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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This women's health course focusses on premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). The course commences with definitions of early and premature menopause including risk factors and causes of spontaneous POI. Iatrogenic POI caused by chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery. Information about clinical presentations of POI, diagnosis criteria, patient history, examinations, investigations, and ongoing monitoring are listed in unit two. Health consequences may include psychological distress, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, sexual dysfunction and other health concerns. The management of POI from initiating care and coordinating care may include a multidisciplinary approach. Information is provided on managing symptoms of menopause, sexual health difficulties and psychological issues. When managing patients with this condition, consideration needs to be given regarding prevention of bone loss, osteoporosis and prevention of cardiovascular disease.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
Unit 1: Introduction, theoretical and practical concepts: This unit commences with a presenters’ introduction and then outlines the principles of wound healing and management. Preparation of a patient for a clinical procedure is outlined at the end of this unit. Informed consent and post-operative care are covered. Unit 2: Skin anatomy, tension lines and wound healing: The unit commences with diagrams of skin anatomy and relaxed skin tension lines. The principles of wound healing, stages of healing, types of wound healing (primary and secondary intention) and wound classification are described. The unit finishes with an overview of factors that affect/aid wound healing and potential sources of wound complications. Unit 3: Aseptic technique and local anaesthetics: Aseptic techniques that protect patients during invasive clinical procedures by employing infection control measures are shown. The unit concludes with local anaesthetics techniques, preparation prior to surgery, mechanism, agent dosages and needle technique. Unit 4: Safety, equipment and complications: The unit lists the various equipment used for clinical procedures, illustrated by photos. Potential complications and how to reduce these complications are listed. Clinical images, diagrams and recordings of demonstrated procedures are featured throughout the course. This course is evidence-based, demonstrates best practice and is regularly updated.
4.5 Educational activity hours
5 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
Unit 1: Wound closure - knot tying and suture theory: This unit focusses on the objectives of wound closure and outlines the steps for effective wound closure using staples, glues, tapes or sutures. Characteristics of suture materials are evaluated and classified into absorbable sutures and non-absorbable sutures. Recommended timing for suture removal is included. At the end of this unit, suture materials and needle components are discussed together with a diagram of the square knot for tying sutures. Unit 2: Suturing techniques: The unit commences with demonstrating the use of simple interrupted sutures. Anatomy considerations for skin suturing and the use of buried dermal sutures and continuous subcuticular sutures are included. Images of vertical and horizontal mattress stitches are shown including when different suture methods are used. The unit concludes with a diagram of the continuous subcuticular suture. Clinical images, diagrams and recordings of demonstrated procedures are featured throughout the course.
4 Educational activity hours
5 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
Unit 1: Types of lacerations, debridement and assessment: This unit commences with an overview of various types of lacerations and how to conduct a wound assessment. Clinical images of wound debridement are included. Unit 2: Treating wounds and lacerations: This unit describes the surgical technique for slicing injuries located on the dorsum finger. Images are shown of several pretibial lacerations. The unit continues with surgical techniques for foot lacerations and describes which types of dressings are appropriate to use. Unit 3: Hand and finger lacerations: Unit 3 commences with surgical techniques for lacerations located on the finger and hand. Clinical images for tendon injury testing and wound examination is included. The unit distinguishes four categories of people: babies, children, elderly and frail people. Attention is paid to wound diagnosis and bleeding control. Clinical images, diagrams and recordings of demonstrated procedures are featured throughout the course.
4 Educational activity hours
5 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
Unit 1: Assessment, investigation, principles and types of foreign bodies: The unit commences with using diagnostic and surgical skills for patient assessment. After investigation by X-ray and/or ultrasound, the appropriate procedure can be determined. Images of several types of foreign bodies are shown. Surgical technique for removing foreign bodies located on the finger, foot, ear and nose as well as removal of Implanon devices are discussed. The surgical technique for removal of glass located on the dorsum of the foot and hand are illustrated by step-by-step images of these procedures. The unit finishes with an overview of required equipment, the ‘mother’s kiss’ technique and reinforces the importance of informed consent. Unit 2: Healing by second intention: The unit concludes with several images of how to remove debris or infected/dead tissue from a wound and includes the healing process. Clinical images, diagrams and recordings of demonstrated procedures are featured throughout the course.
3.5 Educational activity hours
5 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
Unit 1: Anatomy and Aetiology: This unit focusses on how to treat a variety of nail related conditions. Images of the anatomical sagittal section germinal matrix as well as the anatomy of nerves and vessels for fingers and toes are shown. Treatment of ingrown toenails in a simulated setting is supported by clinical images. Unit 2: Surgery and consent: Surgical indications and options for the treatment of ingrown toenails are listed and supported by comprehensive clinical images. Unit 3: Assessment, nerve blocks/ tourniquets and operative technique: This unit commences with the pre-operation assessment of the patient and patient advice. The digital nerve block and tourniquet procedures are explained. Step-by-step clinical images of operative techniques, post-operation care and possible complications complete this unit. Unit 4: Nail conditions: The final unit outlines several nail conditions including subungual haematoma and paronychia of fingers and thumbs. Clinical images, diagrams and recordings of demonstrated procedures are featured throughout the course.
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5 Educational activity hours
5 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
Unit 1: Diagnoses and sebaceous cysts: This unit lists the of principles of surgical examinations, pathological processes and procedures in order to develop a clinical/surgical approach to common lumps and bumps. The management of infected and inflamed cysts including cyst surgery is outlined. Unit 2: Granuloma, Suppurativa hidradenitis and Pilar cysts: The surgical excision of granulomas is the first topic of this unit. The operative technique is explained, with clinical images of the procedure. The next topic is Suppurativa Hidradenitis and includes showing removal of these lumps. The unit concludes with removing pilar cysts using local anaesthesia. Unit 3: Lipomata and Abscesses: The unit commences with planning and approach to surgical excision of a lipomata including wound closure. Content covers abscess treatment and removal and concludes with the drainage and dressing after abscess removal. Clinical images, diagrams and recordings of demonstrated procedures are featured throughout the course.
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3.5 Educational activity hours
5 Performance review hours
Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This course is for understanding anal rectal conditions, referring patients to specialist care and post procedure management. Most listed procedures are not performed in a general practice clinical setting. Unit 1: Conditions and anatomy: The unit outlines a list of possible anal rectal conditions to assist with diagnosis and referral. Clinical images demonstrate the anal canal transition and sensory nerves, and includes diagrams of venous drainage, arterial supply and lymph drainage of the anal canal. Unit 2: Haemorrhoids and haematoma: This unit describes the mechanism and symptoms of haemorrhoids and the four stages of haemorrhoids. Various treatment options are outlined. Clinical images are shown of prolapsing haemorrhoids and the unit concludes with a video of perianal haematoma removal. Unit 3: Haemorrhoids? Polyps? Tags? Warts?: A description is given of possible diagnoses and treatment of anal rectal conditions including haemorrhoids, polyps, tags, warts and fissures. It outlines symptoms, illustrated by diagrams and clinical images to assist with diagnosis and management. Unit 4: Complex conditions and other procedures: The final unit of this course focusses on procedures including proctoscopy and sigmoidoscopy that are rarely performed in general practice. Surgical management options for haemorrhoids are listed including post-operation instructions and possible complications.
4 Educational activity hours
5 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
Unit 1: Venous ulcers – identification and treatment: This unit describes leg, foot and venous ulcers including diagnosis and treatment options. Clinical images of appropriate dressing and bandaging techniques are provided to maximise healing. Unit 2: Venous ulcers – biopsy, healing, grafting: This unit builds on the previous unit and focusses on biopsies as a diagnostic tool and describes various biopsy techniques. Skin grafts are discussed and how to exclude arterial disease including the use of a doppler or duplex ultrasound. Clinical images and diagrams assist with learning. Unit 3: Pyoderma, Neurovascular ulcers and diabetes, cellulitis and lymphoedema: The unit describes two unusual disorders: Pyoderma gangrenosum and vasculitis disorders and includes neurovascular ulcers, neurovascular diabetes, cellulitis and lymphoedema. It describes the symptoms and patient information to assist with diagnosis. Treatment options including pros and cons of each option are outlined. Unit 4: Varicose vein treatments: The course concludes with practice based varicose vein treatments using (micro) sclerotherapy or puncture and avulsion under local anaesthetic. Images of step-by-step procedural instructions are included. Possible side effects and disadvantages of sclerotherapy are listed. The final section of this unit focusses on treatment options including laser ablation, radio-frequency and embolization.
4 Educational activity hours
5 Performance review hours
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Date: 01/01/2023 Location: Other
This men’s health course focuses on prostate conditions and prostate checks. The role of the prostate is outlined and what may happen when it is not functioning normally including symptoms, underlying problems and other common features. It covers benign prostatic enlargement and associated urinary incontinence in men. Conditions that are best referred to a urologist are covered including what treatment options may be considered by the urologist. This is helpful information for the treating medical practitioner to know for continuing patient care. The course includes guides to conducting an initial assessment for various prostate conditions. Unit two content includes planning a prostate check by digital palpation, what to look for and how to interpret the pathology results. Charts, graphs, studies and diagrams assist with determining the appropriate management.
4 Educational activity hours
6 Performance review hours
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