Caring for children with endocrine conditions
Kate Davies and Jacqueline Collin
1 Hours
Children and young people referred to paediatric endocrinology services present with a wide range of illnesses and disorders varying from minor to life-threatening conditions. This learning module introduces the role of the children's endocrine nurse in caring for children and families undergoing investigations that are frequent....
Caring for a child with adrenal insufficiency
Sinéad Moloney, Nuala Murphy, and Jacqueline Collin
1 Hours
Adrenal insufficiency is an endocrine condition defined as the inadequate production or action of glucocorticoids, principally a steroid hormone called cortisol. While rare in childhood, it carries the risk of adrenal crisis in the event of a child becoming unwell as a result of intercurrent illness, injury or surgery. Children'....
Caring for children and young people with atypical growth
Lee Martin
1 Hours
This learning module provides insight into the sphere of practice of paediatric endocrinology nurse specialists. The module is aimed at registered nurses and nursing students who are interested in reviewing their knowledge of normal childhood growth and exploring potential reasons for, and consequences of, atypical growth. It di....
Diabetes - Paramedics e-Learning Project
Claire McGonagle
This session outlines the pathophysiology of diabetes and its diagnosis and management in the out of hospital setting.
Approaches to counter loneliness and social isolation in older people
Bob Price
1 Hours
Social isolation and loneliness are significant threats for older people and may be associated with mental and physical health problems. This module revisits what is meant by social isolation and loneliness and explores the way in which social change can trigger both problems. Social networks are discussed as the means by which....
An overview of nuclear medicine imaging procedures
Peter Hogg and Richard Lawson
1 Hours
Nuclear medicine imaging is not generally well understood by nurses who work outside this area. Consequently, nurses can find themselves unable to answer patients' questions about nuclear medicine imaging procedures or give them proper information before they attend for a test. This learning module aims to explain what is involv....
On-Demand Learning: Peanut Balls – A Valuable Tool for Labor Progress
Lamaze International
Being able to offer multiple comfort and coping techniques is imperative for childbirth professionals. This activity will introduce learners to the peanut ball, how it is used to promote labor progress, and what parents and professionals are saying about the use of peanut balls in labor. Participants may earn 0.5 Lamaze Cont....
JPE 24.4: Epidurals: Do They or Don’t They Increase Cesareans?
Lamaze International
1.25 Hours
The controversy over whether epidurals increase the risk of cesarean has raged since the 1970s. This article provides a history of the early observational research designed to answer this question and an in-depth analysis of the most recent randomized control trials. Based on the research, the author concludes that we cannot ass....
JPE 26.4 Kangaroo Mother Care 2: Potential Beneficial Impacts on Brain Development in Premature Infants
Rebecca J. Bear, BSc, BVSc, PGDipSci (Phys) and David J. Mellor, BSc (Hons), PhD, HonAssocRCVS, ONZM;Nurse Planner: Renece Waller-Wise, MSN, RNC-OB, CNS, CLC, CNL, LCCE, FACCE
This self-paced homestudy reviews evidence-based physiologic benefits of kangaroo mother care for prematurely born infants and their mothers. Participants may earn 0.5 Lamaze Contact Hours.
Assessment and Management of Weight Loss and Loss of Appetite in Palliative Care
Kathleen Sherry
0.5 Hours
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 Amy Proffitt and Christina Faull and last updated in December 2015.
Assessment of Nausea and Vomiting in Palliative Care
Saskie Dorman
0.5 Hours
This session provides a framework for the assessment of nausea and vomiting as a first step to appropriate management. This session was reviewed by Saskie Dorman and Christina Faull and last updated in June 2017.
Assessment of Constipation in Palliative Care
Joanne Droney and Anna-Marie Stevens
0.50 Hours
This session gives a framework of how to assess constipation as an essential first step in appropriate management of constipation. This session was reviewed by Joanne Droney and Christina Faull and last updated in September 2015.
Assessment of Mood in Palliative Care
Annabel Price and Max Henderson
0.50 Hours
This session provides a framework for the assessment of mood as an essential first step to appropriate management of depression.
Child Mental Health: Getting a Good Start
Avril Washington Consultant Paediatrician, Paediatric Mental Health and Complex Care
0.5 Hours
This session will outline the factors in the first 5 years of life that contribute to the development of emotional wellbeing and mental health throughout the lifespan and give an overview of the assessment and management of behavioural problems.
Assessment of Physical and Cognitive Deterioration in Function in Palliative Care
Doiminic Ó Brannagáin
0.50 Hours
This session provides a framework for the assessment of physical and cognitive deterioration in function in end of life care patients. This session was reviewed by Amy Proffitt and Christina Faull and last updated in November 2015.
Equipment for Peripheral Nerve Block
André van Zundert and Baha Al Shaikh
0.50 Hours
To perform successful peripheral nerve blocks, it is essential to have sound knowledge of anatomy, in addition to a good understanding of neurophysiology and the basics of nerve stimulation. This session explores the history of electrical nerve stimulation in regional anaesthesia, the design of the nerve stimulators and the need....
Post Cardiac Arrest Syndrome: A Review of Therapeutic Strategies
Dion Stub, MBBS; Stephen Bernard, MBBS, MD; Stephen J. Duffy, MBBS, PhD; David M. Kaye, MBBS, PhD
0.5 Hours
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a common initial presentation of cardiovascular disease, affecting up to 325 000 people in the United States each year.
Module 5: Midwifery Association
Dalarna University
In this module, you will watch the film and read the handouts, You will get to know the function of a midwifery association and how you can become a member of the Bangladesh Midwifery Society. You will meet the President of the Bangladesh Midwifery Society, who will provide an overview of the objectives and functions of a midwif....
The Benefits of Surveyor's Notes
Dr, Richard Elgin PS, PE
The surveyor’s opinion as to the location of the surveyed boundary is represented in the resulting plat of survey (or “map” as it is described in some parts of the country). With its dimensioning, controlling corners noted, and monumentation depicted by symbols, the plat of survey has been the traditional deliverable. However....
Comparing Methods: Bleeding Patterns
Wendy Moore
0.5 Hours
This session explores the effect of contraceptive choice on bleeding patterns.
Gastrointestinal Disorders in Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Chinchillas, Obstructive Disorders and Gastrointestinal Stasis
Barbara Oglesbee, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) (Speaker) MedVet, The Ohio State University College Of Veterinary Medicine
Gastrointestinal obstructive disorders, including intestinal obstruction and moving obstructions can mimic GI stasis in rabbits. However, rabbits can die within 6 hours of the onset of GI obstruction. This session will teach the practitioner to easily differentiate between these disorders and describe medical and surgical manage....
Texas Pharmacy Law Update-PHARMACIST
Allison Vordenbaumen Benz, R.Ph., M.S.
The session will review recent changes in pharmacy laws and rules; and review bills passed during the 2019 Texas Legislative Session that may affect the practice of pharmacy or the Board of Pharmacy. UAN: 0156-0000-20-196-H03-P Credit Hours: 1.0 (0.1 CEUs) Type: Knowledge-based The Texas Society of Health-System Pharmaci....
Raising the Bar: Early Intervention and Elevating Performance on Experiential Rotations
Meredith Howard, PharmD, BCPS
In this session, core principles pertaining to setting and aligning expectations for students on experiential rotations will be introduced and expanded on. Additionally, attendees will learn and apply strategies to identify learner deficiencies and to design a rotation plan addressing students who are not meeting expectations. F....
Integrating Skilled Preceptorship in Pharmacy Technician Education (Pharmacists)
LiAnne C. Brown, BS, PhTR, MS Ed
This session will explore the topic of pharmacy technician learning. Join us to discuss best practices for enhancing experiential learning in pharmacy technician education settings. In addition, this session will provide practical resources for implementing a training model for pharmacy technician preceptors.
Lower Urinary Tract Disorders of Exotic Companion Mammals
Barbara Oglesbee, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice) (Speaker) MedVet, The Ohio State University College Of
Urinary tract obstruction is uncommon in rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas (hind-gut fermenters) despite the development of large calcium uroliths. Rabbits are unique in that they frequently retain large volumes of calcium sludge in the urinary bladder, leading to a variety of disorders including end stage bladder atony and r....