Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Dr Andrew Pinder and Dr Euan Mackay
This session will provide a brief overview of the history of NSAIDs, their chemistry, and a profile of their uses. Their side-effects, mechanism of action and interaction with different isoforms of cyclo-oxygenase will also be discussed.
Assessment of Nausea and Vomiting
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 Sarah Hanrott and last updated in 2023.
SESSION 3: Water-and Food Related Illness
Martin Muchangi and Dr. Kamene Kimenye
This session provides an in-depth examination of how climate change impacts the hydrosphere, including the occurrence of droughts and heavy precipitation, and the consequent implications for water availability, quality, and supply. Participants will explore the biologic, social, economic, and structural factors that contribute t....
Management of Physical Deterioration
Aruni Wijeratne
As illness progresses in the last year of life, physical function inevitably diminishes. This session provides a framework for the management of physical deterioration of patients at the end of life.
Management of Symptoms Associated with Wounds
Jane McManus
This session explores the assessment and management of wounds in end-of-life care. It also considers the types of challenging skin problems that individuals may face at end of life and gives an overview of the psychological, social and spiritual implications on the patient.
Recognising and Managing Malignant Spinal Cord Compression
Astrid Adams
Some end of life care situations are considered emergencies which require urgent intervention. One of these is spinal cord compression. This session provides a framework for recognising and managing spinal cord compression, when immediate treatment may restore function that would otherwise be lost.
Basic Communication Skills
The Empower Group https://www.empowerschoolofhealth.org/
By the end of this course, you will have learnt about the following subjects: Basic Communication Skills
Inventory Management
The Empower Group https://www.empowerschoolofhealth.org/
By the end of this course, you will have learnt about the following subjects: Inventory Management.
Cold Chain Management
The Empower Group https://www.empowerschoolofhealth.org/
By the end of this course, you will have learnt about the following subjects: Cold Chain Management
Mass Drug Administration
The Empower Group https://www.empowerschoolofhealth.org/
By the end of this course, you will have learnt about the following subjects: Mass Drug Administration
Good Dispensing Practices
The Empower Group https://www.empowerschoolofhealth.org/
By the end of this course, you will have learnt about the following subjects: Good Dispensing Practices
Lesson 13: CAB-LA in Pregnant and/or Breastfeeding Clients
Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University
In this lesson, we’ll address various considerations for CAB-LA in pregnant and/or breastfeeding clients. WHO recommendations for CAB-LA as HIV PrEP note that there are unknowns about the safety of CAB-LA in these populations, but do not specify whether pregnancy or breastfeeding is a contraindication to starting or continuing t....
Enzymes as Drug Targets Including Anticholinesterases
Dr Karim Salem
This session describes how enzymes can be used as targets for drugs, to bring about changes that are potentially beneficial for the patient.
ABG Analysis
Lilian Nuwabaine
This course is aimed to equip Nurses and Midwives with knowledge and skills about ABG analysis.
COVID-19 Booster
Dr Maureen Akolo
This course intends to equip nurses with information on COVID 19 boosters approved and being used globally.
COVID-19 Vaccine Storage
Dr. Maureen Akolo
This course intends to equip nurses with knowledge on vaccine storage.
COVID-19 Vaccine Administration
Prof. Tumbwene Mwansisya
This course is aimed at equipping the nurses and midwives on proper vaccine administration to ensure the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine. This course adheres to the CDC recommendations that requires each health care personnel who administer vaccines to have received comprehensive, competency-based training on vaccin....
Introduction to Medicine During the Holocaust and its Contemporary Relevance
Sabine Hildebrandt, Shmuel Reis, Hedy S. Wald and Emma Nalianya
This course introduces the domain of Medicine and the Holocaust and its contemporary relevance in professional identity formation for health professionals and learners with the aim of fostering participants’ interest in further learning, dissemination and implementation of the teachings of the domain in Africa. It is an educ....
How to Diagnose Heart Failure and Key Issues in an Echo Report
Dr Andrew Potter and Dr Raj Thakkar
This session aims to help build confidence in identifying patients who may have heart failure, in taking a relevant history, and in examination.
How to Optimise Management of Heart Failure in Primary Care
Professor Ahmet Fuat and Dr Raj Thakkar
Welcome to this session on how to optimise management of heart failure in primary care. This module offers practical evidence-based approaches to manage patients with heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).
Heart Valve Disease - Diagnosis and Management in Primary Care
Peter Savill
This session discusses the diagnosis and initial management of heart failure and heart valve disease in primary care in the UK.
VTE Prevention for Healthcare Undergraduate Students
Jignesh Patel and Roopen Arya
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major cause of avoidable death and is a significant international patient safety issue. An important element of preventing VTE is the national strategy to assess all patients for their risk of VTE on admission to hospital.
Breastmilk Provision for Preterm and Sick Neonates
Jackie Dalley, Alex Dawson, Hayley Nelson, Pippa Clark, Catherine Quelcutti and Catherine Lawry
Breastmilk is the natural first food for any baby and is particularly important for those born preterm or sick. Having a baby born early or ill is one of the most upsetting and stressful events for parents and this can sometimes affect milk production for a mother, so it is really important to offer as much help as they need.
Cardiovascular Pharmacology
David S. Roffman, BS Zoology, BS Pharmacy, PharmD, BCPS, AQ Cardiology
5.00 Hours
According to data from the Center for Disease Control, 610,000 people die from heart disease in the United States annually. One in every four deaths is due to cardiovascular disease. There are also 12 million yearly visits to physician’s offices and close to 4 million hospital discharges for cardiovascular disease. Treatment of....