Introduction to Medical Oxygen Use
Norman Lufesi, Raphael Kayambankadzanja, Happy Banda, Jonathan Mhango, Eneli Kaliphee
This session introduces participants/learners to Medical oxygen as a life-saving essential medicine that is widely used in healthcare, contexts in which it is used as well as sources and devices used.
Module 5 - Spinal Implants
Joe Gouda
The Spinal Implants course offers an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in spinal implant technology. This module provides practical knowledge and hands-on experience essential for effectively addressing complex spinal pathologies.
Oxygen Flow Splitting
Norman Lufesi, Raphael Kayambankadzanja, Happy Banda, Jonathan Mhango, Eneli Kaliphee
The knowledge gained from this session will help to ensure Healthcare Workers are able to effectively use Flow Splitters which are essential devices especially in low-resource medical settings, providing a reliable and efficient way to distribute oxygen to multiple patients from a single source.
Bereavement Care in Maternity
Lauren Petrie
A presentation to discuss maternity bereavement care. Discussion points around current practice, education, effects on women and families following pregnancy loss including mental health.
Ethical Issues in the Care of the Older Persons
Miriam Carole Atieno Wagoro
With advancements in healthcare technology, the population of older persons is increasing. The dependent nature of the older person, chronic life-limiting conditions and the imminence of death raise special health and ethical concerns in their care. The lecture on "Ethical Issues in the Care of Older Persons" will focus on the e....
Family Medicine in African PHC
Professor Shabir Moosa MD, MBA, PhD
This is a lecture on the principles of primary health care and family medicine. It also spells out the emerging role of family doctors in Africa. The value of these principles and roles for the full PHC team are spelled out. These are located within the concepts of universal health coverage and contextualized to the African set....
Ethical Imperatives for Collaborative Research
Professor Zubairu Iliyasu
Ethical Imperatives for Collaborative Research in Nigeria
Nutrition Across the Life Course in Malawi: Priorities in Children, Adolescents, and WRA
NUTRITION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Assessing, Managing and Promoting Child, Adolescent & Maternal Nutrition
This course provides health professionals in Malawi with a thorough understanding of nutrition for infants, children, and adolescents, emphasising its impact on long-term health. It covers key influences on adolescent health and teaches the HEEADSSS psychosocial interview to explore these factors. The course also highlights nutr....
Mental Health and Wellness in Primary Care
Dr Tijani Oseni
Common mental health conditions in primary care and their management.
Abdominal Ultrasound: The Liver - Session 2
Jane Smith
This session builds on the normal technique and appearances discussed in 'Abdominal Ultrasound: The Liver - Session 1'. It outlines common pathology, some pitfalls in scanning the liver, and addresses the final scan report.
Abdominal and Thoracic Ultrasound: Lung Ultrasound
David Lewis
This session will describe normal ultrasound appearances of the lung and pleura. Common pathologies including pneumothorax, pulmonary oedema and pleural fluid will be discussed as well as pitfalls to avoid.
Abdominal Ultrasound: Miscellaneous
Hazel Edwards
This session considers the sonographic appearance of bowel, abdominal lymphadenopathy and ascites. It will provide a basic overview and discuss common pitfalls to avoid. Tips on reporting will be offered.
Abdominal Ultrasound: The Liver - Session 1
Jane Smith
This session outlines the ultrasound appearances of the liver and the technique used to achieve an optimum examination. It also considers normal anatomy.
Ultrasound - Abdominal
Peter Cantin, Glenda Toach, Zahir Amin, Douglas Pendse, Jane Smith, Pamela Parker, Karen Heggs, Angela Rogers, Simon John, Freeman, Hazel Edwards, Bob Jarman, Jane Belfield, Steven Powell, Terry Humphrey, David Horton, David Lewis
These sessions consider the role of ultrasound in investigating thoracic and abdominal conditions and discusses its value alongside other imaging modalities. General anatomy is reviewed along with normal appearances, normal variants and common abnormalities. Tips on equipment use, technique and reporting will be offered. Anat....
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Shoulder - Session 2
Joanne Hargreaves
This session will describe common fractures, dislocations, pathologies and normal variants found in the gleno-humeral joint, clavicle, scapula and humerus. These will be illustrated using radiographic examples.
Image Interpretation of the Cervical Spine: Session 2
Claire Giles
This session will describe common fractures, dislocations, pathologies and normal variants found in the cervical spine. These will be illustrated using radiographic examples.
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Knee - Session 2
Tracy O'Regan
This session will describe common fractures, dislocations, pathologies and normal variants found in the knee, tibia and fibula. These will be illustrated using radiographic examples.
Image Interpretation of the Thoracic Spine: Session 1
Lisa Field
This session will look at injuries related to the thoracic spine. It will focus on identifying anatomy demonstrated on both diagrams and radiographs, and offer examples of radiographic technique. Mechanisms of injury (MOI) will be discussed to develop a knowledge base in clinical presentations. Common fractures, dislocations, pa....
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Knee - Session 3
Tracy O'Regan
A self-assessment quiz based on Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Knee - Sessions 1 and 2.
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Foot - Session 1
Kevin Harvell, Kathy Dewar
This session will look at injuries related to the toes, metatarsals and the tarsal bones. It will focus on identifying anatomy demonstrated on both diagrams and radiographs, and offer examples of radiographic technique. Mechanisms of injury will be discussed to develop a knowledge base in clinical presentations.
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Knee - Session 1
Tracy O'Regan
This session will look at injuries related to the knee, tibia and fibula. It will focus on identifying anatomy demonstrated on both diagrams and radiographs, and offer examples of radiographic technique. Mechanisms of injury (MOI) will be discussed to develop a knowledge base in clinical presentations.
Module 7: Guidance on Estimating Resource Requirements for a Minimum Package of Services
Dr. Caroline Forde, Dr. Nata Duvvury
Module 7 is a guide on estimating resource requirements for a minimum package of services, based on selected ‘essential actions’ identified across the police and justice, social services and coordination modules in the Essential Services Package, produced in 2020.
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Wrist - Session 2
Claire Giles
This session will describe common fractures, dislocations, pathologies and normal variants found in the wrist joint. These will be illustrated using radiographic examples.
02_17 Image Interpretation of the Ankle: Session 2
Nick Woznitza
This session will describe common fractures, dislocations, pathologies and normal variants found in the ankle. These will be illustrated using radiographic examples.
Image Interpretation - Adult Skeleton (X-ray): Elbow - Session 1
Sarah Gallimore
This session will look at injuries related to the elbow joint. It will focus on identifying anatomy demonstrated on both diagrams and radiographs, and offer examples of radiographic technique. Mechanisms of injury (MOI) will be discussed to develop a knowledge base in clinical presentations.