COVID-19 exposed underlying cracks in our education system particularly in addressing the needs of minority and economically disadvantaged students. For students to succeed, and the economy to thrive, we must do more than patch the cracks. We must reimagine schools to better meet today's needs. This panel of policy-makers and pr....
Research says students should explore careers as early as middle school to inform post-secondary education choices. But, are our school systems providing equitable access to career-connected learning for all 6-12 grades? Not yet. Learn how one district reinvented itself with a whole school/whole community approach to prepare stu....
The pandemic created a massive upheaval on our education system—from the shift to remote learning to mental health challenges many students face. A Starting Point (ASP) and the U.S. Department of Education will host a conversation about how to put student voices at the center of our recovery and ensure their experiences inform h....
Digital citizenship in schools and universities in the US has been defined by an overwhelmingly negative approach (teaching all of the things NOT to do as opposed to the things TO do with technology). This outdated approach doesn't prepare students for success in a digital world. We will discuss a new approach - focusing on prac....
This course is designed for front-line staff who are required to manage COVID-19. This guidance is based on guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO), BMJ’s Best Practice and Up-To-Date but adapted for low-middle income country settings. DISCLAIMER: The content of this online course was developed to support the prov....
This session will discuss the importance of incorporating a trauma-informed approach during the perinatal period. Trauma is pervasive in our society with most adults reporting the experience of adverse childhood events. During the perinatal period, these events lead to adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes such as perinatal mood....
0.5 Hours
Overview; Impact of sensory loss; Signs and causes – loss of hearing, sight, taste, touch and smell; Supporting independence and quality of life; Protecting safety.
0.5 Hours
Overview; Triggers for verbal or physical aggression; Alcohol intoxication; Risk management approach to remove or reduce workplace aggression.
This training material is made to have you recognise the latest guidelines for safe medication preparation and administration in accordance to the most applicable laws and regulations. Also, to recognise standardisation in the practice of medication preparation and administration among all units of care.
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Cortical vision impairment (CVI) refers to a neurological insult and visual dysfunction with an otherwise normal ocular examination with normal pupillary function. Cortical vision impairment has become one of the leading causes of visual impairment in children in developed countries and the leading cause of CVI in children is hy....
This course reviews the collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to a low vision examination and evaluation. We will discuss the elements of a low vision evaluation from an optometric point of view and the proper referrals to the rehabilitation team member, specifically the occupational therapist. We will review an occupatio....
The imperative for civic engagement and bipartisanship has never been more urgent. A Starting Point (ASP) is a video-based platform seeking to be a truly unbiased resource for information and civic engagement. Working with students and teachers, the non-profit Close Up Foundation shares a similar mission. The two organizations h....
This course provides an overview of the anatomy and physiology of South American Camelids and provides information on clinical examination techniques and what are normal findings in camelids.
1.00 Hours
Learners that complete this course/event will learn most recent findings about the effect of metformin on hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis activity in elderly antipsychotic-treated women with Type 2 diabetes and subclinical hypothyroidism.
1.00 Hours
Vitamin D from this study was shown not to produce any significant benefits in patients with PCI. However, use of vitamin D lead to no adverse effects.
0.75 Hours
The cardiopulmonary bypass circuit provides a very thrombogenic surface that requires high-dose anticoagulation to prevent activation of the inflammatory, complement, and coagulation cascades. Experience confirms that thromboembolic events contribute to significant central nervous system morbidity and mortality. Even partial rev....
This was the 2nd keynote lecture of the 2023 BASEM Annual Conference in Manchester, entitled "Searching for Solutions in MSK Pain: Making Connections"
This course explores the practice and purpose of Maintaining Ethical Guidelines in Reporting, Documentation, and Record-Keeping.
The Kenya Medical Association, the Kenya Psychiatric Association and the Clinical Psychologist Association of Kenya have come together to form the following panel of specialists in order to address mental health wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This course covers recent changes and new concepts for medical treatment, diagnosis and management.
Here will explore how to avoid common telehealth mistakes.