Visual Fields and Falls
Rebecca Deffler, OD
In low vision rehabilitation, visual field measurement outside of standard automated perimetry protocols can provide valuable data about a patient’s condition. This knowledge can help inform decisions about safe travel as well as fall risk. This presentation covers principles of semi-automated kinetic perimetry, case examples of....
Back to BASE-ics: Use of Prism in Low Vision Patient Management
Micaela Gobeille, OD
While prism is unique in its ability to alter the path that light travels, it is sometimes underutilized in low vision patient management. This course reviews basic prism optics, as well as clinical applications and cases incorporating prism for low vision patients. Prism use for double vision, macular disease, and non-hemianopi....
Building an Inclusive Health and Wellness Ecosystem - Taking Care of Business Summit
Rebecca McKillican, MBA, CEO, Well.ca
Rebecca McKillican provides us with an in-depth discussion on building an inclusive health and wellness ecosystem. This is part 4 of Taking Care of Business Summit: Learn from successful and innovative business leaders. Summit description: The OAND and CCNM are partnering to bring you the Taking Care of Business Summit.....
Looked After Children Part 2: Influencing Factors and Outcomes of Care Journeys
Douglas Simkiss
In this and session Safeguarding/Looked After Children Part 1, we will explore the evidence for the statement that looked after children “have a higher level of health, mental health and health promotion needs than others of the same age” and look at how the Healthy Child Programme can meet these needs.
An overview of communication, movement and perception difficulties after stroke
Joanna Dark and Ruth Sander
0.50 Hours
For many people who have had a stroke, weakness or paralysis on one side - hemiparesis or hemiplegia - is the most obvious symptom. However, brain damage, including stroke, can cause a range of impairments that may be less obvious but equally devastating for people and their families. This module provides an overview of communic....
Supporting people with Parkinson’s in later life
Nicky Hayes and Suma Surendranath
0.50 Hours
Parkinson’s in old age can be a complex individual condition that affects physical and psychological function and wellbeing. As a result, the needs of different people may vary. However, all older people with Parkinson’s will benefit from access to a specialist, comprehensive old-age assessment and nursing care that understands....
An overview of appetite decline in older people
Anna L Pilgrim, Sian M Robinson, Avan Aihie Sayer, Helen C Roberts.
0.50 Hours
Poor appetite is a common problem in older people living at home and in care homes, as well as hospital inpatients. It can contribute to weight loss and nutritional deficiencies, and associated poor healthcare outcomes, including increased mortality. Understanding the causes of reduced appetite and knowing how to measure it will....
Pressure ulcer prevention in frail older people
Marcee Barry and Linda Nugent
0.50 Hours
This learning module provides an overview of the nursing considerations for paediatric anaesthesia. It is aimed at newly qualified operating department practitioners and anaesthetic nurses, and those with limited experience in the care of paediatric patients. It explores the ways in which paediatric anatomy and physiology differ....
Pathogenesis, diagNOsis and management of osteomalacia
Jennie Walker
0.50 Hours
Osteomalacia is a musculoskeletal condition that results in soft bones due to ineffective mineralization. Nurses have a unique opportunity to improve awareness of osteomalacia and reduce its incidence through health education. Multidisciplinary management is important to minimize the effect of osteomalacia on activities of daily....
Managing fatigue in adults with multiple sclerosis
Susan Jane Hourihan
0.50 Hours
Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms experienced by people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and has a significant effect on all aspects of daily living and on quality of life. It is important for healthcare professionals working with patients with MS to identify fatigue where present and to be able to offer clinically effectiv....
Management of self-harm, suicidal ideation and suicide attempts
Simon Githui
2 Hours
Welcome to this course on self-harm, suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. In this course, we are going to learn on the tents of self-harm, suicidal ideation and suicide attempts, the risk factors, protective factors, signs & symptoms and the prevention and management of self-harm, suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. You w....
Erectile Disorder
Andrew Matiiri and Simon Githui
1 Hours
Welcome to this module on Erectile Disorders (ED). This module is designed to provide comprehensive insights into the various aspects of ED, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and the psychosocial factors associated with it. This module has five multiple choice questions that you can use to carry out s....
Compassion Fatigue
Simon Githui
1 Hours
Welcome to this course on compassion fatigue. In this course, we are going to learn on the tents of compassion fatigue, the risk factors and signs & symptoms of compassion fatigue. We shall also endeavour to discuss the effects of compassion fatigue as well as strategies for healthy boundaries and self-care. You will engage with....
Management of Anorexia Nervosa
Mageta Kevin
1 Hours
Welcome to the course on Anorexia Nervosa. This course has been created to provide you a thorough understanding of anorexia nervosa, an intricate and potentially fatal eating condition that affects millions of people globally. You will learn about the causes, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, types of therapy, and medical complication....
Intellectual Disability
Ian Itolondo and Simon Githui
1 Hours
Welcome to this course on Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder). We shall discuss this disorder as classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR). The course will help you learn the classifications, causes, clinical presentation and managem....
Conduct Disorder
Mageta Kevin
1 Hours
Welcome to this course about Conduct Disorder. The course will take you through the signs & symptoms, causes and management of Conduct Disorder. At the end, we have five multiple choice questions that you can use to carry out self-assessment. We encourage you to take short notes as you progress and carry out learning activities....
Breathing System Components (anaesthesia)
Tom Clutton-Brock
0.5 Hours
The session covers the components of modern anaesthetic breathing systems, including standard breathing system connectors, APL, PEEP and one-way valves, scavenging connectors, breathing system hoses, catheter mounts and adult facemasks.
Managing chronic pain in adults
Janette Barrie and Diane Loughlin
The management of chronic pain is complex. Services and support for people living with chronic pain are variable despite the publication of a number of reports highlighting the problem. Due to the epidemiology of pain, nurses deliver care to patients with persistent pain in a variety of settings. It is important that nurses have....
Procedural Pain Management in Children
Dr Dean Nolte, and Sr Angie Skrikker
SAPA education webinar 25 November 2020. Anaesthetist Dr Dean Nolte talks through peri-procedural pain management in children, and Sr Angie Skrikker highlights non-pharmaceutical aspects.
Management of Intra-Operative Hypotension and Hypertension
Seema Quasim
This session describes the causes and management of two common intra-operative critical incidents; hypotension and hypertension.
Preoperative and Postoperative Assessment for General Anaesthesia
Warris Bokhari, Claire Boynton
0.75 Hours
This session discusses factors governing fitness for general anaesthesia, including pre- and postoperative assessment of patients.
ECG Interpretation - Advanced: Clinical procedure Workshop
Vukiet Tran, CCFP(EM), FCFP, MHSc, MBA, CHE
This course covers ECG Interpretation and the advanced clinical procedure workshop
Thermoregulation
Joyce Jebet Cheptum, and Megan Watts
Please join us as we discuss thermoregulation related to neonatal care. We will describe the different types of heat loss and energy triangles. We will also discuss how to work an incubator, use plastic wrap, and warm a neonate.
Module 2: Delivering Diabetes Care at Various Levels of Care
Dr Trust Zaranyika, Dr Nickson Mukapa and Dr Moris Chiwanza
By the end of this module, participants will have a thorough understanding of delivering diabetes care at various levels of care. The module will cover the principles and practicalities of glucose monitoring, focusing on therapeutic targets individualized based on patient conditions, lifestyle, and overall health.
Module 1: Diagnosis and General Management of People with, or at Increased Risk of Diabetes Mellitus
Dr Trust Zaranyika, Dr Nickson Mukapa and Dr Moris Chiwanza
By the end of this module, participants will have a thorough understanding of the diagnostic criteria, management strategies, and educational approaches necessary for effective diabetes care and prevention.