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Learn how to manage common presentations seen in Critical Care Units Critical care is an emerging specialty in hospitals and, with an increasing population living with multiple co-morbidites, the burden on Critical Care Units is...

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Explore how dental teams can tackle the threat of global antibiotic resistanceAntibiotics are lifesaving drugs – when you need them, you need them to work. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to health and...

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Reconnaître les signes de problèmes psychologiques causés par la pandémieCette formation apprend aux intervenants de première ligne comment reconnaître quand les personnes touchées par la pandémie de COVID-19 sont en détresse et comment leur fournir...

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Discover the fascinating world of microbesMicrobes may be invisible to the eye, but they dominate every environment on Earth – including you. Microbes are often associated with disease yet the majority of species help to...

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eHealth refers to the use of technologies to improve well-being, health, and healthcare. It is an umbrella term that captures concepts about the health context, technology, and people. In this free online course, we will...

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Explore the use and implications of nanotechnology in medicineNanotechnology is used to control and manipulate nanometer-sized matter with nanometer precision. This can be atoms, molecules, or larger biological structures such as DNA or living cel...

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Discover how ultrasound imaging works With this ultrasound imaging course, you’ll explore some of the main principles behind this fascinating technology. Starting with an ultrasound definition and working your way through the science behind the...

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Version française ici. Recognise the signs of psychological problems caused by the pandemic This course will show front-line responders how to recognise when people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are in distress, and how to...

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Learn how to build a culture of public health into your nursing practiceOn this course, you’ll consider the importance of strategic partnerships and health policy in health promotion and identify how you can advance a...

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Reflect on the responsibility of a nurse in public healthPublic health and the promotion of health and well-being is now at the centre of national and global agendas. On this course, you’ll reflect on the...

Learn how to assess what your community’s health needs areThe assessment of patients and clients lies at the heart of nursing practice. It involves identifying current and future health needs as a basis for the...

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Discover community-centred approaches to promoting health and wellbeingThis course will teach you why and how to adopt a community development or centred approach to promoting public health within your healthcare role and are of practice....

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Examine the responsibility of a nurse in public healthIt is important that, as a nurse, you think critically about health and wellbeing and evaluate how your own values, beliefs, and attitudes regarding health inequalities may...

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Understand how AI can be used in healthcare and the challenges it createsThe use of artificial intelligence (AI) has been a major development in healthcare. With the availability of vast amounts of health data, and...

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Good internship programs are vital for training healthcare providers well - that’s why effective pharmacy preceptors, the teachers who guide students through their pharmacy training, are so important. This course will provide those looking to...

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Explore the key principles of pharmacokinetics and how to apply themOn this course you will learn about the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics, including factors that affect the absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and binding of dru...

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Understand the potential of new technology in managing cancerRecent advances in cancer treatment and management have lead to people with cancer living longer than ever before, now healthcare must begin to consider how to help...

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Explore how you can become a better pharmacistThis course provides pharmacists with some essential knowledge to provide better pharmaceutical services and professional abilities, related to the World Health Organisation’s Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP)...

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Learn how to interpret medical literature to make guided patient care decisionsOn this course, you will learn how to apply the key principles of evidence-based medicine in practice. You will explore the basic applications of...

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The Internet of Things (IoT) includes many new digital health technologies, from apps to wearable devices to home sensors - devices that are expected to revolutionize healthcare. But when will they become truly useful and...