Caring for children and young people with atypical growth
Lee Martin
0.50 Hours
This learning module provides insight into the sphere of practice of paediatric endocrinology nurse specialists. The module is aimed at registered nurses and nursing students who are interested in reviewing their knowledge of normal childhood growth and exploring potential reasons for, and consequences of, atypical growth. It di....
Managing children with raised intracranial pressure: brain tumours and intracranial bleeds
Siba Paul, Joanne Smith, Jessica Green, Adam Smith-Collins and Ravindranath Chinthapalli
0.50 Hours
This learning module examines the causes of increased intracranial pressure in children. Key features and management associated with brain tumours and intracranial bleeds are highlighted. The conditions are accompanied by illustrative case studies to give an idea of what children's nurses may encounter in a patient presenting wi....
Diagnosis, assessment and management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Matthew Hodson and Rebecca Sherrington
0.50 Hours
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....
Improving care for people with learning disabilities
Sue Turner
0.50 Hours
People with learning disabilities have poorer health than the general population and experience health inequalities - partly as a result of problems with accessing health services. Health services have a duty to address health inequalities, by making reasonable adjustments to their services so they are more accessible to people....
Managing patients with encephalitis
Claire Matata, Ava Easton, Benedict Michael, Becky Evans, Deborah Ward, Tom Solomon and Rachel Kneen
0.50 Hours
This learning module provides an overview of encephalitis and addresses its diagnosis, some of the common presenting signs and symptoms, and the different aspects of nursing care required for these patients. In particular, it addresses how to explain encephalitis to the patient's relatives, the rehabilitation needs of these pati....
Care of patients with a stoma
Jennie Burch
0.50 Hours
Several diseases and operations may necessitate the formation of a stoma. Patients may be concerned about the effect of the stoma on their ability to carry out activities of daily living, as well as quality of life. Nurses who may be involved in the care of patients with a stoma should have an understanding of the reasons for st....
Colorectal cancer and how to avoid it
Paul Beland
0.50 Hours
Colorectal cancer represents a significant threat to men and women and in Western societies its incidence is increasing. However, with care, adequate screening and early detection, it can be diagnosed and treated effectively. Although Western lifestyles, especially diet and sedentary living, are difficult to change, screening an....
Group B streptococcus in pregnancy: intrapartum care choices for women
Nina Whittle and Penny Champion
0.50 Hours
Group B streptococcus (GBS) colonisation can occur intermittently in a proportion of the population. This normally benign gram-positive bacterium has the potential to cause neonatal sepsis if the baby is exposed to it during vaginal delivery. Overwhelming sepsis in the neonate occurs infrequently, with most cases occurring in th....
Doctors' Health and Wellbeing
Australian Medical Association
2.00 Hours
The health and welfare of doctors continues to be a priority for the Australian Medical Association (AMA). Many doctors and medical students continue to experience high levels of stress and distress in their workplace. The tragic suicides of a number of doctors in training earlier this year has had a profound impact on the p....
Improving Australia's Organ Donation Rate: Ethical and Practical Issues
Australian Medical Association
2.00 Hours
Australia is arguably a world leader in achieving successful organ transplant outcomes. While donation rates are continually improving as a result of reform measures introduced since 2009, there remains potential for further growth. In Australia, as with all developed countries, there continues to be insufficient donated organs....
Liver Transplant Ultrasound
Matthew T. Heller, MD
1.00 Hours
The number of liver transplants performed annually in the United States continues to rise. Complications from chronic hepatitis C, increasing prevalence of steatohepatitis and treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma will likely increase the demand for liver transplantation in the future. Refined surgical technique, improved immun....
Echogenic Fetal Kidneys: Differential Diagnosis and Postnatal Outcome
Lyndon M. Hill, MD
1.00 Hours
The differential diagnosis of normal sized or enlarged echogenic kidneys is quite large and diverse. In order to narrow the differential diagnosis, renal architecture, renal size, cortico-medullary differentiation, associated abnormalities and amniotic fluid volume must all be assessed.
Hand - Metacarpal and Thumb Injuries
Thomas V. Gocke, MS, ATC, PA-C, DFAAPA
0.75 Hours
This video-based activity focuses on clinical presentation, treatment and radiographic aspects of Metacarpal fractures, Metacarpalphalangeal (MCP) joint dislocations, Thumb fractures and Thumb CMC joint arthritis.
More Complicated Non-normal CTGs
N. Venkat Raman and C. Anita Rao
0.75 Hours
This session covers the less frequently encountered abnormalities in the cardiotocograph (CTG) during labour.
Evidence Based Device Selection and Outcomes of Aerosol Therapy
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
20 Hours
This course offers an in-depth analysis of the highlights of the history of the use of aerosol in healthcare, as well as the recommendations for use of aerosol devices in the out-patient setting.
Hand Therapy and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Medical Education Systems, Inc.
6 Hours
Hand therapy is the art and science of rehabilitation of the upper quarter of the human body. Hand therapy is a merging of occupational therapy and physical therapy theory and practice that combines comprehensive knowledge of the upper quarter, body function, and activity. Using specialized skills in assessment and treatment, ha....
DRUGS & BEHAVIOUR UNIT 8: PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING DRUGS
Mr Fergus McGrath (eolach.ie)
The final class in the course examines the various different categories of performance-enhancing drugs and also the major drugs within each category.
DRUGS & BEHAVIOURUNIT 7: OPIOIDS AND SOLVENTS
Mr Fergus McGrath (eolach.ie)
The opioids studied in class seven are morphine, codeine, heroin, methadone, mepiridine and endorphins.
DRUGS & BEHAVIOUR UNIT 3: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
Mr Fergus McGrath (eolach.ie)
Class three begins by describing how drugs move through the body, it then looks at the major categories of psychoactive substances (drugs that alter consciousness, mood and cognitive processing) both legal and illegal and looks at the behavioural consequences, pharmacological effects and side effects of their ingestion. The part....
Battling the Painkiller Addiction Epidemic
Megan Stewart, MD & Erika Probst, RNC, MSN, CLNC
1 Hours
In the United States, enough painkillers were prescribed in 2010 to medicate every American adult around the clock for one month. Prescriptions for painkilllers have nearly tripled since 1990 and fatal overdoses reached epidemic levels, exceeding those from heroin and cocaine combined, according to the Centers for Disease Contro....
Legal and Financial Planning for People with Alzheimer's Disease
Industry Specialists
1 Hours
This course was developed from the National Institute on Aging Fact Sheet which describes: legal, financial, and health care planning documents; advance directives for health care; advance directives for financial and estate management; the services available to help; useful advance planning advice; steps for getting affairs in....
Immunization, Vaccine Storage, Handling and Safety
Industry Specialists
3 Hours
This CEU course discusses the timing and spacing of vaccines; adverse reactions following vaccination; contraindications and precautions to vaccination; invalid contraindications to vaccination; screening for contraindications and precautions to vaccination; vaccine storage and handling; receiving and unpacking vaccine deliverie....
Methods for Locating Missing Adults with Dementia
Industry Specialists
3 Hours
This CEU course focuses on strategies that are available to cope with, and curb, the potential crisis of adults with dementia going missing. The purpose of this course is to: provide an understanding of the scope of the problem and practical knowledge about available methods and technologies designed to assist in the rescue and....
Non-pharmacological interventions for Pain Management in Older Adults
Ann Quinlan-Colwell, PhD, MS, RNC, AHNBC, DAAPM
1 Hours
Older adults can be especially susceptible to the debilitating effects of chronic pain, yet there are often barriers to successfully alleviating pain on the part of elderly patients and the health care professionals who treat them. This comprehensive guide to geriatric pain management provides the most current information availa....
Healthcare Industry Trends and Strategies
Industry Specialists
1 Hours
Learners enrolled in this course will be exposed to Healthcare Trends and Strategies. Practical Job Aids and Learn-By-Doing exercises are provided to ensure the learner has the tools and practice experience to gain exposure.