Practical Aspects in Starting and Sustaining an Intradialytic Exercise Program - Webinar)
Professor Paul Bennett
How to start and maintain an exercise program in a dialysis unit
COPD Care Module A: Prevalence and Pathophysiology
Debra Siela, PhD, RN, CCNS, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CNE, RRT
1.25 Hours
This module explores the reasons why many patients do not get diagnosed with COPD until it has progressed to at least a moderate level. It describes how the disease has increased over the years, both in its affect on the population and in its costs. It also covers the pathophysiology of COPD: how the disease begins, how it progr....
Breastfeeding the Premature Infant
Karen Rechnitzer, RN, IBCLC
This course discusses breastfeeding the premature baby in the NICU setting including establishing the milk supply through pumping, special techniques to feed the premature infant and preparing the baby and the parents for discharge.
COPD Module E: Case Manager's Role in COPD Care
Debra Siela, PhD, RN, CCNS, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CNE, RRT
1.75 Hours
Since COPD is best managed through ongoing self-care by the patient, this module breaks down the most effective tactics that case managers can use when counseling patients. It details the team of players that CMs should include in the loop, as well as the user-friendly tenets of motivational interviewing, which can encourage mor....
Depression - Mod A: Prevalence and Impact of Depression
Betsy B. Waterman, PhD, CAS, MS, BS & Ellen Fink-Samnick, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRP
1.50 Hours
Depression has been a problem in society for centuries but, as this module shows, a thorough understanding of the illness is still developing. The module begins by looking at how different cultures and eras have treated depression—from a legitimate disease to a demonic influence or a character flaw—and how different stigmas toda....
Chronic Kidney Disease - Mineral Bone Disorder - Online Learning Package
Renal Society of Australasia
Overview of all aspects of Mineral Bone Disorder in chronic kidney disease including physiology, detection and management Treatments reflect those available in Australia in 2020
Bone Metabolism - Radiology
Elizabeth Dick
0.50 Hours
This session illustrates the radiological and biochemical features of metabolic bone disease including osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia and hyperparathyroidism.
Understanding Chronic Wounds
Georgina Casey
Chronic wounds are an increasing burden on the health budget. An ageing population, growing rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and increasingly sophisticated wound therapies are creating a surge in healthcare costs. While evidence-based practice improves wound care, nurses must navigate the tensions between experience....
Overview of Vascular Access - Online Learning Package
Monica Schoch, Frank Grainer, Debi Cowan, Chanelle Osborne, Dianne Du Toit, Mechelle Seneviratne, Justin Hamilton
Everything the renal nurse needs to know about vascular access for haemodialysis.
Analgesics Used For Management Of Dental Pain
Ian Fletcher
This session describes the basic management of dental pain and the use of appropriate analgesics.
Assessment of Ectopic Canine, Premolar and Supernumerary Teeth
Tara Renton
0.50 Hours
Royal College of Surgeons Clinical Guidelines Royal College of Anaesthetists, Implementing and ensuring Safe Sedation Practice for healthcare procedures in adults Royal College of Anaesthetists, Guidance on the provision of Paediatric Anaesthesia Services Royal College of Anaesthetists, Guidance on the provision of anaesthesia s....
Assessment of Un-erupted, Partially Erupted and Ectopic Molars
Tara Renton
0.50 Hours
This session will address the assessment of ectopic molars.
Advanced EKG Assessment
Cathy Lockett RN, MHA, BSN, CCRN, EMT
2.00 Hours
The EKG is the most commonly-used procedure for diagnosing a wide variety of cardiac conditions, yet even the most seasoned nurses struggle to master interpretation. In this information-packed program cardiac expert, Cathy Lockett, RN, MHA, BSN, CCRN-K, will teach you easy-to-understand techniques to identify ischemia, injury, i....
Democratizing Patient Data: A Story of Patient Empowerment
Kristina D. Sheridan, MS and Kate R. Sheridan
1.00 Hours
The most critical member of the care team, the patient, is being left out. Their data are not captured in a way that can be leveraged at home by patients, or in the clinical setting by providers. There are few patient-facing tools designed to support their daily care at home, or capture how they are doing between appointments.....
Creating an EHR-Based Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
David Ratto, MD
0.75 Hours
Utilizing our present EHR system, we built our own in-house Antimicrobial Stewardship Program to meet all federal, state, CDC and Joint Commission guidelines and mandates. We moved from a time-consuming paper-based system taking hours with incomplete tasks to now completing mandated antibiotic rules on all patients in less than....
Case Study - Kidney Injury - Podcast
Dr. Waqas Baig
One case study about managing acute kidney injury
Child Mental Health: Getting a Good Start
Avril Washington Consultant Paediatrician, Paediatric Mental Health and Complex Care
This session will outline the factors in the first 5 years of life that contribute to the development of emotional wellbeing and mental health throughout the lifespan and give an overview of the assessment and management of behavioural problems.
Children Learning Two or More Languages
Sean Pert Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
0.50 Hours
This session provides an introduction to the key issues to consider with regard to children learning more than one language. It will provide you with current evidence-based guidance, relevant for practitioners advising parents of bilingual children.
Communicating With Families
Guy Larrington - Family Psychotherapist
0.50 Hours
This session outlines the importance of engaging with parents, carers and families. It will introduce you to what it means to engage families and basic principles in doing so. It introduces you to listening skills and skills in asking questions that help you communicate effectively with families.
Diagnosing and Managing Eye Problems in Children
Stella Hornby Module Editor - Eye Problems
0.50 Hours
This session covers the principles of testing vision in children in primary care. The process of how to check corneal light reflex is described along with the principles and management of strabismus and amblyopia. Leukococoria in young children is considered along with the importance of early recognition and treatment. The sessi....
Promoting Attachment and Wellbeing Part 2: In Practice
Catherine Lowenhoff Independent Nurse Consultant, LCB Resources Ltd. Full-time PhD student, Oxford
0.50 Hours
This session is the second of two in a series focusing on attachment and wellbeing. The first session provided an overview of attachment theory and highlighted the importance of sensitive, responsive caregiving for the optimal development of the child's brain and the development of secure attachment. This second session theref....
Prospective Risk Assessment in Primary Care
Jane Carthey Patient Safety and Human Factors Specialist and Christine Johnson General Practitione
0.50 Hours
This session provides information on how to use prospective risk assessment in primary care. It will also explain why improving patient safety requires us to identify incidents before they occur, rather than simply learning after the event through incident reporting or a significant event audit. This session was reviewed by Such....
Epidemiology of Tooth Surface Loss
June Nunn, Michael O’Sullivan
This session describes the epidemiology of dental erosion, ways of assessing erosion and the limitations of indices currently available.
Assessing and Treating Calcified Canals
Paul McCabe
This session looks at the indications for treatment of calcified canals, the methods of avoiding treatment difficulties in calcified canals and treating these teeth successfully.
Safe Prescribing of Insulin
Rifat Malik and Eileen Turner
0.50 Hours
In clinical practice, you will frequently be required to prescribe insulin. Insulin is a safe and powerful therapy if used appropriately. This session aims to increase confidence in prescribing insulin. It will provide you with the knowledge to avoid common insulin prescribing errors.