Medical Publishing Opportunities and Challenges
Dr. Frederick Murunga Wekesahm, Prof Arthur M. Kemoli, Associate Professor and Dr. Nchafatso Obonyo, MBChB
Learn about the challenges and opportunities in medical publishing.
Discussing 'Do Not Attempt CPR' Decisions
Jackie Fisher
This session explores the evidence and perceptions about attempts at cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It suggests effective ways of facilitating discussions with patients and their families about decisions related to attempting CPR.
Cancer Treatment Modalities
AMREF Health Africa
Welcome to the sixth unit of the National Curriculum for Higher Diploma in Oncology with Palliative Care Nursing. In this unit, you will learn about Cancer Treatment Modalities. In the previous unit, you learned about Epidemiology and Research Methods. In this unit, you will go through various cancer treatment modalities that....
Teaching Methods and Instructional Design
AMREF Health Africa
Welcome to unit fourteen (14) about Teaching methods and instructional design. This serves as the last unit of this course; congratulations for coming this far. This unit aims at equipping you with knowledge and skills in teaching methods and instructional design. In this unit, you will learn about the concepts and theories o....
Health Assessment and Diagnostics in Oncology
AMREF Health Africa
Welcome to the National Curriculum for Higher Diploma in Oncology with Palliative Care Nursing course. Unit Three (DOP 113): Health Assessment and Diagnostics in Oncology This unit is designed to advance your knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to accurately and comprehensively obtain, analyze and synthesize patient....
Fundamentals of chronic pain in children and young people: multimodal treatment
Paula A Forgeron and Jennifer Stinson
1 Hours
Chronic pain is common in childhood and can have severe physical and psychological consequences but, unlike acute pain, it is not always recognised by nurses and other health professionals. A holistic and multidisciplinary approach to treatment is required and nurses can play a significant role in helping children and families t....
Searching and critiquing the research literature
Ann Wakefield
1 Hours
This learning module explores how to search and critique the research literature. This involves explaining how to generate a robust literature review question, search databases in the most effective manner and produce a robust analysis of the literature. The module also outlines how a novice literature reviewer might develop the....
Writing a continuing professional development article for publication
Bob Price
1 Hours
Writing for journal publication is a worthwhile but challenging activity that requires clear motives, purpose, planning and execution. Continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to be informative and educative, with the aim of enhancing the reader's understanding of a particular subject. This learning module....
The importance of the arterial pulse in advanced cardiac examination
Christopher Nicholson
1 Hours
The pulse is a significant indicator of health and can provide valuable information to help make an accurate diagnosis. All nurses should be competent in taking and interpreting the pulse, and developing their expertise in this vital sign. Arterial pulses can be examined at various sites, and this article focuses on techniques f....
Management of acute confusion in patients with CNS infections
Claire Matata, Sylviane Defres, Christina Jones, Alison Gummery and Tom Solomon
This module discusses the management of acute confusion and aggression in patients with infections of the central nervous system (CNS). The issues discussed are applicable to the management of acute confusion of any cause and the principles of care apply to all confused patients. Many of the challenges encountered by nurses cari....
Shoulder pain: pathogenesis, diagnosis and management
Jennie Walker
1 Hours
Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that can have a significant effect on people's activities of daily living and quality of life. Nurses have a central role in the assessment, management and follow up of patients undergoing conservative and surgical treatments. Understanding the often complex and chronic nature of....
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0.25 Hours
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Stem Cell–based Therapies for Sepsis (Journal CME - December 2017)
Colm Keane, Mirjana Jerkic and John G. Laffey
1.00 Hours
Sepsis is a life-threatening syndrome resulting in shock and organ dysfunction stemming from a microbial infection. Sepsis has a mortality of 40% and is implicated in half of all in-hospital deaths. The host immune response to microbial infection is critical, with early-phase sepsis characterized by a hyperinflammatory immune re....
The Bare Truth: Academy of Physical Medicine with Matt Walden
Matt Walden
Matt Walden gives an in-depth discussion on gait
Uterine fibroids: clinical review
Farhad Alexander-Sefre
1.50 Hours
Fibroids are the most common tumours in women. In an article updated in 2017, Mr Farhad Alexander-Sefre discusses their diagnosis and management in primary and secondary care.
How to remove a chest drain
Elizabeth Allibone
0.50 Hours
This module aims to help nurses to undertake the removal of a chest drain in a safe, effective and patient-centered manner. This procedure requires two practitioners. The chest drain will have been inserted aseptically to remove air, blood, fluid or pus from the pleural cavity. Chest drains may be small or wide bore depending....
Pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of Paget’s disease of the bone
Jennie Walker
0.50 Hours
Paget’s disease of the bone is a chronic condition that affects bone remodeling in focal areas of the skeleton. The disease may affect one or several sites and can cause a variety of subsequent complications such as pain, bony deformity, osteoarthritis, fracture or nerve compression. Understanding the disease and how it affects....
Promoting effective treatment and education for children with eczema
Deryn Thompson
0.50 Hours
Patient and parent education for children with eczema should follow a consistent approach, guided by an established framework that combines aspects of nursing, education and cognitive psychology. Using the framework enables nurses to understand how to use and develop their skills when providing education about the management of....
Exploring the role of vitamin D in infants, children and young people
Jackie Bentley
0.50 Hours
In recent years there has been a growing interest in vitamin D, the role it plays in the body and the effects of its deficiency. This learning module provides an overview of what is known about vitamin D and the role it plays in growth, development and maintenance of health.
Exploring HER2 Targeting: Transforming Treatment for Metastatic and Locally Advanced HER2+ Cancers
Jaffer A. Ajani, Patrick Forde, Erika P. Hamilton, Douglas S Burgoyne, Donna M Chiefari, Joyce M Knestrick, and Stephanie Joyce
1 Hours
The emergence of HER2-targeted antibody-drug conjugates is transforming the management of metastatic HER2+ solid tumors, particularly in breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, gastroesophageal cancer, colorectal, and gynecological cancers. Tune in as experts take a deep dive into the latest evidence and guidelines on trea....
Meningococcal Disease Prevention for Adolescents and Young Adults: An Educational Toolkit for Providers
Gary S Marshall, Ricardo Correa, Kristi Kay Orbaugh, and Gabriela Andonie
1 Hours
Meningococcal disease, though rare, is a serious bacterial infection preventable through vaccination during adolescence. Despite this, suboptimal vaccination rates continue to leave older adolescents and young adults vulnerable, particularly among those in boarding schools and college campuses. Download this toolkit to access....
Specialised Paediatric Nutrition Care in Pakistan
Institute of Global Health and Development, Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course helps health professionals in Pakistani learn how to address the unique nutritional needs of children and adolescents with disabilities, those living with HIV, and small and vulnerable infants. It emphasizes tailored, family-centered nutrition care, the impact of stigma on health, and practical strategies for assessm....
Hospital-Acquired Malnutrition in Children and Adolescents in Malawi
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Blantyre, Malawi and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course is for health professionals in Malawi to learn about hospital-acquired malnutrition in children and adolescents, focusing on early recognition, assessment, and evidence-based interventions. Participants will learn to use screening tools, calculate nutritional needs, apply care strategies, and enhance interprofession....
Hospital-Acquired Malnutrition in Children and Adolescents in Ghana
The Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada
This course is for health professionals in Ghana to learn about hospital-acquired malnutrition in children and adolescents, focusing on early recognition, assessment, and evidence-based interventions. Participants will learn to use screening tools, calculate nutritional needs, apply care strategies, and enhance interprofessional....