Psychological Development
Russell Viner
This session will review the reciprocal impact of changes in psychological development in adolescence including cognitive, emotional and behavioural development. The session will also consider what impact these developmental changes have on self-management of long-term illness during adolescence.
Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests
Deborah Mortiboy, Mark Hopkins and Dr Anu Chawla
This session describes the common molecular methods used to diagnose sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK, focusing on Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis) and Neisseria gonorrhoea (N. gonorrhoeae) as examples, to enable an understanding of the basic concepts and the caveats of different methodologies in clinical p....
Diagnosing Donovanosis
Nigel O'Farrell
This session covers the various methods of diagnosing donovanosis in the laboratory. It describes the samples that are required, the nature of the tests and their potential advantages and disadvantages.
Diagnosing Viral Hepatitis
Gary Brook
This session explains how hepatitis A-E should be diagnosed. It describes sampling and diagnostic tests. The timescale between exposure and tests for hepatitis becoming positive is discussed, as is the interpretation of test results after treatment.
Introduction to Visual Electrophysiology
Richard G Smith
This session provides an overview of the human visual system and commonly-used electrophysiological techniques for testing its function in a clinical setting.
Module 6: Management of Cancer
Dr. Jerry Ndumbalo, Dr. Julius Mwaiselage, Dr. Carol Swai, Dr. Alita Mrema
Module 6 delves into cancer management, covering its epidemiology, types, risk factors, and prevention strategies. Participants gain insights into the management of specific cancer types, including cervical, endometrial, breast, oesophageal, prostate, and retinoblastoma. Palliative care is discussed, encompassing its essential c....
Module 10: Management of Trauma and Injuries
Dr. William Mgisha, and Dr.Shadrack Schock
Module 10 covers trauma and injuries, including dislocations, fractures in children and adults, poly-trauma, and head injuries. Participants learn to manage acute dislocations, fractures, and trauma-related complications, integrating quality improvement principles for enhanced patient care.
Patient Assessment for Conscious Sedation
Chris Doleman
This session aims to provide an overview of the requirements necessary when selecting patients to undergo conscious sedation within the primary care setting. It discusses the importance of the ASA classification, patient selection, medical and dental history and the consent processes involved.
Principles of Inhalation Sedation
Kathy Wilson
This session describes the principles of inhalation sedation for the anxious dental patient, including indications for use, advantages and disadvantages, patient assessment and administration for dental treatment. It also highlights the management of sedation-related complications.
Societal and Professional Perspectives of Health and Disease
Paul Batchelor
This session outlines the different perspectives of health that exist and how these have evolved over time. It is important to understand how the patient views their oral health and the role that you might play in maintaining it.
Clinical Priorities
StJohn Crean
This session describes how to develop a prioritisation approach for treatment planning. It outlines how to grade presenting conditions, identify priorities and how to approach the timing of interventions.
Assessment of Disease Levels and Factors that Will Impact on Periodontal Status
Philip Ower
This session introduces the principles of periodontal assessment alongside other aspects of assessment for a new or returning patient. The learner will understand how screening for periodontal disease will enable the clinician to distinguish between reversible gingivitis and different levels of periodontitis, as well as gaining....
The Accurate Assessment and Diagnosis of Symptoms of Pain and Discomfort
Mike Lewis
This session considers the different categories of pain and discomfort that dental patients may experience, and how they can be correctly assessed and diagnosed.
Reflective Practice
Mike Mulcahy
This session describes the principles and techniques of reflective practice, and how to incorporate them into everyday primary or secondary care clinical practice.
Principles of Prevention
Paul Batchelor
This session provides a framework that underpins the approach to preventative measures. It outlines the issues that need to be considered when determining how best to provide effective and efficient care.
Teamworking in a Multidisciplinary Team
Stephen Henderson
This session will describe the General Dental Council's (GDC) expectations for multidisciplinary teams (MDT). It will also review how consent for treatment should be obtained in MDT.
Sickle Cell Disease II: Promoting Health for 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: Promoting Health for Children and Adolescents explores the lived experience of children and adolescents with sickle cell disease and their families. The course features interactive content that will provide healthcare workers with the knowledge they need to improve care, quality of life, and health outcomes....
Module 4: Diabetes Management During Surgery and Acute Illness
Dr Trust Zaranyika, Dr Nickson Mukapa and Dr Moris Chiwanza
By the end of this module, participants will have an understanding of the critical considerations and best practices for managing glycaemic levels in diabetic patients undergoing surgery, providing a comprehensive guide for healthcare professionals.
Module 5: Diabetes in Pregnancy
Dr Trust Zaranyika, Dr Nickson Mukapa and Dr Moris Chiwanza
By the end of this module, participants will have an understanding of the management of the diabetic woman before, during and after pregnancy.
Module 4: Diabetes Management During Surgery and Acute Illness
Dr Trust Zaranyika, Dr Nickson Mukapa and Dr Moris Chiwanza
By the end of this module, participants will have an understanding of the critical considerations and best practices for managing glycaemic levels in diabetic patients undergoing surgery, providing a comprehensive guide for healthcare professionals.
University of Zimbabwe Diabetes Fellowship Program
University of Zimbabwe, Powered by Sanofi
This is a multidisciplinary diabetes fellowship training program for physicians, nurses, pharmacists and community health workers. The course is offered in a modular hybrid online training model format to Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists and Community Health Workers with varied levels of competences for expected each cadre. Tr....
Postpartum Depression
Andrew Matiiri
1.00 Hours
Welcome to this course on Postpartum Depression (PDD). In this module, we are going to focus on PDD and we shall learn the causes, clinical manifestations and management of the same. You will engage with the content presented in this course and at the end we expect you to take a test to help you evaluate what you will have learn....
Management of Agoraphobia Disorder
Ian Itolondo
2.25 Hours
Welcome to this course on Agoraphobia Disorder. We shall discuss this disorder as classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR). The course will help you learn the causes, clinical presentation and management of Agoraphobia Disorder.
Management of Dissociative Disorders
Mageta Kevin
1.00 Hours
Welcome to this course on Dissociative Disorders, a course designed to explore the fascinating and complex realm of the human mind. Throughout this course, we will discuss dissociative disorders, examining their various forms, causes, symptoms, and treatment approaches. Get ready to expand your knowledge and understanding of dis....
Therapeutic Milieu Intervention
Simon Githui
1.00 Hours
We welcome you to this course on Therapeutic Milieu Intervention. The treatment environment is usually critical in nursing. The therapeutic milieu is an inpatient unit, nursing units, or other nursing practice setting's distinct nurse-created, nurse-led healing culture and atmosphere. The aim of this one-hour course is to provi....