Animal and Human Bite Wounds
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.50 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on fundamentals of animal and human bite wounds, mechanism of injury, evaluation and treatment, crushing injuries, “fight bite” wounds, common bacterial organisms and appropriate antibiotic coverage.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) in Neonates
Dr. July Reynolds PHD
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a serious congenital abnormality associated with: Pulmonary hypoplasia, worse on the ipsilateral side. Structural and functional lung immaturity. A reduction in pulmonary arteriolar cross-sectional area. Muscular hyperplasia of remaining pulmonary arterioles. An association....
Building Trust and Empathy Around COVID-19: A Client Centred Communication Approach
Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria
A competent and empathic health care worker (HCW) is central to health care service delivery, including ensuring the uptake of COVID-19 testing and vaccines. As a result, the Building Trust and Empathy Around COVID-19 training recognizes the importance of self-care while promoting effective positive client-provider interactions.....
Sickle Cell Disease: Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations in Children and Adolescents
By The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives
In this course, Sickle Cell Disease: Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations in Children and Adolescents, you will learn about what is happening at the microscopic level in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Through interactive activities, you will learn about how SCD causes problems in the body, and how these might present. This c....
Sickle Cell Disease: Genetics and Diagnostics
By The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives
Sickle Cell Disease in Ghana: Genetics and Diagnostics is a course that provides healthcare workers with a foundational understanding of sickle cell disease. The course features interactive content that will explain what sickle cell disease is and the genetics underlying this inherited blood disorder. Finally, the importance of....
Disease Management Protocol- Viral Skin Infections
Dr Yaa Owusu-Agyeman
In this module, You would learn the basic signs and symptoms of viral skin infections like Herpes Zoster, Chicken Pox, and Monkey Pox etc., You would also learn the basic investigations, outpatient treatment and when to refer to a hospital.
OTITIS MEDIA
Dr. Harriet Onwonga
In this module you will learn about the common signs and symptoms of Acute Otitis Media and the pathology behind it. You will also learn about the common causative agents and treatment modalities and when you need to refer to the next level of management. Finally you will be equipped with counseling points you should give to pat....
STANDARD OPERATING PROTOCOL FOR MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSION
Seun Odiase
In this module you will be guided on the types and classification of hypertension, the causes of hypertension.you will also learn about the principles underlying management of hypertension and acceptable treatment modalities. Finally you will learn about the talking points for health education to clients and caregivers.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION (STI) TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Daniel Kalombo Katende
In this module, you will learn about the syndromic approach to the management of sexually transmitted diseases. The various STIs syndromes are discussed and how to identify them. Specific RDTs that can narrow down diagnosis are stipulated. You will also be able to know the counseling points for clients, sexual partners and care....
Client Satisfaction as Quality Indicator in Medical Laboratory Services
Dr. Francisca Obiageri Nwaokorie
Over the years, client satisfaction has been at forefront of any service oriented processes. The medical laboratory test result is a major decider in the conventional approach to diseases diagnosis. It is said to provide over 70% of the evidenced based requirements for accurate diagnosis. Laboratory test result is a product for....
Adolescent Health
Dr Zakira Sablay, Ariane Spitaels, Dr Rebecca Sher
Adolescents seem to be the "black sheep" of medicine. We are joined by Dr Zakira Sablay from the Adolescent Centre of Excellence and Dr Rebecca Sher to talk about the challenges of setting up a centre for adolescents and how to manage these patients with complex chronic conditions.
Paediatric CXR in Suspected Infection: Some Tips and Tricks
Prof Tracy Kilborn
Prof Tracy Kilborn gives a fantastic approach to the Paediatric CXR. Her approach include: 1. What are you looking for, what is the clinical context? 2. Technical aspects 3. Is there air trapping? 4. Mediastinum/airways 5. Black: pneumothorax, airway, cysts, symmetry, fluid level, etc 6. White: consolidation, groun....
SA Thoracic Society Diagnosis and Management of Comunity-Acquired Pneumonia
Robin Green, Heather Zar, David Moore/Shabir Madhi, David Moore, Theunis Avenant, and Ziyaad Dangor
SAPA webinar 19 Aug 2020. The authors of the 2020 South African Thoracic Society guidelines go through the diagnosis and management of community-acquired pneumonia in children.
Beating Burnout - An Inside Job
Prof Suvira Ramlall
A very popular talk from the SAPRA wellness workshop on 4th December 2021 by Prof Suvira Ramlall on how to take care of ourselves.
Procedural Pain Management in Children
Dr Dean Nolte, and Sr Angie Skrikker
SAPA education webinar 25 November 2020. Anaesthetist Dr Dean Nolte talks through peri-procedural pain management in children, and Sr Angie Skrikker highlights non-pharmaceutical aspects.
Back to School in the Second Wave?
Dr Despina Demopoulos
The issue of whether children should return to school or not has come up again at the start of 2021, as SA tries to deal with a devastating second wave of COVID. But SAPA still thinks children should return to school immediately. In this webinar, Dr Despina Demoupolos, SAPA EXCO member, discusses the evidence and the reasons for....
Introduction to neonatal cranial ultrasound
Alan Horn
Prof Alan Horn, neonatologist, goes through the basics of cranial ultrasound in neonates. A must view for all paediatric registrars.
Getting started in your research: Data collection and data management
Dave le Roux
SAPA webinar 28 April 2021. Dr Dave Le Roux tells you all you need to know when you're starting out, to make your research journey easier. He covers the research process, data management, data collection, data cleaning and (a very little bit about) analysis.
Paediatric feeding and swallowing issues
Vivienne Norman, and Dr. Dirk Von Delft
Learn about feeding and swallowing issues in children, surgical options for such issues.
Neonatal Anaemia and Transfusion Thresholds
Michael Harrison
Learn about the Neonatal Anaemia and Transfusion Thresholds.
NCD Knowledge & Skills M1 Asthma
Primary Care International (PCI)
Here we'll explore how to diagnose and manage asthma.
NCD Knowledge & Skills M2 Diabetes in Pregnancy
Primary Care International (PCI)
Here will cover the diagnosis and management of diabetes in pregnancy.
NCD Operations M4 Principles of Health Education
Primary Care International (PCI)
Take a moment to think about the consultations you have daily with patients living with NCDs. Whether the NCD is diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, or cancer, you will systematically go through diagnosis and management. But in order to properly manage your patients, you need to educate them abou....
NCD Knowledge & Skills M2 Heart Failure
Primary Care International (PCI)
Here will explore how to diagnose and support patients with heart failure.
NCD Knowledge & Skills M3 Diabetic Foot Assessment
Mr WCEA Administrator
Here we will look at how to conduct a diabetic foot assessment.