Tuberculosis Diagnostics
Dr Nina von Knorring
Discussion of TB diagnostics at the NHLS Mycobacteriology Laboratory.
Artificial Intelligence and Point of Care Testing for UHC: Prospects for Improving Diagnostic Accuracy and Quality of Primary Care
Opeyemi Akindele
Artificial Intelligence and diagnostic technology
Quality Assurance in Healthcare
Dr. Justus Kamara Anacleth, Vanieth S. Mrashani and Glory L. Tilya
This training emphasizes compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards and enhances knowledge and skills in quality management for better patient outcomes. Through quality management, healthcare professionals will develop a culture of continuous improvement to ensure safe, effective, and patient - centered care.
Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Reporting
Vanieth S. Mrashani
This course provides essential knowledge on the harmful effects of unintentional drug use that leads to adverse outcomes. It covers the ADR reporting process and offers guidance on overcoming adverse drug events.
Human Trafficking: Providing Meaningful Intervention
Debra Holbrook, MSN, RN, SANE A, FNE A/P, DF-AFN, FAAN; and Diana Kovacic, DNP, RN
1.75 Hours
Victims of human trafficking (HT) often encounter health care providers (HCPs) while being trafficked, yet many HCPs lack adequate training regarding the issue. This module will provide an overview of HT, including common forms. Indicators of HT and vulnerabilities associated with HT will be reviewed. Health consequences victims....
Navigating the Neurotrophic Keratitis Treatment Landscape: Integrating Innovation and Individualized Care
Marjan Farid, Francis S Mah, Bruce I Gaynes, Kristi Kay Orbaugh, Brad Boyette
0.50 Hours
Neurotrophic keratitis (NK) is a rare, progressive corneal disorder that can cause partial or complete vision loss and significantly impact quality of life. Traditionally, treatments have focused on symptom management, but with the approval of a targeted therapy and ongoing research into additional treatments, options now exist....
Meningococcal Disease Prevention for Adolescents and Young Adults: An Educational Toolkit for Providers
Gary S Marshall, Ricardo Correa, Kristi Kay Orbaugh, and Gabriela Andonie
1.00 Hours
Meningococcal disease, though rare, is a serious bacterial infection preventable through vaccination during adolescence. Despite this, suboptimal vaccination rates continue to leave older adolescents and young adults vulnerable, particularly among those in boarding schools and college campuses. Download this toolkit to access....
HIV Prevention for Black Women: Overcoming Barriers and Enhancing Access
Oni J Blackstock, Jewel Sawyer, Ricardo Correa, Abimbola Farinde, Joyce M Knestrick
1.00 Hours
Despite advancements in HIV prevention, Black women continue to be disproportionately impacted by HIV and face barriers to accessing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). To address this urgent need, clinicians must be equipped with the knowledge and strategies to elevate awareness and ensure equitable access to HIV prevention and se....
Examining Cervical Cancer: Guideline-Concordant Screening and Referral Practices
Linda R. Duska, Melissa A. Simon, Abimbola Farinde, Jason Welch, Annette Sophin
0.50 Hours
With the frequent changes in cervical cancer screening guidelines in recent years, coupled with widening disparities among vulnerable and high-risk populations, it's more important than ever to stay up to date on current screening guidelines to diagnose cervical cancer early and improve equitable care for vulnerable and high-ris....
Addressing Persistent Challenges in Treatment and Management of Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Carcinoma to Amplify the Latest Evidence in Emerging Therapies
Kathleen N Moore, David M. Gershenson, Stephanie Joyce, Michele B Kaufman, Ricardo Correa
1.00 Hours
Join us for an exciting on-demand video masterclass designed to revolutionize your approach to ovarian cancer care! Dive into the critical distinctions between low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (LGSOC) and high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC), and uncover the unique epidemiology, pathophysiology, and disease biology that....
Advancing Lung Cancer Screening: Detection and Management of Early-Stage Lung Cancer
Jacob M. Sands, Michele B Kaufman, Mark A Rubin, Annette Sophin
1.00 Hours
Lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (CT) scanning is crucial for early detection in high-risk individuals and is currently recommended to improve outcomes. Tune in to this expert-led, on-demand video for a discussion on the latest recommendations, guidelines, and best practices related to lung cancer scree....
Novel and Emerging Evidence in Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Erika P. Hamilton, Jane Lowe Meisel, Douglas S Burgoyne, Mark A Rubin, Annette Sophin, Michele B Kaufman
1.00 Hours
Novel and emerging therapies are enabling a more individualized approach to care in early-stage breast cancer. As immunotherapy and targeted agents move into earlier lines of treatment, ensure your team is current on evidence-based treatment strategies and updated guideline recommendations. Tune in to Part 1 of 6 of our Breas....
The Emergence of a New Subtype: HER2-Low Breast Cancer
Aditya Bardia, Jane Lowe Meisel, Douglas S Burgoyne, Kelly Valla, Mark A Rubin, Annette Sophin, Joyce M Knestrick
0.50 Hours
The current binary classification of positive or negative HER2 status is evolving, and many patients formerly classified as HER2-negative are now considered HER2-low, and may benefit from HER2-targeted therapy. This highlights the importance of accurate biomarker assessment and interpretation to evaluate appropriate treatment op....
Anatomy Relevant to Conscious Sedation In Dental Practice
John Lyne
This session covers the aspects of basic anatomy that are relevant to conscious sedation.
Fixed space maintainers
Fiona Dyer and Halla Zaitoun
This session expands on the concepts of space maintenance in the developing dentition and describes the various types of space maintainers available.
Principles of Nutrition in the Critically Ill
James Wigfull and Lisa Brown
This session introduces the basic principles and the importance of nutrition and, explains why nutrition in the critically ill differs from healthy subjects. It highlights the difficulties that arise with the delivery of nutrients and describes the commonly-used methods for calculating nutritional requirements.
Nutritional Requirements in Adolescence
Helen Croker
This session will describe nutritional requirements during adolescence, typical eating patterns which could lead to nutritional deficiencies, common dieting strategies used, and the additional nutritional needs arising with pregnancy.
Obesity in Young People
Rachel Pryke
This session describes recent trends, causes and sequelae of obesity in adolescence and assesses treatment options, including common dieting and exercise approaches.
Medical Assessment and Management of Obesity
Helen Croker and Russell Viner
This session will describe the key elements in the medical assessment and management of adolescent obesity and its relation to type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. It will also cover the identification of secondary causes of obesity.
Assessment of Eating Disorders
Dasha Nicholls
This session covers the stages of the assessment of eating disorders, taking into account diagnostic criteria, nutritional status and the role of the family.
Pollution and Scavenging
Baha Al Shaikh
Anaesthetists spend most of their time in the operating theatre using inhalational agents. They and other theatre staff are at increased risk of occupational exposure to these agents. This session examines the risks of pollution in the operating theatre and the methods used to reduce this risk.
Rehabilitation Following Lower Limb Amputation
Will Cobb and Tania Cubison
This session will describe the individuals involved in the management of patients with lower limb amputations and their respective roles. Later sections will explore the types of lower limb prosthetics that are available and the sequelae of lower limb amputation.
Bipolar Affective Disorder
Manushri Jain and Sambavi Navaratnarajah
This session discusses bipolar affective disorder in order that foundation doctors are able to recognise, assess and manage this condition in various clinical settings. UKFP Curriculum 2021 This elearning session covers some of the behaviours in: • FPC1: Clinical assessment: assess patient needs in a variety of clinical....
Communication Skills in Young People
Deborah Christie and Dick Churchill
This session covers some of the basic principles of communication skills that are important when dealing with patients of any age, but are particularly relevant to young people who are experiencing changes in their appearance, the way they think, or their relationships with parents and friends. It focuses on the need to adapt co....
Health Communication and Young People: Setting the Scene
Deborah Christie and Dick Churchill
Young people, parents, and health professionals each enter any health consultation with their own agenda and preconceived ideas. These will have an impact on the communication that subsequently takes place. In this session we describe some of the attitudes, emotions and issues that may affect the consultation and suggest ways by....