Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Andrew Lockwood and Hannah McDill
This session describes the role of physiotherapy in critical care and the importance and impact of rehabilitation in the critical care environment.
Tendon Transfer for Median Nerve Palsy
Rahil Naeem and Jill Webb
This session examines the pattern of median nerve injuries, the planning and preparation of tendon transfer surgery and postoperative rehabilitation providing details of tendon transfers for all causes of median nerve palsy in all age groups.
Outcomes and Patient Experience
Rajesh Krishnamoorthy
0.50 Hours
Assessing the quality of care from the patient’s viewpoint is important as it may give a different, or additional, perspective on the overall performance. This session looks at the tools and processes for assuring quality.
Safe Use of Injectable Medicines (Part 2)
Hazel King
0.50 Hours
This session is designed to teach you how to safely and effectively prescribe a range of commonly prescribed, yet complex intravenous medicines.You will consolidate the learning in Session - Safe Use of Injectable Medicines Part 1 (000-1183) by application of knowledge to realistic clinical settings.
Safeguarding Children - Disability and Neglect
Hilary Smith
0.50 Hours
This session will consider the management of disabled children who are at increased risk of abuse and neglect. Healthcare staff coming into contact with children with disability include: paediatricians, GPs, health visitors, community paediatric nurses, therapists - physio, OT and SALT, child psychologists and psychiatrists, pae....
Safeguarding Children - Infection
Rosie Kyeremateng
0.50 Hours
This session aims to equip practitioners with information so that they can advise on infection-related public health issues and vaccination-related concerns in primary schools.
Paediatric - Asthma, Eczema and Other Allergies
Gary Doherty
This session describes three important atopic diseases – asthma, eczema and anaphylaxis. All can profoundly affect a child’s health at school. The recognition and management of symptoms in the school environment will also be covered.
Paediatric - Diabetes and Rare Serious Conditions
Mark Deakin
This session reviews some of the common problems encountered by children with diabetes and long-term medical conditions at school. It describes some of the strategies used to overcome these problems to allow as full a participation in school life as possible.
Assessment of Nausea and Vomiting in Palliative Care
Saskie Dorman
This session provides a framework for the assessment of nausea and vomiting as a first step to appropriate management. This session was reviewed by Saskie Dorman and Christina Faull and last updated in June 2017.
Assessment of Constipation in Palliative Care
Joanne Droney and Anna-Marie Stevens
This session gives a framework of how to assess constipation as an essential first step in appropriate management of constipation. This session was reviewed by Joanne Droney and Christina Faull and last updated in September 2015.
Assessment of Mood in Palliative Care
Annabel Price and Max Henderson
This session provides a framework for the assessment of mood as an essential first step to appropriate management of depression.
Assessment and Management of Weight Loss and Loss of Appetite in Palliative Care
Kathleen Sherry
This session gives a framework for assessing and managing loss of appetite (anorexia), weight loss and cachexia in patients near the end of their lives. This session was reviewed by Amy Proffitt and Christina Faull and last updated in December 2015.
Assessment of Physical and Cognitive Deterioration in Function in Palliative Care
Doiminic Ó Brannagáin
This session provides a framework for the assessment of physical and cognitive deterioration in function in end of life care patients. This session was reviewed by Amy Proffitt and Christina Faull and last updated in November 2015.
Cardiac Computed Tomography - Introduction and Anatomy
Dorothy Keane
0.50 Hours
This session will cover general principles of cardiac computed tomography (CT). It will provide a brief overview of patient preparation and CT technique along with a description of normal cardiovascular appearances. Relevant anatomy using both diagrams and CT images will be described to aid the understanding of cardiac CT. The s....
Cardiac Computed Tomography - Coronary Artery Screening
Dorothy Keane
0.50 Hours
This session will provide an introduction to screening for coronary artery disease (CAD) using computed tomography (CT) cardiac calcium scoring. The session will also describe the use of CT angiography (CTA) and give examples of congenital coronary artery anomalies.
Anatomy of the Ankle (Adult) - Radiology
Nick Woznitza
0.50 Hours
This session will look at the anatomy of the ankle.
Anatomy of the Pelvis (Adult) - Radiology
Joanne Hargreaves
0.50 Hours
This session will look at the anatomy of the pelvis.
Anatomy of the Hand (Paediatric) - Radiology
Paul O'Riordan
0.50 Hours
This session will focus on the anatomy and bone development of the hand.
Anatomy of the Wrist (Paediatric) - Radiology
Paul O'Riordan
0.50 Hours
This session will focus on the anatomy and bone development of the wrist.
Anatomy of the Knee, Tibia and Fibula (Paediatric) - Radiology
Claire Giles
0.50 Hours
This session will focus on the anatomy and bone development of the knee, the tibia and the fibula.
Anatomy of the Skull and Facial Bones (Paediatric) - Radiology
Dorothy Keane
0.50 Hours
This session will focus on the anatomy and bone development of the skull and facial bones.
Definition and Mechanisms of Underlying Pain
Lyn Margetts and Nancy Cox
This session begins by defining the key terms used in the diagnosis and management of pain. The different types of pain are then described. The basic anatomy and physiology involved in pain transmission is explained as understanding this will help you to manage pain appropriately. Important note - any drug doses mentioned in....
Diagnosing Bacterial Vaginosis
Frances Keane and Mona Malek
0.50 Hours
This session explains how to diagnose bacterial vaginosis (BV), the testing procedures and equipment used.
Diagnosing Viral Hepatitis
Gary Brook
0.50 Hours
This session explains how hepatitis A-E should be diagnosed. It describes sampling and diagnostic tests. The timescale between exposure and tests for hepatitis becoming positive is discussed, as is the interpretation of test results after treatment.
Bleeding Problems in Early Pregnancy
Christopher Guyer and Tatjana Nikisina
0.50 Hours
This session will look at the common causes of bleeding in the first trimester of pregnancy.