Applying safeguarding in practice
Dr. Heather Macmillan
This session will investigate the role of paramedics in safeguarding children and young people. Later, it will identify some common patterns of non-accidental injury and offer guidance on how to determine if a child or young person represents a safeguarding concern.
The Child with Fever
Geoff Burnhill
This session will investigate the role of temperature when assessing a child with fever. Later, it will explore the circumstances under which a child with fever needs urgent treatment and identify the serious illnesses commonly associated with fever in children.
Sickle Cell Disease: Genetics and Diagnostics
By The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives
Sickle Cell Disease in Ghana: 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....
Transforming Cervical Cancer Screening in Africa: The Power of HPV DNA Testing
Dr Pelly Malebe, Dr Paul Kamfwa and Fausto Ciccacci
On 7 July 2022, ASLM’s LabCoP convened a session about the power of human papiloma virus (HPV) DNA testing in transforming cervical cancer screening in Africa: In this session, In this session, we highlight the value of screening with the HPV DNA test, and its clinical performance. We also share the Zambia country experience of....
Special ECHO Session June 2022: Diagnosis of Monkeypox and the Implications for Africa
Dr Jacqueline Weyer, Placide Mbala- Kingebeni
On 7 June 2022, this special ECHO session was held to focus on the Monkeypox virus outbreak. In this session, led by Dr Jacqueline Weyer, Principal Medical Scientist, Centre for Emerging Zoonotic and Parasitic Diseases, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, National Health Laboratory Service, South Africa; and Dr Placide....
Tuberculosis Diagnostic Network Assessment-Tanzania Experience
Samwel Mulungu
On 27 Jan 2022, this extended ECHO session was convened to review the experiences from Tanzania’s first Tuberculosis Diagnostic Network Assessment. The aim of this assessment was to holistically understand the TB diagnostic network, identify key strengths and weaknesses and provide evidence-based recommendations to improve the n....
PNEUMONIA PROTOCOL
Dr Yaa Owusu-Agyeman
In this module, You would learn the basic signs and symptoms of pneumonia in adults and children, basic investigations, outpatient treatment and when to refer to a hospital. You would also learn about counseling and prevention.
Standard Treatment Protocol for Skin and Soft Tissue Infection - (Bacterial)
Dr Hafeez Oluwa
In this module, you will learn about the common skin and soft tissue injury like cellulitis, simple abscesses and furuncles And classification based on severity. each type will have its specific clinical picture and treatment modality which you are expected to master through this module. You will also learn when you are required....
Peptic Ulcer Disease Treatment Protocol
Daniel Kalombo Katende
This module will help you understand the classes of peptic ulcer diseases and differentiate each from the other. You will learn what investigations to request in order to support your diagnosis and the treatment modalities accepted for the various types of peptic ulcers. Most importantly, you will learn about the talking points....
MALARIA TREATMENT PROTOCOLS
Hafeez Oluwa
This module will teach you about the pathophysiology of malaria and how to diagnose it. It will also highlight the treatment modalities based on age and pregnancy status. Also included here is the intermittent prevention of malaria. By the end of this course, you should be able to know the severity criteria of malaria and know w....
CONJUNCTIVITIS PROTOCOL
Dr Yaa Owusu-Agyeman
In this module, you will learn the classification of conjunctivitis based on etiology. You will also learn about the specific signs and symptoms of each type of conjunctivitis and the acceptable treatment modality. You will also be expected to deduce and educate clients and caregivers the preventative measures that have to be im....
The Paediatric Liver Emergency
Dr. Marisa Beretta and Dr. Fran Van De Schyff
How to manage children with acute or chronic liver failure.
Immunisations in Children
Nicolette Du Plessis
Prof Nicolette Du Plessis gives us a wonderful overview of the childhood vaccination program in South Africa. She also gives a great approach on how to catch up on vaccines if they were missed.
Approach to Connective Tissue Diseases in Children
Prof. Chris Scott
Professor Chris Scott gives us a great overview of connective tissue diseases in children.
Congenital Cardiac Interventions
SC Brown
26 May 2021 webinar: Prof Steve Brown gives a brief but fascinating look into the world of interventional cardiology, including some of the latest technology and therapy options newly available. You might see these children at follow up, so important to gain insights on some new devices, and new ways of treating old wll-knonw co....
NCD Knowledge & Skills - M0 Intro to NCDs
Primary Care International (PCI)
Here we'll look at some key information around Non-Communicable Diseases.
NCD Knowledge & Skills M1 Hypertension
Primary Care International (PCI)
We will follow a patient called Ebere who is diagnosed with hypertension and learn how to manage her. It will be useful to refer to the PCI Hypertension and Severe Hypertension guideline.
NCD Knowledge & Skills M2 Diabetes
Primary Care International (PCI)
Here will explore how to diagnose and support patients with diabetes.
NCD Knowledge & Skills M2 Chronic Kidney Disease
Primary Care International (PCI)
Here will cover the diagnosis and management of all stages of CKD.
NCD Knowledge & Skills M3 Breaking Bad News
Primary Care International (PCI)
Here we will look at how to deliver difficult messages to patients in a compassionate yet accurate way.
How should PSM respond to the Covid Pandemic?
Prof. Andy Barraclough
In trying to quantify the impact of the pandemic the pre-existing supply chain deficiencies are laid bare, as so few country programs had reliable data and measurements to be able to establish a performance baseline against which impacts can be measured. It then seeks to elaborate some of the impacts that when far beyond immedia....
The Role of PSM in Pandemic Planning and Preparedness
Prof. Andy Barraclough
Such Health PSM planning is introduced as being an essential component of overall National Emergency/Disaster and Pandemic response planning, and the level of required integration of PSM Plans with overall planning is emphasized by stressing the need to recognize and be able to work with the many different players in all aspects....
Epidurals in labour
Libby Baraz, Dr Kathleen Shelley, Alys Gower, Emma Evans, Kate Shinkwin, Chloe Biginelli and Hayley Jane Forbes
Epidurals are an effective form of labour analgesia used by approximately 25-30% of women during childbirth. This module on epidural use for labour aims to develop midwives’ knowledge and understanding of epidurals, the advantages and disadvantages of their use and to improve midwives' confidence in safely caring for women wh....
Research evidence and its impact
Lauzon L, Hodnett ED
This course covers research evidence and its impact
Learning to Think like a Midwifery Researcher
Dr Janine Stockdale, Research Fellow, RCM
This course reviews the mindset of a typical midwife researcher and how to think like one