Megaloblastic Anaemia and an Approach to Macrocytosis
Dr Shinny Alimia
To discuss the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic approach and management of megaloblastic anaemia from vitamin B12 and folate deficiency. In addition, cover an approach to macrocytosis.
Food Safety-Natural toxins in food
Mr WCEA Administrator
Food safety is used as a scientific method/discipline describing handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent food-borne illness. The occurrence of two or more cases of a similar illness resulting from the ingestion of a common food is known as a food-borne disease outbreak.
Pharmacogenomics and Medication Therapy
Mr Evans Chirambo
Every human being has unique genes that influence their responses to medications. Pharmacogenomics focuses on tailoring treatments based on these genetic differences, ensuring patients receive the most effective and side-effect-free therapies. This approach, known as precision medicine, represents the future of healthcare. While....
Key approaches to the rational use of drugs: (1) clinical reasoning and (2) evidence-based practice
Dr Tshienda Muana
The irrational use of drugs is a major global problem (WHO)
Recognizing Pulmonary Hypertension
Traci Housten, and Lisa Mahe
0.5 Hours
In the first episode of this three-part content series on pulmonary hypertension, hear from guests Traci Housten, RN, MS, and Lisa Mah er, DNP, ARNP, FNP - BC, and FPCNA. Traci and Lisa discuss the complexity of recognizing pulmonary hypertension from the general cardiology and specialty clinician standpoint and dive into what p....
Reflecting on Well-Being: Focus on the Health of Nurses
Keith Jones
1 Hours
Investing in your well-being is essential for long-term success and patient care. Learn how to foster resilience, balance work and life, and cultivate a sense of community, all while implementing sustainable well-being programs in your practice. Enhance your personal health and professional effectiveness through proven self-care....
Mobilizing Nurses to Reduce Hypertension Burden
Janet Wright
0.75 Hours
This course equips nurses with the tools to address hypertension within diverse populations, focusing on disparities, policies, and community-based solutions. By understanding your pivotal role, you’ll be empowered to lead efforts in reducing hypertension burden and improving patient outcomes.
Control of NCDs in PHC: An Eco-Bio-Psycho-Socio- Spiritual Approach
Dr. Mercy Wanjala
This presentation would aim to cover the multidimensional aspects of managing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in a primary healthcare setting, acknowledging the complexity of factors that influence health outcomes.
How to Get Published in High Impact Journals
Dr John Ford
Join us for this webinar with the co-editor in Chief of Public Health in Practice to hear and discuss what editors look for in research articles and common mistakes. The webinar will give a summary of the publishing process and top tips for success. It’s opened to all, both authors looking to publish their first article and thos....
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Comparing Traditional & Novel Treatments
Heidi Salisbury
0.75 Hours
Learners will be able to define and diagnose Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy including non - obstructive and obstructive, describe the journey of a HCM patient using a case study approach, review traditional treatment, pharmacological and lifestyle modifications, for HCM, and e xplore nov el pharmacological treatment including mecha....
Neonatal Resuscitation Webinar
Mustapha Mahama
Neonatal resuscitation is one of the most critical interventions in saving the lives of newborns globally. Immediately after birth, about 10% of newborns will require support by way of resuscitation to survive and thrive. Delay in initiation and ineffective resuscitation increases the newborn's chances of death and complications....
Leadership Series 3: Crucial Conversations
Lisa Maher
2 Hours
Join fellow PCNA members and experienced nursing and healthcare leaders for the next Leadership Series program. In this series, learn how to spot the tricky conversations that trip you up while on the job, whether between patients or colleagues. Hear tips and tricks to improve your crucial conversation skill sets, including util....
Therapies to Treat Inflammation in Cardiovascular Disease
Joseph Saseen
0.75 Hours
Learn how to assess and manage inflammation in cardiovascular disease with the latest therapeutic approaches. This course will provide you with practical tools to incorporate into your clinical practice, enhancing your ability to effectively treat inflammatory conditions and collaborate with the care team.
Essential laboratory equipment training for medical personnel
Dr. Justus Kamara Anacleth and Dr. Justus Kamara Anacleth
This course elaborates on essential tools and equipment used in laboratory settings, safety protocols, and measures to be adh ered to for safe equipment usage and maintenance procedures. It also covers the disposal of retired or destroyed instruments.
Breathlessness Type 1 and Type 2 Respiratory Failure
Phil Raines
This session discusses the causes of Type 1 and Type 2 respiratory failure, and why people suffer with these types of respiratory problems.
Assessing Severity of Acute Asthma
Ramin Baghai-Ravary
This session identifies clinical severity indicators in acute asthma.
Emotion Management and Family Carers
Laynie Hall Pullin
The experience of living with and supporting a loved one with a complex health condition involves significant emotion work. In this presentation, findings from research conducted with long-term family carers of people living with spinal cord injury is discussed. The outcome of this research has synergies with all other forms of....
Patient Stories
Siobhan Jackson
Patient Stories involves interviewing patients directly to gather their unique insights to gain a better understanding of the amputee’s experiences and perspective of our service. Allowing patients to share with us the story of their journey across the continuum of care can help identify gaps within our service, inspire patient....
Introduction to Disasters and Disaster Preparedness in Global Settings
Debra Weiner, Dr. Amos Solomon, Amyna Husain, Mark Baker, Lisa Umphrey, Wentiirim Annankra, Samuel Borer, David Schonfeld, Tania Ahluwalia, and Dr. Dan Alaro
Disasters, natural or man-made, are increasingly common around the world. From climate change to armed conflict and refugee settings, emergency situations can greatly impact any health system. Children are especially vulnerable in these situations. First responders and child health providers are often ill-equipped to provide car....
Causes and Risk Factors for Primary and Secondary Pneumothorax
Ahmed Fahim
This session revises the causes and risk factors for primary and secondary pneumothorax.
A Hybrid Approach to the Use of Agile in Health IT
Spencer Stout, MBA, CSM
1.25 Hours
Agile in IT has been around for over a decade and it is hard to find an organization that hasn’t attempted to implement it in some fashion or another. While most standard agile frameworks seem to omit the project manager role and the structure provided by traditional waterfall project management processes, University of Utah Hea....
Caring for the mentally III outside the psychiatric setting
Kathleen Fitzsimmons RN, MEd, PhD
This course is designed to assist healthcare professionals become more confident caring for patients with psychiatric illnesses outside the psychiatric setting.
Enablement and Optimising Well-being
Ms Deb Shearman
0.75 Hours
Overview; Principles of enablement; Service and service user implications; Implementing an enablement model of care.
Food Services to Vulnerable Persons
Deb Shearman
0.5 Hours
Food risk management; Food safety programs; Food safety specific issues; High risk foods