Cancer in the community Part 2: Supportive care for the oncology patient
Dr Gregory Gaughran MRCP
1.00 Hours
Designed to give an overview of the side effects of chemotherapy commonly seen in community pharmacy, and the pharmacist's role in their management This activity was developed and accredited in Australia and was designed to address competencies described by the National Competencies Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Aust....
Topical Corticosteroids
Dr Brett MacFarlane BPharm, Hons, PhD, FACP, MPS
1.00 Hours
This activity is designed to give an overview of the uses of corticosteroids topically, with discussion of adverse effects. This activity was developed and accredited in Australia and was designed to address competencies described by the National Competencies Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia (2016). As suc....
Uncontrolled asthma: a stepped approach to therapy
Craig Dowdy BPharm, MACP
1.00 Hours
This activity is designed to discuss asthma and its control, with emphasis on a stepped approach to therapy. This activity was developed and accredited in Australia and was designed to address competencies described by the National Competencies Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia (2016). As such, some of the....
The pharmacist’s role in COPD therapy (podcast)
Dr Brett MacFarlane BPharm, Hons, PhD, FACP, MPS
1.00 Hours
In this podcast activity Dr Brett MacFarlane interviews advanced practice pharmacist Debbie Rigby about pharmacists’ roles in COPD therapy, with discussion about newer inhaler devices Accreditation Details and Estimated Time to Complete This activity was developed and accredited in Australia and was designed to address compe....
An overview of appetite decline in older people
Anna L Pilgrim, Sian M Robinson, Avan Aihie Sayer, Helen C Roberts.
0.50 Hours
Poor appetite is a common problem in older people living at home and in care homes, as well as hospital inpatients. It can contribute to weight loss and nutritional deficiencies, and associated poor healthcare outcomes, including increased mortality. Understanding the causes of reduced appetite and knowing how to measure it will....
Reading Focus: Vocabulary and Comprehension
Industry specialist
This engaging professional development offering provides a focus on the reading process and two critical elements of reading for meeting the needs of all readers. The participant will learn about vocabulary and comprehension to discover current strategies to bolster their teaching toolkit. The information provided in this course....
Preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infection
Mr WCEA Administrator
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The Role Of Calculus In Disease
Noor Al-Mansouri
This session will discuss the correlation between calculus and gingivitis.
Elder Abuse
Deb Shearman
1 Hours
Overview; Types and signs of elder abuse; Risk factors and protective factors; Compulsory reporting of reportable assaults.
Vital Signs Assessment
Mr Hamza Shehade Rn, BSc, MSc, Staff Development Coordinator and Clinical Educator
Training course for health care providers to recognize all what they have to know pertaining vital signs, theory and clinical approach.
The Importance of Language: Words Matter
Anthony Zazzarino, PhD
The Importance of Language: Words Matter Researchers and leaders in the LGTBQ+ field have discussed the power of language as it relates to empowerment and personal identification. This webinar will provide a basic foundation as to why it is important to use appropriate terminology and why language evolves. Additionally, we....
Nutrition I: Introduction to Nutrition Concepts
The Hospital for Sick Children & ADRA Canada
Good nutrition and nutrition-related behaviours are critical for a child’s healthy growth, development and survival. Globally, approximately 45 percent of deaths among children under 5 are linked to undernutrition and 22.3 percent, or more than one in five children under age 5 worldwide has stunted growth. Across Kenya, mor....
Nutrition IV: Nutrition Assessment
The Hospital for Sick Children & ADRA Canada
Good nutrition and nutrition-related behaviours are critical for a child’s healthy growth, development and survival. Globally, approximately 45 percent of deaths among children under 5 are linked to undernutrition and 22.3 percent, or more than one in five children under age 5 worldwide has stunted growth. Across Kenya, mor....
Module 2: Dentition and Care of Primary Teeth
Jill Iliffe RN, RM, BAS, MIntS, IDMHHRL
Module 2 outlines primary dentition and explains the importance and function of primary teeth and the care required for healthy primary teeth through pre-conception, pregnancy, and primary teeth eruption.
Module 1: Anatomy of the Oral Cavity
Jill Iliffe RN, RM, BAS, MIntS, IDMHHRL
Module 1 provides a brief review of the anatomy of the oral cavity and the functions of the structures found in the oral cavity.
Module 5: Common Oral Diseases and Conditions
Jill Iliffe RN, RM, BAS, MIntS, IDMHHRL
Module 5 gives an overview of common oral diseases and conditions such as dental caries; gingivitis; periodontitis; edentulism; oral cancers; congenital malformations and Noma. The module also discusses traumatic dental injury and outlines the initial care for common dental emergencies.
Cytomorphological patterns of thyroid lesions among 1646 Sudanese patients: what we can learn from fine needle aspiration cytology retrospective analysis?
Ali I. E. Osman,Ahmed O. Almobarak,Asma Kamalaldin Mohammed,Nouh S. Mohamed,Mohamed S. Muneer,Ammar B. Omer,Hussam M. A. Ibrahim,Emmanuel E. Siddig,Eman T. Ali,Abdalla Munir,Ali M. M. Edris,Eiman S. Ahmed,Lubna S. Elnour,Rowa Hassan
Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNA) biopsy of the thyroid gland is an accurate and useful diagnostic tool in the initial evaluation of the nodular thyroid lesions. In Sudan, ultrasound-guided FNA is considered to be an expensive technique in order to be either provided by the hospital or requested by the physician managing the....
Estimating the impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines on childhood pneumonia in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review
Chukwuemeka Onwuchekwa,Bassey Edem,Victor Williams,Emmanuel Oga
Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of childhood deaths globally, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. is the major cause of childhood pneumonia deaths and is the leading cause of vaccine-preventable child deaths globally. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV) have been licensed since 2000; previous polysaccharide-based vacci....
Sore Throat
Mr Matthew Forrest
This session aims to give information relating to the presentation of sore throat that may be encountered during paramedic practice, in either an emergency, urgent or primary care setting.
Sickle Cell Disease III: Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations in Children and Adolescents
Dr Maurice Okao, Dr Anjumanara Omar, Barbara Couper, Karla Wentzel, Dr. Sam Brophy-Williams, Dr. Vivian Paintsil - Head, Dr. Alimatu Salam, Head, Mrs. Mary-Ethel Lamptey, Mrs. Afia Achiaa Asamoah Owusu
Sickle Cell Disease: Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations is a course that provides healthcare workers with a foundational understanding of the underlying mechanisms of sickle cell disease, and how SCD affects body systems. The course features interactive content that will explain what sickle cell disease is and how the....
Secondary Care Management of Heart Failure
Dr Simon Duckett and Dr Sue Piper
Welcome to this session on the management of heart failure in secondary care. In this session you will learn about the role of secondary care in: - the diagnosis of heart failure - the medical treatment of heart failure - device treatment for heart failure - the management of acute heart failure
Treatment of Ectopic Canine, Premolar and Supernumerary Teeth
Tara Renton
0.5 Hours
This session will address the treatment of unerupted ectopic and supernumerary teeth, excluding molars.
Treatment of Benign Soft Tissue Lesions of the Oral Cavity
Maria Devine, Tara Renton
0.5 Hours
This session describes the principles of management of benign oral soft tissue lesions and the various surgical and non-surgical techniques. Advice is given on which lesions can be managed by the appropriately trained general dental practitioner and which should be referred to hospital.
Effective presentation skills for nurses
Mark Foulkes
1 Hours
This learning module emphasises the importance of effective presentation skills. Such skills allow nurses to share knowledge and expertise and to communicate clearly in a range of workplace scenarios. Nurses are increasingly being asked to present in formal and informal situations, such as conferences, poster presentations, job....
Practical & Surgical Orthopaedic Skills
S. Kamat, Mr Diab, Mr. Mahmoud Rahuna, Rajesh Bahadur Lakhey
2.25 Hours
Develop your surgical skillset with expert instruction and hands-on practice in a simulated environment. Ideal for orthopaedic residents and surgeons seeking to refine their surgical technique.