Futurelearn

4.7

Expand your knowledge of the nervous systemOn this course, you’ll be introduced to the central and peripheral nervous systems. Through a series of illustrated lecture videos and quizzes, you’ll explore basic neuroanatomy, as well as...

4.66

Deepen your understanding of the human musculoskeletal and integumentary systemOn this course, you’ll learn how the components of the integumentary system (the epidermis, dermis, hair, nails, and glands) help protect our body. You’ll also discover...

4.73

Learn first aid - you could save someone’s lifeThousands of lives a year could be saved if more of us knew basic first aid. This 2-week course is a basic guide to first aid. You...

4.53

Learn to analyse healthcare research papers and determine their valueIn today’s clinical professions, staff are expected to keep up with fast-changing, evidence-based research in their own field and beyond. On this course, you will learn...

4.68

Learn about the history, limitations, and ethical considerations of NIPTNon-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) is a timely issue in the UK. Already available within the private healthcare system, this maternal blood test is set to be...

4.76

Identify how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in childrenMicrobes live everywhere, especially in childcare settings where children play together at close quarters. They come in all shapes and sizes – and not all...

4.65

Learn coping strategies to respond to the impact of COVID-19 social distancingThe increase in anxiety and uncertainty due to COVID-19 is placing increased pressure on the social care workforce, as well as those receiving help....

4.59

Discover ideas about how to optimise prescribing in Primary CareAntimicrobial resistance is a growing problem and everyone can play a part in tackling this issue. This course will look at many aspects of antibiotic prescribing...

4.62

Learn how to talk about cancer risk reduction and spotting cancer early. 1 in 2 people will develop cancer in their lifetime. Talking about how to reduce the risk of cancer and the importance of...

4.64

Explore the benefits of healthcare organisations sharing data. In an era where big data and artificial intelligence play an important role in healthcare, data sharing has huge potential for global health improvement and patient safety....

4.57

Learn how to be mindful regarding treatment of infections in vulnerable patientsPrevention of infection in the vulnerable patient is an area of unmet educational need and, considering the current COVID-19 pandemic, has become even more...

5

Navigate the pitfalls of planning and organising donations of medical equipment Unavailability of essential clinical equipment can be a serious problem in low-resource settings. Whilst medical equipment donations can play a critical role in filling...

5

Aprende a tratar las infecciones causadas por heridas como un profesional sanitaEs habitual recurrir a antibióticos para tratar las infecciones causadas por heridas. Por ello, es fundamental comprender el uso racional de antibióticos a la...

4.77

How do antibiotic-resistant bacteria develop and find their way into our food? Learn what antibiotics are, how they work, and how bacteria become resistant to their effects. Hear how antibiotics are used from the perspective...

4.76

Powerful new technologies have been driving forward immense and exciting changes in clinical practice. The days of peering down the microscope to detect chromosome abnormalities are gone, replaced by chromosome analysis at the genomic level....

4.83

Powerful new technologies have been driving forward immense and exciting changes in clinical practice. The days of peering down the microscope to detect chromosome abnormalities are gone, replaced by chromosome analysis at the genomic level....

4.8

This free online course will provide healthcare professionals with a basic grounding in genomic medicine. It will introduce you to new genomic technologies, which are revolutionising medicine and will, in time, provide the mainstay of...

5

Hospital healthcare delivery is complex with changing priorities and demands. Improvements are required but how can we ensure they are delivered. Understanding behaviour is essential for change. This course builds on Week 5 of Antimicrobial...

4.64

Discover how new vaccines are developed This course will provide healthcare professionals with a deeper understanding of the role and development process for a COVID-19 vaccine and the value of vaccine intervention within the patient...

4.85

Understand cardiovascular disease and learn how to keep your heart healthyYour heart beats around 100,000 times a day, pumping blood around your body to deliver oxygen and nutrients, while taking away waste products. When your...