeza Rangunwala
This session will provide a comprehensive exploration of the pathways through which climate change affects air quality in Africa, including changes to ozone, PM2.5, wildfires, desert dust, and other ambient respiratory irritants. Participants will learn how these pollutants impact populations vulnerable to degraded air quality,....
SESSION 9: National Adaptation Planning & Vulnerability Assessments
Sari Kovats, and John Bosco Isunju
This session focuses on national adaptation planning and vulnerability assessments as essential tools for understanding and addressing the impacts of climate change on health systems and communities and creating robust policy action. Participants will explore how vulnerability assessments are utilized to understand individual, c....
Module 9: Lipid Disease in Diabetes
Dr Trust Zaranyika, Dr Nickson Mukapa and Dr Moris Chiwanza
By the end of this module, participants will have an understanding of lipid disease in diabetes. Ability to diagnose and manage disorders of lipid metabolism.
Life-Threatening Radiographic Emergencies in Pediatric Patients
Michael Overbeck, MD
American College of Emergency Physicians This lecture discusses "heroic," life-saving procedures for pediatric patients in the emergency department.
Late Pregnancy & Postpartum Emergencies
Kathleen Kerrigan, MD, FACEP
American College of Emergency Physicians This lecture covers various issues that occur late in pregnancy and postpartum.
Infection Prevention Control (IPC)
Dr. Justus Kamara Anacleth, and Ms. Fabiola Salvatory Nyaki
This course provides essential training in infection prevention control (IPC) and occupational safety for healthcare providers, focusing on safe practices within hospitals and laboratories. Continuous medical education on biosafety practices is crucial for reducing the risk of infection and contamination in healthcare settings.....
Critical Care Bundles
Beth Waweru
This short course aims to enhance ICU nurses knowledge on use of care bundles in effective management of ICU patients.
Principles of Pain Management
Joanna Elverson
0.50 Hours
This session covers the essential principles of pain management that together provide a framework for a comprehensive pain management strategy. This session was reviewed by Jo Elverson and last updated in September 2022.
How Do We Improve Newborn Care?
Tyler Hartman, Neonatologist
The American Academy of Pediatrics This presentation is a project funded by UNICEF to the American Academy of Pediatrics to provide techincal expertise in the form of newborn care telementoring.
Newborn Danger Signs
Amna Ahmad, FCPS PAEDS, MRCPCH
This presentation is a project funded by UNICEF to the American Academy of Pediatrics to provide techincal expertise in the form of newborn care telementoring.
Biomedical Waste Management including Pharmaceutical Waste Management
The Empower Group https://www.empowerschoolofhealth.org/
By the end of this course, you will have learnt about the following subjects: Biomedical Waste Management including Pharmaceutical Waste Management.
Essential Care for Every Baby
Dr. Sikandar Hayat
The American Academy of Pediatircs has developed evidence-based educational training programs to reduce neonatal mortality in resource-limited environments. Complement WHO-UNICEF essential newborn care curriculum Finalized with input from WHO. Three Modules: Helping babies breathe (HBB) Essential Care for Every Baby (ECEB)....
Recording of Consumption
The Empower Group https://www.empowerschoolofhealth.org/
By the end of this course, you will have learnt about the following subjects: Recording of Consumption.