A General Orthodontic Examination of the Patient
Melanie Stern and Derrick Willmot
This session aims to introduce a simple, systematic method for orthodontic examination that can be performed as part of a routine check up. It describes how a systematic approach to an orthodontic examination of a patient can be used to identify an orthodontic problem at an early stage.
Imaging Techniques Needed in Periodontal Diagnosis
Fiona Carmichael
Selection criteria for radiography are an important consideration when assessing periodontal disease. In addition, the practitioner should be aware of the specific appearances that should be looked for in the radiographs.
What Should be Recorded in Clinical Notes
Patricia Langley
This session examines the essential details that should be recorded in a patient's clinical notes for common dental procedures. Good practice guidelines surrounding the retention of patient records are also discussed together with the importance of confidentiality.
Monitoring Oral Health Outcomes – Have I Made a Difference?
Mike Busby
This session will cover the importance of measuring oral health, and the significance of including patient self-perceptions of health, along with professional judgements.
Delivering Prevention to the Community
Professor Aubrey Sheiham
This session suggests approaches to promote the oral health of the community. It outlines the rationale for community-based preventative measures, describes the approaches available and provides guidelines on appraising the literature that supports a community-based approach.
Communication and Treatment Planning
Stephen Henderson
This session describes the importance of effective communication skills when drawing up a written treatment plan and highlights the consequences of errors.
Communicating with Professional Colleagues
Stephen Henderson and Andrew Hadden
This session looks at the need for good communication between professionals. The importance of providing sufficient information will be explained as well as the nature of the information required for effective communication with others treating the patient.
Sickle Cell Disease I: Genetics and Diagnostics
Dr Maurice Okao, Dr Anjumanara Omar, Barbara Couper, Karla Wentzel, Dr. Sam Brophy-Williams, Dr. Vivian Paintsil - Head, Dr. Alimatu Salam, Head, Mrs. Mary-Ethel Lamptey, Mrs. Afia Achiaa Asamoah Owusu
Sickle Cell Disease: 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 addressi....
Sickle Cell Disease IV: Acute Management in Children and Adolescents
Dr Maurice Okao, Dr Anjumanara Omar, Barbara Couper, Karla Wentzel, Dr. Sam Brophy-Williams, Dr. Vivian Paintsil - Head, Dr. Alimatu Salam, Head, Mrs. Mary-Ethel Lamptey, Mrs. Afia Achiaa Asamoah Owusu
Sickle Cell Disease: Acute Management in Children and Adolescents will support your skills and knowledge in managing children presenting acutely with SCD and its related complications. The course features interactive content that will provide healthcare workers with the knowledge they need to improve care, quality of life, and....
Module 1: Disaster Management Cycle: Pediatric Considerations
Debra Weiner, and Dr. Amos Solomon
This module provides an overview of disasters and the disaster management cycle and the specific requirements for pediatric populations, equipping healthcare professionals, emergency responders, and policymakers with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect and support children during disasters.
Assessment and Management of Weight Loss and Loss of Appetite
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 Alice Gray and Richard Kitchen and last updated in January 2021.
Assessment of Mood
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.
SESSION 8: Climate Change, Mental Health and Forced Migration
Dr Samson Mhizha, and Elaine C. Flores
This session delves into the profound impact of climate change on the incidence and prevalence of stress disorders, depression, anxiety, suicide, domestic abuse, violence, aggression, and substance abuse as a consequence of fast and slow onset climate-related disasters. Through case studies and discussions, participants will gai....
Symptom Management in People With Learning Disabilities
Regina McQuillan and Karen Ryan
This session identifies issues when providing palliative and end-of-life care for people with learning disabilities and how these can be addressed.
Communicating the Plan of Management and Care
Jenny Smith, Clare Rayment
This session discusses the different aspects that need consideration in effectively communicating the management plan to the patient and family/carers, and to all professionals and services involved in the patient’s care. This session was reviewed by Richard Kitchen and last updated in December 2020.
Influence of Transition Points and Crises on Decision-Making in Symptom Management
Dee Traue
This session discusses how to deal with transition points and crises, both in terms of initial management options and how these options can be explained and discussed with patients approaching the end of life and their relatives and carers. The ways in which these transition points and crises influence decision-making in symptom....
Management of Cognitive Deterioration
Leena Srivastava and Mary Comiskey
As the end of life approaches, patients with either advanced cancer or other progressive life-limiting illnesses may experience a reduction in their cognitive function, such as forgetfulness, confusion or agitation. This session provides a framework for the management of diminishing cognitive function.
Management of Sore Mouth and Other Oral Problems
Sim Lan Koon and Jason Ward
Oral problems can impact greatly on the quality of life of patients receiving end-of-life care. This session provides a framework for the assessment and management of a sore mouth and other oral problems.
General Approach to Assessment of Symptoms
Howard Evans
This session provides a general approach to the assessment of symptoms, an essential first step before a plan for symptom management and care can be started.
Postpartum Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device (PPIUCD)
the United States Agency for International Development
We will be learning about one component of postpartum family planning called PPIUCD insertion. Postpartum family planning (PPFP) defined as initiation and use of family planning methods immediate after delivery up to one year: Family planning is very important during this period to avoid unplanned pregnancy and to allow a....
Essential Care for Small Babies
Safiatu Fuday, Senesie Margao
The small baby needs all the steps of essential newborn care to prevent problems and recognize them promptly. Observation of early feeding attempts and findings on the initial assessment (weight, temperature and exam) will also help the provider plan how to support the special needs of a small baby. Actions to prevent infection....
Antenatal Care Second and Follow-Up Visits
Dr. Juli Reynolds PhD
Neo Consult This course is designed for midwives and nurses working in antenatal wards.. The session includes:continuity of care;monitoring physical, psychological, spiritual and social well-being of the woman and family throughout the childbearing cycle; providing the woman with individualised education, counselling and ant....
Management of Important Complications in Newborns
Dr. Juli Reynolds PhD
Neo Consult This course has been developed for Midwives and Nurses who work with Mothers and newborn babies. The course will provide you with the up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge, required to care of healthy and high-risk newborn infants in hospitals, clinics and in the community.
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....
Neonatal Hyper Bilirubinemia
Dr. Juli Reynolds PhD
Neo Consult The lecture is designed for nurses caring for newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. By completing this lecture, the learner will obtain the knowledge and skills to perform a systematic approach to assessment, and management of jaundice, as well as prevention of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Through....