Secondary Endocrine Causes Of Hypertension
Louise Newson - General Practitioner
0.5 Hours
This session gives an overview of the secondary causes of hypertension. It discusses some of the causes in more detail and gives recommendations on when to refer patients with hypertension to secondary care.
Moving and Handling Level 1
National Health England
Moving and handling can be a frequent activity for many employees. In health and social care, moving and handling injuries account for 40% of work-related sickness absence. Around 5000 moving and handling injuries are reported each year in health services.
Wound Care for Health Providers
Deborah Zaricor: MSN, RN, CWOCN, WOC
5 Hours
This online self-study course is designed to provide health providers with the most up-to-date tools to allow delivery of successful treatment plans for wound healing and will refresh you on the very basic form of clinical practice, which is tending the wounds of the patients.
Ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death
Paul Harris MBChB FRCA FFICM EDICM1 and Dimitrios Lysitsas MD MRCCP
0.5 Hours
This review classifies the causes and significance of ventricular arrhythmias based on the presence or absence of structural heart disease and provides a simple system to aid confident distinction from supraventricular arrhythmias. Treatment goals focus on acute management, including pharmacological agents and electrical cardiov....
Gabapentinoid Abuse: An Alarming Trend (TECHNICIAN)
Kirk E. Evoy, Emily A. Siegrist, & Yunle Huang
Prescription drug abuse has quickly become one of the most significant public health concerns in the United States (US), with annual rates of fatal overdoses nearly doubling over the past decade. In this article we'll work to increase awareness of gabapentinoid abuse and ways to mitigate the risks.
Wound debridement: a clinical update
Agi McFarland and Fiona Smith
0.50 Hours
This learning module aims to improve nurses' knowledge of wound debridement through a review of different techniques and the related physiology of wound healing. Debridement has long been an established component of effective wound management. However, recent clinical developments have widened the choice of methods available. Th....
How to measure tracheostomy tube cuff pressure
Nicola Credland
0.50 Hours
This module explores the process and principles of measuring tracheostomy tube cuff pressure and the associated evidence base. It discusses the indications for tracheostomy tube cuff pressure measurement and identifies potential complications associated with the procedure.
Assessment and management of patients with ankle injuries
Jennie Walker
0.50 Hours
Foot and ankle injuries are common and can have a significant effect on an individual's daily activities. Nurses have an important role in the assessment, management, ongoing care and support of patients with ankle injuries. An understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the ankle enables nurses to identify significant injuri....
Penile cancer: diagnosis, clinical features and management
Bruce Turner and Lawrence Drudge-Coates and Sarah Henderson
0.50 Hours
This learning module aims to provide the reader with an overview of penile cancer. The focus is on clinical and medical aspects to help nurses understand incidence, aetiology, diagnosis and treatment, to enable them educate and support patients affected by this disease. Psychological support of patients and their partners is als....
An overview of nuclear medicine imaging procedures
Peter Hogg and Richard Lawson
0.50 Hours
Nuclear medicine imaging is not generally well understood by nurses who work outside this area. Consequently, nurses can find themselves unable to answer patients' questions about nuclear medicine imaging procedures or give them proper information before they attend for a test. This learning module aims to explain what is involv....
HIV Treatment
Industry Specialists
5.00 Hours
Approximately 36.7 million people across the planet are living with HIV and AIDS. To combat this community.overwhelming, global problem, clinicians have been working tirelessly to develop new treatment strategies. HIV/AIDS clinical care has improved dramatically over the decades. New medications and overall patient care meth....
Sexually transmitted diseases overview in homeless settings
Industry Specialists
2.00 Hours
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) refer to a variety of clinical syndromes caused by over 25 pathogens that can be acquired and transmitted through sexual contact. This CEU course provides insight for nurses on understanding and treating common STDs among those experiencing homelessness. Of particular focus is an overview of....
Topical Corticosteroids
Dr. Brett MacFarlane BPharm, PhD.
1.00 Hours
This CPE, titled Topical Corticosteroids, is designed for pharmacists and will update participants on the issues associated with inappropriate use of topical corticosteroids (TCs) and counseling on the judicious use of TCs. To Receive Credit: You will be required to view the CPE article and take an exam at the end of the co....
The Glucuretics
Dr. Brett MacFarlane BPharm, PhD, and Dr. Hau Huynh, BBiomedSc, PharmD.
1.00 Hours
This CPE, titled The Glucuretics, is designed for pharmacists and will update participants on the pharmacology, side effects, and the use of SGLT2 inhibitors, as well as the symptoms and management of diabetic ketoacidosis associated with the use of SGLT2 inhibitors. To Receive Credit: You will be required to view the CPE a....
Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dr. Brett MacFarlane BPharm, PhD, and Dr. Hau Huynh, BBiomedSc, PharmD.
1.00 Hours
This CPE, titled Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is designed for pharmacists and will update participants on the evidence surrounding pharmacological agents used in the treatment of IBS. To Receive Credit: You will be required to view the CPE article and take an exam at the end of the course. Continuing education cr....
Prostate Disease
Adrian Stratton, Pharmacist, and Dr. Hau Huynh, BBiomedSc, PharmD.
1.00 Hours
This CPE, titled Prostate Disease, is designed for pharmacists and will update participants on the common types, symptoms, screenings, and treatments of prostate diseases. To Receive Credit: You will be required to view the CPE article and take an exam at the end of the course. Continuing education credits will be uploaded....
Confidence with oral anticoagulants
Morna Falkland B. Pharm
1.00 Hours
Discusses commonly used oral anticoagulants, their dosing, side effects and interactions, as well as counselling points for pharmacists. 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....
Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Dr Brett MacFarlane BPharm, Hons, PhD, FACP, MPS
1.00 Hours
Designed to give an overview of the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options available for patients with fibromyalgia. 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)....
Eczema in Children: Diagnosis and treatment of Flare-up
Dr Brett MacFarlane BPharm, Hons, PhD, FACP, MPS
1.00 Hours
Designed to give an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of an acute flare-up of eczema in children. 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 informa....
Functional gastrointestinal disorders: Functional dyspepsia and IBS
Dr Brett MacFarlane BPharm, Hons, PhD, FACP, MPS
1.00 Hours
This activity is designed to give an overview of the symptoms and signs, causes, diagnostic criteria and referral triggers for common functional gastrointestinal disorders. This activity was developed and accredited in Australia and was designed to address competencies described by the National Competencies Standards Framewor....
The management of acute diarrhoea in community pharmacy
Craig Dowdy B.Pharm, MPS
1.00 Hours
This activity is designed to give an overview of the management options for acute diarrhoea that community pharmacists can recommend. Accreditation Details and Estimated Time to Complete This activity was developed and accredited in Australia and was designed to address competencies described by the National Competencies Sta....
Is it insomnia or sleep apnoea?
Dr Brett MacFarlane BPharm, Hons, PhD, FACP, MPS
1.00 Hours
This activity is designed to build on a pharmacist’s existing knowledge of sleep apnoea and its treatment. 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 in....
Organisational behaviour Part 3: Organisational structure and culture
Rebekah Radulovich
1.00 Hours
This educational activity was designed to explore organisational behaviour form the perspective of the organisation itself, its design and structure, levels of authority. It also covers the role of power and politics, influence, and how to advance one's career and professional practice. This activity was developed and accredi....
Leadership and the process of leadership
Jenny Bergin, BPharm, MBA, FACP.
1.00 Hours
This educational activity was designed to introduce pharmacist to the concept of leadership. 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 information ma....