Paediatric Septic Shock
John Sinclair
0.5 Hours
This session looks at how to identify and treat paediatric septic shock, including that caused by meningococcal septicaemia.
Community Acquired Pneumonia
Sam Waddy
0.5 Hours
This session discusses the definition of and spectrum of pneumonia, its presentation, likely aetiological agents, an approach to the management of community- acquired pneumonia (CAP), empiric treatment strategies, and the approach adopted for the care of the patient referred to the intensive care unit (ICU). The session also bri....
Acid Base Balance and Buffers
Alexander Goodwin
0.5 Hours
An account of acid-base physiology and its relevance to anaesthesia.
Chemical Burns
Richard Thomson and Ian Taggart
0.5 Hours
This session identifies the agents capable of causing chemical burns and describes the local tissue damage and systemic injuries that may occur as a result of exposure to each agent.
Burns (Paediatric)
Susan McIlveney
0.5 Hours
This session will lead the participant through a scenario from the first presentation to the stabilization of a child with burns.
Cranial Nerves and Base of Skull
Christopher Taylor and Nicholas Hirsch
0.5 Hours
This session covers the anatomy and function of the cranial nerves and the anatomy of the base of the skull.
Principles of Antibiotic Use
Anthony McCluskey
0.5 Hours
This session will revise the definition, classification and mechanism of action of commonly used antibiotics. The principles of antibiotic use in a variety of clinical situations will be covered and the problem of antimicrobial resistance to antibiotics will also be discussed.
Central Venous and Pulmonary Artery Catheters
Baha Al Shaikh
0.5 Hours
Central venous catheters are widely used in various clinical settings. This session describes the indications for their use, their types, sites of insertion, techniques employed in their insertion, benefits and risks associated with their use. The pulmonary artery flotation catheter is also described.
Causes and Risk Factors for Primary and Secondary Pneumothorax
Ahmed Fahim
0.25 Hours
This session revises the causes and risk factors for primary and secondary pneumothorax.
Assessing Those with Fluctuating Mental Capacity
Ruth Bradley and Diane Laverty
0.5 Hours
This session explores issues related to the assessment of end of life care needs of someone who has fluctuating mental capacity. This session was reviewed by Amy Proffitt and Christina Faull and last updated in November 2015.
Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment in Practice
Eleanor Grogan
0.5 Hours
This session builds on the principles of Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment. It focuses on the practical steps involved in supporting patients requesting the development of an advance decision. This session was reviewed by Eleanor Grogan and Christina Faull and last updated in November 2014.
Common Causes of Pulmonary Diseases
Gary Whitlock
0.25 Hours
This session is a brief overview of the possible causes of shortness of breath in an HIV+ patient.
Dealing with Challenging Relatives
Margaret Mary Cowan
0.5 Hours
This session examines the impact that relatives can have on interactions between patients and professionals in end of life care. It explores methods of managing situations where relatives may be seen as challenging. This session was reviewed by Margaret Mary Cowan and Christina Faull and last updated in July 2015.
Completion of the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death Part 3: Scenarios
George Fernie
0.5 Hours
This session will allow the doctor to consolidate the knowledge previously gained in respect to death certification and give them the opportunity to complete a number of medical certificates of cause of death (MCCDs).
Creating a Safe Environment for the Use of Lasers and Other Optical Radiation Devices
Sarah Pape
0.75 Hours
This session describes the legislation and standards pertaining to laser, IPL and LED safety and highlights the role of effective safety management and administration in ensuring safe practice.
Respecting Diversity in Others
Arti Maini, Paramjit Gill
0.25 Hours
A fundamental component in promoting equality and valuing diversity is the ability to treat colleagues, patients, carers and others equitably and with respect. By working through case studies, this session will enable you to reflect on how you might develop and apply this in your practice. This session was reviewed by Suchita Sh....
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Understanding Bisexuality: Challenging stigma, reducing disparities and caring for patients
Robyn Ochs, Ed.M.
Bisexual people face various health-related disparities, including higher rates of suicidality and intimate partner violence than even their lesbian and gay counterparts. In this program, we will look at the concept of minority stress as it relates to LGBTQ+ people and highlight disparities faced by bisexual people. We will chal....
Autoimmunity Essentials
Dr. Heather Zwickey
The increasing rate of autoimmunity suggests that environment is playing a growing role in autoimmune disease. In this lecture, we will examine the underlying immunological mechanisms that drive different characteristics of autoimmune disease. We will cover how the endocrine system and nervous system impact disease severity and....
Code of Ethics
Australian Medical Association
2 Hours
This module aims to give you an understanding of the AMA Code of Ethics 2004, editorially revised 2006, revised 2016. The Code serves to guide doctors in supporting patients to be active in managing their own health care and make their own informed health care decisions. The Code has grown out of other similar ethical codes s....
M1.1 Overview: ChiroCare Centers of Excellence (CCoE)
Robb Russell, DC
This program is designed to address the core attributes of excellence as described by Fulcrum Health’s ChiroCare Centers of Excellence criteria. Throughout a series of modules and groups of modules, providers will be educated and competent in the following: Acquiring a comprehensive patient intake and history, utilizing assessme....
M1.4 Psychologically Informed Practice Deeper Connections
Robb Russell, DC
Review how biopsychosocial factors impact pain management and delayed recovery. Learn about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing (MI) methods. This course is approved for CE in IL, IA, MN, MO (through 2/28/2021), NE, ND, and SD. If you do not see your state listed or if you have questions regarding cont....
Learn to Clean the NHS way
Tony Sullivan
Developed by the NHS Deep Cleaning and Advisory Service in partnership with Tutum Health, the course is accredited by NHS DCAS and the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH), 'Learn to Clean the NHS Way' is a comprehensive programme for effective decontamination. This course covers the key decontamination terms, health and safety....