Intrinsic and Extrinsic factors Affecting Fertility in Cattle
Bethany Funnell, DVM
From heat stress to metritis to lameness, it's a wonder that we can get cows pregnant at all. This discussion will touch on some of the known internal and external factors that can influence fertility of cattle.
Role of a Campus Representative
Ms Anna Belle Burleson
This 7-minute video shares the basic duties of a campus rep - with or without a local unit.
Breathwork Certification Module 1: Introduction to Therapeutic Breathwork for Caregivers
Jim Morningstar, Ph.D.
12 Hours
The purpose of this training is to introduce breathwork skills to professionals in the healing arts. Breathwork is a conscious breath monitoring process which is used by health care professionals around the world to explore, release and integrate mental, emotional and physical material that maybe impeding a clients ability to: -....
Current Status of Neuromuscular reversal and Monitoring (Journal CME - 2017 January)
Sorin J. Brull, M.D., F.C.A.R.C.S.I. (Hon), Aaron F. Kopman, M.D., Mohamed Naguib, M.B., B.Ch., M.Sc
1.00 Hours
Postoperative residual neuromuscular block has been recognized as a potential problem for decades, and it remains so today. Traditional pharmacologic antagonists (anticholinesterases) are ineffective in reversing profound and deep levels of neuromuscular block; at the opposite end of the recovery curve close to full recovery, an....
Postnatal depression: clinical review
Dr Muffazal Rawala
1.50 Hours
In an article reviewed and updated in 2018, Dr Muffazal Rawala describes how to recognise and diagnose postnatal depression. This clinical review provides a summary of management options and their evidence base.
Perioperative Coagulation and Coagulopathy
Linda L. Liu, M.D. and Thomas J. Krall, M.D.
1.00 Hours
The perioperative period presents challenges in identifying patients at risk of bleeding and treating blood loss, so understanding the coagulation system is critically important for the practicing anesthesiologist. Preoperative coagulopathy has numerous causes including congenital disorders, coexisting medical conditions, or ant....
Common Neonatal Emergencies: You Can Never Be Better Prepared (2016 RCA - February 2017)
Mary Ellen McCann, M.D., M.P.H.
1.00 Hours
The first year of life represents the most vulnerable period, with approximately two-thirds of infant deaths in the United States occurring in the first month of life.1 The leading cause of death in U.S. infants in 2011 was congenital anomalies, at a rate of 126.1 per 100,000 births, followed by premature births at a rate of 104....
Breast Imaging Essentials Module 10: Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
Stephanie Johnston, M.S.R.S, R.T.(R)(M)(BD)(BS), FASRT
This module explains the origin and theory behind tomosynthesis systems, how DBT images are acquired and displayed, and the benefits and challenges of the modality for both patients and staff. You will also learn about the training and certification requirements for digital breast tomosynthesis.
Shoulder pain: pathogenesis, diagnosis and management
Jennie Walker
0.50 Hours
Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that can have a significant effect on people's activities of daily living and quality of life. Nurses have a central role in the assessment, management and follow up of patients undergoing conservative and surgical treatments. Understanding the often complex and chronic nature of....
Improving self-management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Anne Phillips
0.50 Hours
Diabetes is an increasingly common life-long condition, which has significant physical, psychological and behavioral implications for individuals. Self-management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes can be complex and challenging. A collaborative approach to care, between healthcare professionals and patients, is essential to promote....
Collaborative health promotion in the middle and later stages of dementia
Ailsa McKay
0.50 Hours
Dementia is a progressive terminal condition affecting all aspects of a person’s functioning. People with dementia require sensitive communication approaches and skilled interventions. In addition, medications may be used to promote wellbeing, but concerns have been raised about covert medication and use of antipsychotics for ma....
A collaborative approach to health promotion in early stage dementia
Catharine Jenkins and Ailsa McKay
0.50 Hours
Dementia affects all aspects of a person’s life, including memory, functioning, emotions and social relationships. Dementia care is a national priority because of an increasingly older population and the effect of the condition on individuals, families and communities. Early recognition, and appropriate care and treatment improv....
Improving surgical outcomes for people with dementia
Diane Loughlin and Margaret Brown
0.50 Hours
Surgical intervention in older people with dementia is becoming increasingly common as the population ages and the number of people with dementia continues to rise. People with dementia have unique needs that require sensitive management at all stages of hospitalization for surgery. This learning module sets out a suggested path....
Promoting urinary continence in older women
Alison Bardsley
0.50 Hours
Continence promotion involves informing and educating the public and healthcare professionals that urinary incontinence is not an inevitable part of ageing, and can be treated or at least made more manageable. While awareness of urinary continence is improving slowly, the taboo around discussing incontinence remains. Women are a....
Webinar: Health Literacy and Patient Knowledge: Implications for Renal Nurses
Ann Bonner
This presentation will explain what is health literacy and why it is contextual. It will also argue for why health literacy is fundamental to renal nursing practice.
Methotrexate-Less can be more: development, history and evolution in use
John Chapman B. Pharm, B Com, PGDipClinHospPharm, FACP (HC), MPS
0.75 Hours
Designed to give an overview of the different clinical indications of low dose versus high dose methotrexate. 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....
Crohn's Disease: Clinical Review
Dr Abdullah Rana and Mr Joseph Dawson
1.50 Hours
Dr Abdullah Rana and Mr Joseph Dawson give an overview of the aetiology, presentation and treatments for Crohn's disease, including management and prognosis. Key learning points for GPs and other healthcare professionals are the Montreal classification for Crohn's disease, suitable investigations and new developments in treatmen....
Prostate Cancer: Clinical Review
Ms Clarissa Martyn-Hemphill and Dr Jonathan Rees
1.50 Hours
This article, updated in 2017 by Dr Jonathan Rees, provides an overview of the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer. Key learning points for healthcare professionals include classification of prostate cancer as localised, locally advanced or metastatic, the role of PSA testing and NICE guidance for management.
Omaphalocele
Lyndon M. Hill, MD
1.00 Hours
An omphalocele (Fig. 1) is an abdominal wall defect in which a variable amount of the abdominal contents protrude into the base of the umbilical cord. The parietal peritoneum covers the extruded abdominal wall contents.
Dandy Walker Complex
Lyndon M. Hill, MD
The Dandy-Walker complex consists of the classic Dandy-Walker malformation (DWM), Dandy-Walker variants, and a mega cisterna magna. The characteristic findings with a Dandy-Walker malformation (Fig. 1) consists of an enlarged cisterna magna, an absent cerebellar vermis, and superior displacement of the tentorium (Fig. 2)1. Alth....
Carotid Duplex Examination
Stephanie Wilson BS, RVT, RDMS
Carotid duplex examination is a well established diagnostic imaging tool to assess the status of a patient’s cerebrovascular circulation. It has been utilized since the late 1970s where its clinical application was first developed at the University of Washington. Duplex can categorize disease based on various ranges of the sever....
Buzzwords in Sonography
Frederick W. Kremkau, Ph.D.
This course provides an insight of diagnostic medical sonography, short pulses of ultrasound and more.
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JORDAN
This is the first course that you will undertake on this system. The purpose of this course is to guide you and to give you a full understanding of how the Council’s system enables you to study and record CPD activity on this platform.
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GHANA
This is the first course that you will undertake on this system. The purpose of this course is to guide you and to give you a full understanding of how the Council’s system enables you to study and record CPD activity on this platform.
Understanding Seizures
Industry Specialists
This module provides caregivers with a general overview of the common causes of seizures. It includes information about different types of seizures, the prevention and treatment of seizures, and the necessary safety measures for clients – before, during, and after a seizure. The course covers important terms related to seizures,....