Congenital Disorders
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 identify major congenital disorders, provide emergency treatment, decide when to refer for specialist care, and support parents emotionally.
The Role of Pharmacists in Toxicology and Hospital Practice
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.
Combined Hormonal Contraception (CHC) Methods
Fiona Baldwin
This session looks at the use of combined hormonal contraception (CHC) methods containing estrogen and progestogen. It gives an overview of the advantages, disadvantages and possible side-effects, as well as how to counsel individuals wishing to commence or continue using CHC.
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Pelvis - Session 1
Joanne Hargreaves
This session will look at injuries related to the pelvis. It will focus on identifying anatomy demonstrated on both diagrams and radiographs, and offer examples of radiographic technique. Mechanisms of injury will be discussed to develop a knowledge base in clinical presentations. Common fractures, pathologies and normal variant....
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Facial Bones - Session 2
Anne Lancaster
This session will describe common fractures, dislocations, pathologies and normal variants found in the facial bones. These will be illustrated using radiographic examples.
Image Interpretation of the Cervical Spine: Session 3
Claire Giles
A self-assessment exercise based on Image Interpretation of the Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Cervical Spine - Sessions 1 and 2.
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Shoulder - Session 1
Joanne Hargreaves
This session will look at injuries related to the gleno-humeral joint, clavicle, scapula and humerus. 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 that can be used in clini....
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Hip - Session 1
Kara Mell
This session will look at injuries related to the hip joint and femur. 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 of the Elbow: Session 1
Sarah Gallimore
This session will look at injuries related to the elbow joint. 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): Wrist - Session 2
Claire Giles
This session will describe common fractures, dislocations, pathologies and normal variants found in the wrist joint. These will be illustrated using radiographic examples.
Image Interpretation of the Ankle: Session 1
Nick Woznitza
This session will look at injuries related to the ankle. 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): Knee - Session 2
Tracy O'Regan
This session will describe common fractures, dislocations, pathologies and normal variants found in the knee, tibia and fibula. These will be illustrated using radiographic examples.
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Hip - Session 3
Kara Mell
A self-evaluation quiz based on Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Hip - Sessions 1 and 2.
Diagnosing Chlamydia
Rita Browne, Rachel Pitt-Kendall, Caroline Carder
This session explains how to diagnose chlamydia. It describes what samples to take and their storage and transport. It explains diagnostic tests, how to perform them, their sensitivity and specificity and their potential advantages or disadvantages. The timescales between exposure and tests becoming positive and between treatmen....
Module 5: Keeping the Newborn Warm
Ruth Davidge
This module explains why newborns are especially vulnerable to heat loss and provides guidance on how to prevent hypothermia using effective, low-cost techniques. It highlights essential thermal care practices from delivery through discharge, including skin-to-skin contact and appropriate environmental conditions.
Managing Excessive Respiratory Secretions
Richard Hillier
This session looks at excessive respiratory secretions in the last days of life; what causes them as well as an integrated approach to their management and their impact on those close to the patient. This session was reviewed by Richard Kitchen and last updated in June 2021.
Lower Respiratory Tract Conditions
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 identify signs of breathing difficulty, diagnose lower respiratory conditions, and manage them using a syndromic approach to cough and respiratory distress.
Diarrhoea
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 chapter teaches how to diagnose and treat diarrhoea and dehydration, understand its dangers and causes, and apply strategies for prevention and grading severity.
Skin Conditions
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 diagnose and treat skin rashes and infections caused by parasites, irritation, allergies, or acne, and manage common dermatological presentations in children.
Family Planning After 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.
Family Planning and Postpartum Contraception: Learners will explore the broader context of family planning, including counseling, contraceptive options, and health benefits. The course provides guidance on postpartum contraception and the safe, informed use of various methods.
The Puerperium
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.
Managing the Puerperium: This course focuses on the physical and emotional changes following childbirth. Learners will manage routine postnatal care, identify signs of complications, and provide support during the 6-week check-up, including guidance on maternal self-monitoring.
The Routine Care of 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.
Gain skills to manage and assess a healthy newborn at delivery, provide routine care, and advise mothers on infant care, including the use of the road-to-health booklet.
Temperature Control and Hypothermia
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 explores thermoregulation in infants, covering causes, risks, and treatment of hypothermia and pyrexia, and techniques to keep infants warm.
Infection
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.
Explore prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neonatal infections, including chorioamnionitis, congenital syphilis, HIV, and common minor and major infections.
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Phasom Members will showcase and share their research contributions