Non-drug Management of Breathlessness
Tim Peel
This session reviews non-drug interventions within an integrated approach to the management of breathlessness.
Palliative Care in the Filipino Communities: Strengthening Nursing Practice Through Cultural Understanding
Jon San Martin RN
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the integration of core palliative care principles with culturally responsive practice. This session will highlight how cultural understanding enhances compassionate, patient-centered care, with a special focus on Filipino cultural values, beliefs, and family dynamics that shape perspe....
Are You a Nurse Who Works in Rehab or a Rehab Nurse?
Julie Pryor
In this presentation the speaker proposes that 2 different types of nurses work in rehabilitation unit. Characteristics of the 2 groups are explored and the listener will be asked to identify with one or the other.
Dermatological Problems in the Dental Patient
StJohn Crean and Rishi Bhandari
This session looks at the relevance of common dermatological disorders to the delivery of dental care by the dental practitioner.
Common Cancers in the Dental Patient
StJohn Crean, Rishi Bhandari
This session describes the signs and symptoms that may manifest in patients diagnosed with cancers and looks at the impact of important cancers on the provision of dental care.
Upper 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.
Tuberculosis
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 the dangers of tuberculosis in children, how to diagnose and prevent it, perform and interpret Mantoux testing, and manage TB cases effectively.
The History and Examination
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 conduct a full clinical consultation for a child, including history taking, physical examination, clinical assessment, problem listing, and writing effective notes.
Regionalised Perinatal 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.
Regionalised Perinatal Care and Maternal Health Systems: This course introduces the structure and function of regional perinatal care systems. Learners will gain skills in patient communication, safe transfer procedures, and understanding healthcare metrics such as maternal mortality rates.
Thriving After 40: Menopause, Post-Menopause & Strong Bones
Dr Hanafih Umali Nkhata
This webinar series is designed to strengthen the knowledge and competencies of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals in understanding critical aspects of women’s health across the lifespan.
PCM M7: Pain Management in Primary Care
Primary Care International (PCI)
Pain is one of the most common complaints in primary care. It is also one of the most challenging complaints to manage. In this learning unit, we will discuss pain management in primary care.
Assessment of Fetal Growth and Condition During 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 and Dr CA Cluver
Assessing Fetal Growth and Wellbeing: This course covers the evaluation of fetal growth and movements, focusing on the use of clinical tools such as symphysis-fundus height measurements and fetal movement charts. Learners will explore causes of growth restriction, interpret fetal monitoring data, and manage cases with reduced fe....
Antepartum Haemorrhage
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.
Antepartum Haemorrhage: Assessment and Management: This course addresses the critical nature of antepartum bleeding, emphasizing rapid assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. Learners will explore the causes, perform necessary evaluations, and apply appropriate management strategies to reduce risks for both mother and fetus.
Failure to Breathe at Birth and Resuscitation
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 covers identifying poor breathing at birth, preparing and performing newborn resuscitation, preventing meconium aspiration, and managing neonatal encephalopathy and hypoxia.
Module 3 - Step 3 PR Interval
Dr Phinda Njisane
The PR interval essentially describes how the electrical impulse is conducted between atria and ventricles. What is a normal PR interval and what does an abnormal interval suggest? In this module you will learn to describe the PR interval and the PR segment using a systematic approach so that you can successfully answer these qu....
PCM M3 Prescribing
Primary Care International (PCI)
Here will explore effective prescribing management.
Advanced Training in Nephrology Nursing
Lee Hayes RN, BN, PDACN(Renal) MProfEd&Trng & Lynn Brown RN, BSc, PGCN Renal, Dip Ed (Adult), Dip L&M
Advanced Training in Nephrology Nursing Augusta Victoria Hospital (East Jerusalem) in partnership with Project Rozana as part of the USAID-Funded ""Palestinian-Israeli Specialist Nursing Hub”
Relapse Prevention and Long-term Follow-Up
Alexander Thomas Mboma
This module equips nurses and midwives with practical strategies to prevent relapse and provide sustained long-term support for clients attempting to quit tobacco. It emphasizes understanding the stages of relapse, identifying triggers, strengthening coping mechanisms, reinforcing behavioral change, and combining pharmacological....
Health Impacts of Tobacco Use
Alexander Thomas Mboma
This module examines the pathophysiological mechanisms and disease burden associated with tobacco use, including immediate cardiovascular and respiratory effects and long-term risks such as cancers, COPD, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, tuberculosis interactions, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. It integrates WHO 2024 clinic....
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in the MICU
María Amada Fletcher Apacible
Improving outcomes for patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia in the Medical ICU utilizing the A3 Quality Improvement Process for evidence-based interventions, meaningful metrics, planning, evaluation, and continuous development/implementation.
Emergency Contraception
Dr Johanna Wong and Wendy Knoops
This session explores the different methods of emergency contraception (EC), including their indications and use. It considers the effectiveness of each method as well as how to advise women when to take a pregnancy test. It addresses the advantages and disadvantages of each method and offers guidance on how to conduct an....
Sterilisation
Doctor Ruth Lewis
This session explores the current methods of female and male sterilisation available in the UK. It looks at the benefits and risks, in particular, focusing on important topics to be included in counselling a person interested in the method. It is useful to have completed the Basic Anatomy and Physiology session prior to co....
Confidentiality, Chaperones and Consent
Dr Theresa Laverty
This session discusses the principles of confidentiality in sexual and reproductive health and the provision of a chaperone for intimate examinations. It also looks at the consent requirements for tests and examinations or procedures.
Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Ruth Lewis
This session introduces the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems.
Recognising and Managing Malignant Spinal Cord Compression
Astrid Adams
Some end of life care situations are considered emergencies which require urgent intervention. One of these is spinal cord compression. This session provides a framework for recognising and managing spinal cord compression, when immediate treatment may restore function that would otherwise be lost.