Nutrition VI: Malnutrition Management
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 II: Nutrition in Infants and Young Children
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....
Static Renal Imaging: DMSA
Isky Gordon
0.5 Hours
This is a problem-based session. You will be asked to diagnose various patient case histories, each one exploring different learning objectives for Tc 99m-labelled dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) static image acquisition.
Technique: Biopsy of the Kidney
James Pilcher
0.5 Hours
This session will outline the techniques of computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound-guided biopsy of both the native and transplant kidney. The indications, complications, and accuracy of the procedure will be covered.
Trauma and Orthopaedics: Common Peripheral Neuropathies
John Dabis
0.5 Hours
This session will cover common upper limb peripheral neuropathies.
Module 3: Dentition and Care of Permanent Teeth
Jill Iliffe RN, RM, BAS, MIntS, IDMHHRL
Module 3 outlines dentition of permanent teeth; the reasons for a healthy daily oral hygiene routine; the recommended process for brushing teeth; and the importance of fluoride for healthy teeth.
Module 4: A role for midwives and maternal and child health nurses
Jill Iliffe RN, RM, BAS, MIntS, IDMHHRL
Module 4 discusses the important role midwives and nurses have in providing information about oral health to patients and clients; in assessing structures within the oral cavity and the early referral of any concerns; in providing education about oral health and promoting a healthy daily oral health routine; and providing advoca....
Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation
Gareth Hughes
This session describes the process of weaning from mechanical ventilation, the pathophysiology that affects the success of weaning and the predictors of weaning success and failure. It also describes weaning techniques and the role of tracheostomy and non-invasive ventilation.
The Management of Digit Sucking Habits
Anjli Patel
This session informs the healthcare worker how to deal with patients with digit sucking habits. This includes both thumb and finger sucking. The session will look at which patients require intervention to help them stop the habit and the various methods that can be employed.
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY COURSE
Mr Samuel L Jackson
Faculty of Orthopaedic Academy Dr.Firas Arnaout MD MSc FRCS – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Director of Education
Acquired Heart Disease and Cardiomyopathy
Ari Kannivelu
This session covers acquired heart diseases and cardiomyopathy - the causes, clinical features, investigations and management of common ones are considered.
Sickle Cell Disease IV: Acute Management 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: Acute Management in Children and Adolescents will support your skills and knowledge in managing children presenting acutely with SCD and its related complications. The course features interactive content that will provide healthcare workers with the knowledge they need to improve care, quality of life, and....
Sickle Cell Disease I: Genetics and Diagnostics
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: Genetics and Diagnostics is a course that provides healthcare workers with a foundational understanding of sickle cell disease. The course features interactive content that will explain what sickle cell disease is and the genetics underlying this inherited blood disorder. Finally, the importance of addressi....
Techniques: Ultrasound of the Urinary Tract
Grant Baxter
This session describes the ultrasound investigation of the kidneys, renal arteries and the bladder.
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Dr Conor Gillan and Dave Murray
Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This session discusses the effects of hypertension on the heart and its function, the diagnosis of hypertensive heart disease and how it may affect the anaesthetic plan.
Frailty, End-of-life Care and Heart Failure
Dr Sarah Zaidi
This session describes how and why we need to identify those with HF, who have coexisting frailty, and those who may be entering their last year of life. It emphasises the importance of identifying frailty, plus those with emergent EOL prognostic indicators in the most timely way and the risks of not identifying them.
Great Vessels, Main Peripheral Arteries and Veins
Kirti Mukherjee
This session describes the four sets of great vessels originating or terminating in the heart, along with their major branches and tributaries in the thorax, abdomen and limbs.
Paediatric Orthopaedics
Dr. Nicola Evans
1.5 Hours
Explore growth & development of the musculoskeletal system in children. Learn to diagnose and manage paediatric orthopaedic conditions.
Orthopaedic Emergencies
Dr.Firas Arnaout and Dr. Nicola Evans
1.5 Hours
This comprehensive module from Orthopaedic Academy delves into the critical world of managing orthopaedic emergencies. Designed for medical professionals including physicians, nurses, and physician assistants, the module equips you with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to handle critical situations involving fracture....
Bioethics and Ethics in Medical Research
Elizabeth Anne Bukusi, MBChB, M.Med (ObGyn), MPH, PhD, PGD, Professor S. Molyneux and John Munene M
Outline: Introduction Medical Ethics Research Ethics Basic Principles of Clinical Ethics
Administration of Drugs by Subcutaneous Injection
Gerry McKay
This session describes the use of subcutaneous (SC) injection as a route of drug delivery. It covers the reasons why it is used, the common types of drugs that can be given this way, practical aspects of giving a subcutaneous injection and adverse effects that might be encountered.
Administration of Drugs by Intravenous Infusion Pumps
Henry Fok and Kerry Layne
This session explains why some drugs are administered via intravenous infusion pumps. It also discusses the important features of a prescription for an intravenous infusion, how to set up an infusion pump and how to monitor the progress of an intravenous infusion.
Strategic Leadership and Management in Health
AMREF Health Africa
This programme is designed to produce Oncology Nurses who are competent in providing holistic, evidence based care to patients with life threatening conditions including cancer as well as in managing palliative and oncology care services. Further, the program prepares the graduates to be able to participate in research and educa....
Supporting people with Parkinson’s in later life
Nicky Hayes and Suma Surendranath
1 Hours
Parkinson’s in old age can be a complex individual condition that affects physical and psychological function and wellbeing. As a result, the needs of different people may vary. However, all older people with Parkinson’s will benefit from access to a specialist, comprehensive old-age assessment and nursing care that understands....
Managing patients with multiple sclerosis: a complex neurological disease
Nikki Embrey
This learning module describes the complex neurological condition multiple sclerosis (MS) and its management. It outlines the pathophysiology and symptoms, the importance of timely access to specialist services for treatment of symptoms, and relapse and disease management. New and emerging therapies for the management of MS, the....