Tuberculosis Case Finding
Dr Million Molla, Dr Hikma Fekadu, Meazashwork Assefa, Dr Andargachew Kumsa, Dr Eshetu Abdissa, Endale Mengesha, Dr Kalkidan Yae, Dr Tamiru Assefa, Dr Anteneh Kassa, Wondimu Gebrekiristos, Dr Eshetu Kebede,Ekulinet Misganaw, Bekalu Assaminew
In this module, we will learn about TB Case finding Strategies, TB screening, and TB contact investigation. this will enable you to evaluate and Identify presumptive TB cases at different settings, conduct screen active TB, and investigate and manage TB Contact.
Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives
TFHO and Ghana Health Service under MPHD and funded by U.S. Agency for International Development
This course is part of a blended learning package that will provides Family planning service providers with requisite knowledge, skills and competency to provide a person centered, quality Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) services. It will serve as a framework for a complimentary in-person practical training and mento....
The Child with Respiratory Distress
Geoff Burnhill
This session will investigate how to differentiate between wheezing and other forms of respiratory distress. Later, it will identify the most common causes of respiratory distress in children and offer guidance on how to determine if a child in respiratory distress needs urgent care.
Sickle Cell Disease: Promoting Health for Children and Adolescents
By The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives
Sickle Cell Disease: Promoting Health for Children and Adolescents explores the lived experience of children and adolescents with sickle cell disease and their families. The course features interactive content that will provide healthcare workers with the knowledge they need to improve care, quality of life, and health outcomes....
Digitally-Assisted Technical Assistance Support for Rapid Test
Dr Tim Tucker, Makhosazana Makhanya and Prof. Al Chale Abimiku
On 14 July 2022, ASLM’s LabCoP convened a webinar about the Rapid Test Continuous Quality Improvement (RT-CQI) initiative developed by PEPFAR and the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. In partnership with other stakeholders, it supports the strengthening of capacity and ongoing assessment of facility and individual te....
Guidance Selecting Solutions for TB Detection: A New WHO/GLI Manual
Patricia Hall-Eidson
On 31 May 2022, ASLM, in collaboration with the Stop TB Partnership Global Laboratory Initiative (GLI), and TB-CAPT project, convened a session on guidance in selecting patient-cantered, setting-specific solutions for tuberculosis (TB) detection. This new WHO/ Global Laboratory Initiative manual recommends that all patients with....
Standard Operating Protocol for Management of Refractive Errors
Dr Seun Odiase
This module will teach you about the common refractive errors of the human eye and their classification, signs and symptoms. You will learn how to examine and identify various forms of refractive errors and determine how to treat them and when to refer to the next level of management. You will also learn about the information, e....
STANDARD OPERATING PROTOCOL FOR MANAGEMENT OF ASTHMA
Dr Seun Odiase
This module will describe the pathophysiology and classifications of Asthma. You will learn about the signs and symptoms suggestive of asthma and asthmatic exacerbations and how to differentiate this from other respiratory conditions that are alike. Finally, you will be able to understand the treatment modalities acceptable for....
The Application of the Primary Health Care Service Delivery - Participant Manual
Dr.Tsion Asseffa, Dr. Getachew W/Yohannes, Mr. Eskeziaw Agedew, Mr. Firew Tadesse and Mulugeta Abate
This participant (Public Health Officers and Other Health Professionals) manual designed to prepare the participant to be equipped with concepts, components, challenges, efficiencies and implementations of primary health care services in Ethiopia.
Childhood Cancer Awareness: Oncological Emergencies and Early Warning Signs in Children
Dr. Helder De Quintal and Dr. Mampoi Jonas
Learn more on how to diagnose malignancies early in children. Also how to manage the patients that present with haematological emergencies like tumor lysis, mediastinal mass with SVC syndrome or airway obstruction as well as neutropenic sepsis. September is also cancer awareness month and we will be joined by Helder de Quintal....
Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children: Nutritional Management
Sanjay Lala
Management of Severe acute malnutrition in children.
How to Speak to Parents About Vaccines
Dr. Paul Sinclair
Learn about how to speak to parents about vaccines.
LRTI: When are Further Investigations Warranted?
Prof Ziyaad Dangor
LRTI remains the commonest cause of under-5 mortality. Most children with a LRTI will recover completely but a proportion of patients will have chronic respiratory symptoms. This month our aim is to focus on LRTI in children. Prof Ziyaad Dangor will provide us with guidance on how to identify, investigate and manage a child....
Building Resilience - Reaching Out
Dr Lerato Khatle
Talk from the South African Paediatric Registrar Association (SAPRA) wellness workshop 4th December 2021. Dr Lerato Khatle talks about building resilience and benefits of the Discovery Vitality program for health professionals.
Floppy Child Neurology
Prof Ronald Van Toorn
SAPA Webinar Series in collaboration with PANDA SA. Learn about the approach to a floppy child.
Ultrasound to the rescue when vascular access feels impossible
Dr Kotie Bester
SAPA webinar 24/3/21. Dr Kotie Bester, paediatric anaesthetist, talks through the use of ultrasound in cases with difficult vascular access.
Stop the Bleed - Put a Lid on it!
Julie Voutos and Mary Bodilsen
Learn how to "Stop the Bleed - Put a Lid on it!"
NCD Knowledge & Skills M3 Using an Inhaler
Primary Care International (PCI)
Here we will look at how to teach a patient how to use a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI).
NCD Knowledge & Skills M3 Consultation Skills
Primary Care International (PCI)
Here we will look at how to get the most out of an interaction with a patient through use of consultation skills.
NCD Knowledge & Skills M3 Motivational Interviewing
Primary Care International (PCI)
Here we will look at how to encourage patients to make lifestyle changes.
Common Emergencies in Palliative Care
Gerry Burns and Chantal Simon
This session aims to provide an overview of common palliative care emergencies and provide GPs with clear directions on how to manage them.
Solitary Pulmonary Nodule
Roderick Robertson and Yuen-Li Ng
This session looks at the causes and management of solitary pulmonary nodules (SPNs).
Staging of Lung Cancer
Stephen Ellis
This session describes the radiology of Tumour, Nodal, Metastases (TNM) classification of staging of lung cancer.
Mediastinal Masses: Middle and Posterior Mediastinum
John Reynolds
This session looks at masses in the middle and posterior mediastinum and will review the common causes of masses at these sites.