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....
IV Infiltration and Extravasation
Letitia J. Easdown, M.D.
1.00 Hours
This module will examine the causes of IV infiltration and extravasation, review the literature and give guidelines for prevention and management of complications.
Managing gout
Dr Kamilla Porter
0.50 Hours
Dr Kamilla Porter provides an update on the management of gout, covering acute attacks as well as long-term management strategies. Risk factors, dietary choices, and urate-lowering therapies are discussed.
Global Health Challenges: The Burden of Injury
Stephen W. Hargarten, MD, MPH
0.50 Hours
Global health is an area for study, research, and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. Global health emphasizes transnational health issues, determinants, and solutions; involves many disciplines within and beyond the health sciences and promotes interdis....
Labour Interventions Impacting on the CTG
Jeremy Brockelsby, Vandana Choudary and Catherine Aiken
0.75 Hours
This session describes the interventions that may occur during labour which can affect the cardiotocograph (CTG) and its interpretation.
Interventions to Improve the CTG
Richard Hayman
0.75 Hours
This sessions covers factors contributing to CTG changes and a range of conservative measures which may improve the CTG and fetal outcomes.
Fetal Heart Monitoring - Education and Training
Amanda Jefferys, Tim Draycott, Jo Crofts and Cath Winter
0.50 Hours
This session outlines some of the inadequacies in cardiotocograph (CTG) training and considers how this problem may be addressed to improve outcome.
Gummy Smile
Dr Hessam Nowzari DDS, PhD
This presentation discusses the basis for periodontal surgical intervention. The anatomical features are reviewed. Periodontal surgery cases are presented.
Module 3: Public Relations and Community Relations for Dentists
Mr Scott McDonald
Module 3 covers community and public relations for dentists. It is not possible nor practical to turn doctors into adverting and public relations professionals. Nevertheless, the demands of dental practice require that doctors be familiar with this aspect of their practices in order to make good decisions in order to grow the....
Handling Biomedical Waste
Industry Specialists
This course provides nurse aides with a comprehensive definition of biomedical waste; a review of standard precautions; tips for safe handling of sharps and biohazardous spills; and how to deal with biomedical waste in a client's home.
Live 28/11
Mr WCEA Administrator
0.25 Hours
Why do we use it? It is a long established fact that a reader will be distracted by the readable content of a page when looking at its layout. The point of using Lorem Ipsum is that it has a more-or-less normal distribution of letters, as opposed to using 'Content here, content here', making it look like readable English. Many....
Disease Notification
Veena Rodrigues
0.5 Hours
This session explores the rationale for notification and surveillance of infectious diseases. It outlines the importance of notification of certain infectious diseases and describes the implications for clinical practice.
Limb Pain and Swelling
Francesca Neuberger
0.5 Hours
This session addresses the causes of swollen, painful limbs, with a particular focus on deep vein thrombosis. The assessment, investigations and management of deep vein thrombosis will be covered.
Management of Low Sodium
Lorna Barton
0.5 Hours
This session revises the basic physiology of water and sodium regulation, and demonstrates a structured approach to the assessment and management of patients with hyponatraemia.
Medical Disorders Complicating Pregnancy
Charlotte Frise
0.5 Hours
This session covers the more common problems that are seen in pregnancy, namely hypertensive disorders and diabetes mellitus, as well as the differential diagnosis and management of a variety of common presentations. Pregnancy specific disorders which feature in the differential diagnosis of these presentations are also describe....
New Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Management
Santino Capocci
0.5 Hours
This session discusses the investigation and initial management of patients with suspected lung cancer, either in clinic or as in-patients, covering the important questions in the history, salient examination points and investigations before a multidisciplinary team discussion.
Interpreting Family Histories and Identifying Patients Part 3: Chromosome Anomalies
Peter Farndon
0.5 Hours
This session is one of three sessions that consider the main classes of genetic conditions. Here we cover chromosome anomalies.
Dizziness and Imbalance in Primary Care
Linda Luxon
0.5 Hours
This session should explain the mechanisms underlying dizziness, vertigo and imbalance. The symptoms and signs associated with these common disorders together with their management will be outlined.