Treatment of Odontogenic Infections
Tara Renton
This session will address the management of odontogenic infections. It will cover the diagnosis of spreading infection and the recommended treatments. Emergency management will also be discussed.
Supporting patients who are experiencing hallucinations
Bob Price
1 Hours
Nurses working in a range of clinical settings may encounter patients who report experiencing hallucinations, whether auditory, visual or any other form. This learning module, which has been written for nurses working in general practice rather than mental health practice, clarifies the differences between hallucinations and del....
How mentors can influence the values, behaviours and attitudes of nursing staff through positive professional socialisation
Kay Norman
1 Hours
This module explores the concept and processes involved in professional socialisation and how mentors and nurse managers can help to foster positive aspects of this in their practice. Positive professional socialisation needs champions to instil fundamental professional values and behaviours in nursing staff, and managers need t....
Assessment and management of patients with ankle injuries
Jennie Walker
Foot and ankle injuries are common and can have a significant effect on an individual's daily activities. Nurses have an important role in the assessment, management, ongoing care and support of patients with ankle injuries. An understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the ankle enables nurses to identify significant injuri....
Mindfulness
Claire Cheminade
This session aims to give an overview and define what mindfulness is. It will look at the evidence base for it and provide information on further resources and support. This session is universal, for everyone. It will be useful for: People themselves – whether they are accessing services or not People across the life cour....
Systematic Review
Paul Glasziou
0.5 Hours
This session looks at answering a question posed by a patient about a treatment. The session will cover a simple method for critically appraising a systematic review – a summary of several trials. This session was reviewed by Suchita Shah and last updated in February 2015.
COVID 19 Series: Facing hard truths on the frontlines
Dr Rachel Clarke
The RSM COVID-19 Series is for health professionals, by health professionals; a series of talks dedicated to give healthcare workers on the frontline, regular and easy-to-access updates from healthcare leaders on COVID-19. Learn more about all our webinars here: https://rsm.ac/2UDvcsg Consider making a donation to the RSM:....
Specific Problem-solving Skills
Justin Allen
0.5 Hours
This session introduces the specific problem-solving skills needed for general practice. A patient problem will be used to demonstrate how the skills can be used in practice. This formed part of the previous RCGP GP curriculum and whilst this is no longer a specific domain, the skills are very much relevant and incorporated in a....
Assessment of Disease Levels and Factors that Will Impact on Periodontal Status
Philip Ower
This session introduces the principles of periodontal assessment alongside other aspects of assessment for a new or returning patient. The learner will understand how screening for periodontal disease will enable the clinician to distinguish between reversible gingivitis and different levels of periodontitis, as well as gaining....
Palliative Care in Oncology
AMREF Health Africa
Welcome to the seventh unit of the National Curriculum for Higher Diploma in Oncology with Palliative Care Nursing. In this unit, you will learn about Palliative care in Oncology. In the previous unit, you learned about cancer treatment modalities. In this unit, you will go through the palliative care concepts, principles of....
Diagnosis, assessment and management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Matthew Hodson and Rebecca Sherrington
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease characterised by breathlessness, cough and sputum production. Progressively worsening breathlessness for the patient with COPD limits everyday activity, reduces quality of life and increases the risk of premature death. Beyond reducing symptoms and the rate....
Why Don’t Our Patients Listen to Us? - Webinar
Peter Sinclair
An insight into why patients do not always listen to nurses who provide advice about managing their health
Ultrasound by Nurses - Meeting the Challenge of Fluid Assessment - Podcast
Uli Steinwandel
Teaching nurses to use ultrasound techniques to identify fluid overload in haemodialysis patients
Stroke Differential Diagnosis in Younger Patients
Ahamad Hassan
0.25 Hours
This session covers potential causes of ‘stroke mimics’ seen more commonly in younger patients.
Pain and Analgesia in Pregnancy
Tauqeer Husain and Roshan Fernando
This session describes the basis for, and management of, pain during pregnancy and labour, including non-pharmacological, pharmacological and neuraxial measures.
Mechanics of Ventilation and the Effect of IPPV on the Lungs
Alison J Pittard
This session continues to look at respiratory mechanics. Lung compliance and the role of surfactant are discussed as are the factors determining whether airflow is laminar or turbulent. Respiratory function tests will also be explained.
The Electrocardiogram Part 1
James Brown and Stephen Boumphrey
0.5 Hours
This session contains a short revision tutorial using Multiple Choice Questions to assist candidates preparing for the Primary FRCA Examination.
Pathology
Alison Parnell
This session will cover some of the pathological diagnoses that can cause haemodynamic instability and cardiac arrest, excluding left and right ventricular (LV and RV) pathology, which are covered elsewhere. Therefore hypovolaemia (including sepsis), cardiac tamponade, pulmonary embolus (PE), thoracic aortic dilatation and acute....
Physiology of Pain Transmission
Lars Williams
This session provides an overview of peripheral mechanisms of injury-induced and inflammatory pain. It includes a description of the physiology of nociception at the dorsal horn and supraspinal levels.
Skills which Facilitate Good Communication
Barbara Powell
This session will look at how things that we say, as well as things that we do, can facilitate good communication in an end of life care setting. This session was reviewed by Christina Faull and Barbara Powell, last updated in February 2015.
Gender and Nutrition in Pakistan
NUTRITION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Assessing, Managing and Promoting Child, Adolescent & Maternal Nutrition
This course gives health professionals in Pakistan a foundational understanding of key gender concepts, such as inequality, equality, equity, and the difference between sex and gender. It explores how gender roles and cultural norms affect nutrition outcomes, leading to gender-specific challenges. Participants will learn to appl....
Gender and Nutrition in Malawi
NUTRITION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Assessing, Managing and Promoting Child, Adolescent & Maternal Nutrition
This course gives health professionals in Malawi a foundational understanding of key gender concepts, such as inequality, equality, equity, and the difference between sex and gender. It explores how gender roles and cultural norms affect nutrition outcomes, leading to gender-specific challenges. Participants will learn to apply....
Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Nutrition in Pakistan: Assessment & Intervention
NUTRITION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Assessing, Managing and Promoting Child, Adolescent & Maternal Nutrition
This course will provide health professionals in Pakistan with foundational knowledge and skills that will enhance their ability to provide comprehensive nutrition care to infants, children, adolescents, women of reproductive age, and their families. It covers nutritional requirements, malnutrition, nutritional assessments, and....
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