The Role of Pharmacists in Toxicology and Hospital Practice
Dr Eric Hammond
This webinar aims at strengthening pharmacists’ competencies in clinical, hospital and public health settings. The session will focus on the expanding role of pharmacists in the prevention, identification, and management of poisoning cases, as well as their contribution to patient safety and multidisciplinary hospital care.
Maternal Sepsis and Amniotic Fluid Embolus: Recognition and Treatment
Katrina Johnson MSN/ED, RN, C-EFM, RNC-OB
This webinar focuses on two critical obstetric emergencies: maternal sepsis and amniotic fluid embolus (AFE). It aims to enhance healthcare professionals' understanding of these life-threatening conditions by exploring their pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical presentations. Attendees will learn to identify early warning....
Managing Crisis: Navigating Preeclampsia and Malignant Hyperthermia
Myoshi Lee, MSA -HCM, RNC -OB, C-EFM
Two topics will be discussed. 1-Preeclampsia is very prevalent in the perinatal population and is a life threatening condition. Nurses will learn how to identify and provide treatment to save lives. 2-Malignant Hyperthermia is a rare but deadly condition that is important for nurses to learn about. They will learn how to scree....
From Question to Search: A Friendly Walkthrough of the Literature Search Process for A Scoping Review
Dr Wahyuni Lamma( MD,PhD)
This session provides a simple and practical introduction to literature searching for scoping reviews, designed especially for healthcare professionals. Participants will learn how to develop a search strategy, select appropriate databases, and organize search results effectively. No prior experience in research is required—this....
Seeing the Unseen: Advancing Nursing Practice in the Recognition and Management of Headache Disorders
Susie Lagrata
This webinar will equip participants with practical knowledge to recognise and assess the most common headache disorders seen in primary care, including key clinical features and red flags that support timely, accurate diagnosis. Attendees will explore evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological management strategies....
Future of Nursing: Innovating transition into Practice
Hiyam Nadel MBA, RN
Emphasizing on the need for frontline nurses to innovate while creating an impactful solutions tailored to everyday challenges
Antenatal Care
Prof G Theron, Prof H van C de Groot, Dr D Greenfield, Prof D Woods, Ms H Louw, Ms M Petersen, Dr N Rhoda, Prof GS Gebhardt, Prof DR Hall, Dr HA Swart, Dr CA Cluver.
Introduction to Antenatal Care: This course introduces the principles of good antenatal care, from diagnosing pregnancy to planning ongoing care. Learners will gain skills in conducting first-visit assessments, interpreting key tests, identifying pregnancy risks, and managing pregnancies complicated by HIV. Emphasis is placed on....
Feeding Normal Infants
Dr D H Greenfield, Prof G Theron, Prof H de Groot, Ms H Louw, Dr N Rhoda, Ms M Petersen, Prof P Henning, Prof C Pieper, Dr A Horn, Dr M Hann.
This unit teaches the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, how to support and manage common issues with breastfeeding, and how to safely formula feed when needed.
Care of High-risk and Sick Infants
Dr D H Greenfield, Prof G Theron, Prof H de Groot, Ms H Louw, Dr N Rhoda, Ms M Petersen, Prof P Henning, Prof C Pieper, Dr A Horn, Dr M Hann.
Learn to recognise and care for sick or high-risk infants, conduct necessary observations, and diagnose and treat conditions such as shock, fits, and acidosis.
Respiratory Distress and Apnoea
Dr D H Greenfield, Prof G Theron, Prof H de Groot, Ms H Louw, Dr N Rhoda, Ms M Petersen, Prof P Henning, Prof C Pieper, Dr A Horn, Dr M Hann.
This unit helps diagnose and manage respiratory distress and apnoea in infants, including prevention and identification of underlying causes.
Module 8: Ongoing Care and Discharge
It was developed by the KZN Dept of Health MCWH component. Project lead: Ruth Davidge (Diploma in General nursing (community and psychiatry) and midwifery, Certificate in Neonatal Intensive Care)
This module outlines how to plan continued care, educate caregivers, and ensure newborns meet safety criteria before discharge from the healthcare facility.
Module 7: Breastfeeding and Growth
It was developed by the KZN Dept of Health MCWH component. Project lead: Ruth Davidge (Diploma in General nursing (community and psychiatry) and midwifery, Certificate in Neonatal Intensive Care)
This module focuses on supporting exclusive breastfeeding and recognizing normal versus concerning growth patterns to ensure proper newborn nutrition and development.
Childhood Mortality
David Woods, Prof Andrew Argent, Dr Gerry Boon, Dr Louise Cooke, Prof Mark Cotton, Ms Fawzia Desai, Prof Peter Donald, Prof Angela Dramowski, Dr Teresa Edwards, Prof Brian Eley, Dr Mary Hann, Prof John Ireland, Prof Prakash Jeena, Dr Pieter Jooste, Prof M
Learn to calculate and analyse under-5 mortality rates, conduct mortality reviews, and identify common causes and modifiable factors to improve child health outcomes.
Growth and Development
David Woods, Prof Andrew Argent, Dr Gerry Boon, Dr Louise Cooke, Prof Mark Cotton, Ms Fawzia Desai, Prof Peter Donald, Prof Angela Dramowski, Dr Teresa Edwards, Prof Brian Eley, Dr Mary Hann, Prof John Ireland, Prof Prakash Jeena, Dr Pieter Jooste, Prof M
Understand how to measure and interpret a child’s growth, use growth charts, assess neurodevelopment, and identify obesity and early life health risks in the first 000 days.
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Prof G Theron, Prof H van C de Groot, Dr D Greenfield, Prof D Woods, Ms H Louw, Ms M Petersen, Dr N Rhoda, Prof GS Gebhardt, Prof DR Hall, Dr HA Swart, Dr CA Cluver.
Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy: This course focuses on the classification, diagnosis, and management of hypertension during pregnancy, including pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. Learners will identify at-risk patients, recognize complications, and apply both routine and emergency treatment strategies to ensure maternal and feta....
Parasites
David Woods, Prof Andrew Argent, Dr Gerry Boon, Dr Louise Cooke, Prof Mark Cotton, Ms Fawzia Desai, Prof Peter Donald, Prof Angela Dramowski, Dr Teresa Edwards, Prof Brian Eley, Dr Mary Hann, Prof John Ireland, Prof Prakash Jeena, Dr Pieter Jooste, Prof M
This unit covers diagnosis and treatment of common parasitic infections in children, including worms, giardiasis, amoebiasis, bilharzia, and malaria.
The Second Stage of Labour
Prof G Theron, Prof H van C de Groot, Dr D Greenfield, Prof D Woods, Ms H Louw, Ms M Petersen, Dr N Rhoda, Prof GS Gebhardt, Prof DR Hall, Dr HA Swart, Dr CA Cluver.
Second Stage of Labour: Assessment and Intervention: This course prepares learners to support women during the second stage of labour, with an emphasis on effective communication, fetal monitoring, and timely intervention in cases of prolonged labour or shoulder dystocia.
Barrier Contraceptives
Andrew Motherwell
This session will discuss barrier methods of contraception, including their efficacy, advantages and disadvantages. It also explores how to undertake a consultation with an individual considering barrier methods of contraception, including counselling, information-giving and practical aspects.
Subdermal Implant (SDI)
Dr Nazia Hussain
The session will outline the advantages and disadvantages of subdermal implants (SDIs) and detail the possible side-effects and the management of these. The contraindications for an SDI will also be discussed.
Contraceptive Needs of Women Following Pregnancy
Dr Michelle Cooper
This session will review the importance of contraception after childbirth and its role in preventing unintended and closely-spaced pregnancies. It will discuss how and when contraception can be initiated during the postpartum period and offer guidance about the use of each commonly available method at this time.
Unintended pregnancy and abortion
Dr Michelle Cooper and Dr Deepthi Lavu
This session discusses unintended pregnancy, how to conduct a consultation with women seeking abortion or those who are undecided. It also gives a synopsis of abortion procedures and referral pathways for obtaining an abortion. It gives a brief overview of the legislative framework for conducting abortions legally in the UK unde....
Managing the Side-effects and Complications of Intrauterine Devices
Anita Maini
This session outlines the side-effects and complications of intrauterine device (IUD) and intrauterine system (IUS) use. It discusses both immediate side-effects on insertion and problems that arise with long-term use. It also outlines the management plan when a complication arises.
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Hand - Session 1
Dorothy Keane
This session will look at injuries related to the fingers, thumb and metacarpals. It will focus on identifying anatomy demonstrated on both diagrams and radiographs, and offer examples of radiographic technique. Mechanisms of injury (MOI) will be discussed to develop a knowledge base in clinical presentations.
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Hand - Session 2
Dorothy Keane
This session will describe common fractures, pathologies and normal variants found in the fingers, thumb and metacarpals. These will be illustrated using radiographic examples.
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Carpal Bones - Session 2
Claire Giles
A self-evaluation quiz based on Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Carpal Bones - Session 1.