What is Plastic Surgery?
Sarah Pape
This session provides an introduction to the e-LPRAS project and outlines the scope of the specialty of plastic surgery.
Renal Cell Cancer 2
Peter James Guest
The first part of this session continues on the topic of renal cell cancer or carcinoma (RCC) which was introduced in the session 4c Genito-Urinary and Adrenal/Renal Cell Cancer 1 (300-0400), by looking at inherited disorders and the incidence of RCC in inherited disorders and in end-stage renal failure (ESRF). The second half g....
Herpes Infections
Nneka Nwokolo
This session will cover the pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostics and treatment of Herpes simplex and zoster infections in the setting of HIV.
Investigation and Management of Hoarseness and Stridor
Salman Haider
This session describes hoarseness and stridor and explains the investigation and management of these conditions.
Ovarian Cancer: Imaging at Diagnosis
John Spencer
This session covers the decisions made in the initial staging and treatment planning for newly diagnosed ovarian cancer. Computed tomography (CT) is the primary modality used here.
MRI of the Urinary Tract
Rajesh Arumugam and Rakesh Sinha
This session describes the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the imaging and investigation of the urinary tract.
Occupational Exposure to HIV
Emma Wainwright
This session will cover the rationale and evidence for the use of post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after occupational exposure. It will describe the assessment of an incident, and the management and follow-up of a healthcare worker.
Obstetrics
Felicity Plaat and Rachael Craven
Wherever you end up practising and whichever type of project or environment you go to, obstetrics is likely to feature. Childbirth occurs, regardless of conflict or disaster and, in this environment, the nature of most obstetric care means that you must always be prepared to manage an obstetric emergency.
The Sexual History - The Partner History
Philippa Matthews
This session addresses how to take a sexual history in order to assess the risk of the patient having or acquiring a sexual health problem. This session has been written in conjunction with Sexual Health in Practice (SHIP). Please see acknowledgements for more details. This session was reviewed by Philippa Matthews and last upda....
Administration of Drugs by Intravenous Infusion Pumps
Henry Fok and Kerry Layne
This session explains why some drugs are administered via intravenous infusion pumps. It also discusses the important features of a prescription for an intravenous infusion, how to set up an infusion pump and how to monitor the progress of an intravenous infusion.
Sex and Health Risk Behaviour in Long-term Conditions and Disability
Janet McDonagh, and Anita Morgan
Young people with long-term conditions and disabilities are young people first and foremost. The wider implications of their conditions, for areas such as sexual and reproductive health, should be a routine part of healthcare. Furthermore, adolescence is a time when many behaviours associated with a health risk commence, includi....
Comorbidities and Complications
Jan Idkowiak and Chizo Agwu
Insulin resistance is the key driver to develop type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance is linked to other abnormalities of human metabolism.
Young People as Experts
Janet McDonagh
The experts in what it is like to be a young person in today’s world are the young people themselves. Participation is the process by which young people influence decision making in a way which brings about change in them, others, their service and their communities. It is distinct from involvement and consultation. Active....
Common Problems Encountered in Insulin Management
Simon Page
This session describes the physiological basis of insulin replacement and the commonly used insulin regimens. Practical issues in insulin management are illustrated in case histories and the significance of insulin therapy in relation to driving is reviewed.
The Experience of Long-term Condition and Disability during Adolescence
Janet McDonagh and Anita Morgan
There is increasing recognition of the prevalence of long-term conditions and disability during adolescence. 23% of 11-15 year olds report that they have a long-term illness or disability [1]. This proportion is increasing with medical advances in therapeutic intervention and technology. The great majority of these challenges....
Cardiovascular System
Peter Millns
Basic appraisal of the cardiovascular system by means of pulse assessment and non-invasive blood pressure measurement should be undertaken in any patient requiring anaesthesia. More detailed examination of the cardiovascular system will be necessary in those patients who have a cardiovascular history, or in whom history-takin....
Nurse Advocacy Stage 3 - Organizational Engagement
Wanda Montalvo, PhD, RN, FAAN and Siobhan O’Halloran, PhD, MSC, FFNMRCSI, BNS, RNT, RGN, RNID
1.25 Hours
This certificate program aims to develop nurses’ knowledge and skills in advocating for themselves as well as at the organizational, community, regional, or global levels. The future of nursing is informed by the lived experiences of nurses, educational preparation, and personal connection to social and professional issues that....
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Kevin Msafiri and Simon Githui
2 Hours
Welcome to the module on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). We are going to look at its causes, symptoms, and the various treatment approaches available. PTSD is a condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, often as a result of exposure to traumatic events such as combat, accidents, or personal assaults. By un....
Management of Elimination disorder
Mageta Kevin
1 Hours
Welcome to the module about elimination disorders. This comprehensive course is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of enuresis (bedwetting) and encopresis (soiling), common childhood conditions that can have a significant impact on emotional well-being and social functioning. Throughout this module, we will delve....
Sleep Wake Disorders
Pius Mwangi and Simon Githui
2 Hours
Welcome to the Sleep-Wake Disorders module. In this module we are going to look at of the diagnostic criteria, signs, symptoms, and management strategies for various sleep-wake disorders. We will examine conditions such as insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, circadian rhythm disorders, and more. This modul....
Female Orgasmic Disorder
Mageta Kevin and Simon Githui
1 Hours
Welcome to this module on Female Orgasmic Disorders. This module aims to provide an understanding of female orgasmic disorder. We are going to look at its causes, clinical manifestation and the treatment approaches to persons of Female Orgasmic Disorder. This module has five multiple choice questions that you can use to carry ou....
Gender Dysphoria
Simon Githui
2 Hours
We welcome you to this module on management of Gender Dysphoria. The aim of this two-hour module is to provide you with the knowledge and the skills in management of Gender Dysphoria. You are going to learn on clinical manifestations, causes and approaches to care to a patient presenting with this mental disorder. The module has....
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Pius Mwangi and Simon Githui
1 Hours
This introductory CBT course offers a broad understanding of the essential principles and methods of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a highly acknowledged and successful psychotherapeutic method. The course will focus on the foundational aspects of CBT, techniques and Application CBT in management of Mental illness
Practical Examples of Drugs used during Maintenance (anaesthesia)
Alistair Hellewell
0.50 Hours
This session outlines drug administration during maintenance of anaesthesia, for patients being ventilated or breathing spontaneously.