Module 6: Implementation Guide
Kalliope Mingeirou, Caroline Meenagh and Tania Farha, Luis Mora and Upala Devi, Claudia Baroni and Sven Pfeiffer, Claudia García- Moreno and Avni Amin, Diego Antoni, Kathryn Robertson
Module 6 is an implementation guide.
Updated WHO Hepatitis Guidelines: What Does it Mean for Africa?
Prof. Mark Sonderup, Dr Janvier Serumondo
On 8 August, ASLM’s LabCoP hosted an Extended ECHO session about improving hepatitis testing through adoption of the new World Health Organization guidance, and how to take advantage of the available diagnostic tools. Globally, hepatitis remains a pressing health concern, with an estimated 250 million people living with chronic....
Mpox Response: Epidemiology, Trends, and Diagnostics
Mr. Nqobile Ndlovu, Dr. Yenew Kebede Tebeje
On 29 August 2024, ASLM’s LabCoP hosted the first session in a series of special ECHO sessions that focuses on mpox, epidemiology, recent trends, and the current diagnostic landscape. The upsurge of mpox in a growing number of countries in Africa has been recognized and declared to constitute a public health emergency of contine....
Pediatric HIV Care: Equitable Access with Xpert HIV-1 Qual XC
Dr Gwynn Stevens and Mr Jibrin Kama
The March LabCoP ECHO Session focused on transforming pediatric HIV care through ensuring equitable access with the introduction of Xpert HIV-1 Qual XC. Early initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV infected infants improves overall care outcomes, yet coverage of critical interventions including access to timely diagno....
WHO 3-test Algorithm in Malawi: Self-assessment Quality Monitoring with dHTS CMM
Dr Violet Oramisi, and Dr Rose Nyirenda
The June 2024 LabCoP ECHO Session covered Malawi’s experience adopting the World Health Organization’s recommended 3-test algorithm. The WHO recommends using a standard HIV testing strategy, with three consecutive reactive tests to provide an HIV positive diagnosis. Adoption of this guidance is based on country-level selection a....
Morphine and Other Opioids
Jeremy Nightingale and Jo Burrows
This session considers the pharmacology of morphine and other opioids. It covers analgesic efficacy and side effects, pharmacokinetics (which takes in bioavailability, lipid solubility and half-life) and inter-individual variability in pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
The Cytochrome P450 System
Franscesa Bold
This session introduces the cytochrome P450 enzyme system and its role in physiology and pharmacology, with a focus on the effects of drugs used commonly in anaesthesia.
Health Promotion in Clinical Consultations
Russell Viner
This session will assist you in understanding the practical concepts relating to the promotion of health in adolescents in various settings.
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....