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Final 2 sessions complete National Breast Imaging Academy programme

Posted on: December 16th, 2022 by Louise Garrahan No Comments

The National Breast Imaging Academy (NBIA) elearning programme has recently been updated with 2 new sessions which complete an extensive suite of training resources for radiographers, radiologists and breast clinicians.

The latest sessions, on invasive ductal carcinoma and malignant disease in the axilla, mark the culmination of the extensive Academy Online programme which is a key element of the national strategy to address the major workforce shortages across breast imaging. It provides free, easy to access training resources for all practitioners involved in breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment.

The collection of interactive elearning sessions in the programme cover topics ranging from mammographic interpretation and interventional skills to breast surgery and risk and prevention. A new vlog introduced by Dr Simon Lowes, Joint Radiology Subject Lead at the NBIA, gives a brief overview of the programme.

To date there have been more than 47,000 session launches, with over 21,000 hours of learning spent on the programme.

Dr Megan Bydder, Academy Online Clinical Lead and Consultant Breast Radiologist at Wythenshawe Hospital, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, commented:

“We’re incredibly proud of the collaboration and hard work that has created the Academy Online resources. Around 200 expert authors and editors across the country have enthusiastically shared their knowledge and expertise to deliver this valuable resource – which will be reviewed and updated on a rolling basis. The sessions have been extremely well received by trainees, trainers and qualified practitioners.

“For trainees undergoing formal training programmes such as the Mammography Associate apprenticeship, postgraduate mammography training, the breast clinician credential and the national breast radiology fellowship, the sessions have become a valuable part of their training. This was particularly the case when face to face teaching had to become virtual during the pandemic.

“Qualified practitioners are also using the resources for CPD and to enhance their knowledge and skills. They can access the sessions at any time, to fit their working schedule and training requirements.”

For more information and to access the sessions, please visit the National Breast Imaging Academy (NBIA) programme page.

New pelvic mesh complications elearning for GPs

Posted on: December 15th, 2022 by Louise Garrahan No Comments

A new programme to help GPs better understand pelvic mesh complications is now available through Health Education England elearning for healthcare.

For many women mesh surgery is trouble-free and leads to improvements in their condition. However, this is not the case for all and some women have experienced complications.

This resource has therefore been developed to aid GPs’ awareness and understanding of pelvic mesh, their potential complications and the associated symptoms women experience such as irregular vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain.

Developed in partnership with the British Society of Urogynaecology, NHS England and Improvement and the British Association of Urological Surgeons, the programme features topics including an introduction to pelvic floor disorders in women, a history of pelvic mesh in the UK and information on the patient referral process to specialist mesh centres.

Once completed, learners will develop sound knowledge of the care options available to women suffering from pelvic mesh complications and will gain confidence to support women, ensuring they are assessed and referred to specialist services.

For more information and to access the resource, please visit the Pelvic Mesh Complications programme page.

You can watch an introduction about the programme here.

Critical appraisal elearning now available

Posted on: December 14th, 2022 by Louise Garrahan No Comments

We have worked with NHS Knowledge for Healthcare Learning Academy to launch a new elearning programme on critical appraisal.

Critical appraisal skills are essential tools for all healthcare professionals, clinical and non-clinical, and are invaluable at every step of research evaluation.

The Critically Appraising the Evidence Base elearning programme aims to guide staff and learners across health and care in using appropriate appraisal skills and techniques when reviewing evidence.

The 1st session – Introduction to Critical Appraisal – is now available to access and 7 other sessions will be available soon. By the end of the programme, learners will understand why critical appraisal is important for study, research and professional development.

For more information and to access the resource, please visit the Critically Appraising the Evidence Base programme page.

New social care information sharing session now available

Posted on: December 14th, 2022 by Louise Garrahan No Comments

Health Education England elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) has worked with NHS Transformation Directorate to develop a new elearning session to help social care staff better understand the principles of sharing information.

Social care professionals have a legal duty to share information to support individual care. It helps them to make informed decisions, ensures that people receive safe care, enables the smooth transition of people between different care settings and enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of the service.

The Information Sharing programme is aimed at colleagues who work in social care settings and their supervisors who have responsibility for managing and/or sharing personal information.

The resource will help learners to understand the principles behind information sharing, show them how to apply the principles in practice and build confidence in using and sharing information.

At the end of the session learners will be able to explain the key principles to consider when deciding whether to share information and identify the circumstances in which staff should seek further advice.

For more information and to access the programme, please visit the Information Sharing session.

New breast awareness elearning now available

Posted on: December 6th, 2022 by Louise Garrahan No Comments

A new elearning course to help healthcare professionals promote breast awareness messaging is now available to access on the Health Education England elearning for healthcare Hub.

Developed by leading breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel! the course provides information on delivering breast cancer education and health promotion. It enables healthcare professionals, including nurses, GPs and midwives, to highlight the importance of regular breast checking, particularly in younger people who may not be aware of their risk of developing breast cancer.

The module includes which cover key topics such as describing signs and symptoms, exposing common breast cancer myths vs facts, recognising when to make referrals and signposting to key resources.

For more information and to access the course, please visit the Breast Awareness for Healthcare Professionals programme page.

TEL News November 2022

Posted on: December 1st, 2022 by Louise Garrahan No Comments

This month’s edition includes details of user feedback on the Virtual Hybrid Learning Faculty Community of Practice, a new practice educator training programme on the Learning Hub, plus new elearning programmes including the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.

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New sessions added to national breast imaging programme

Posted on: November 24th, 2022 by Louise Garrahan No Comments

The National Breast Imaging Academy (NBIA) elearning programme has recently been updated with the following new sessions:

  • Mammographic Interpretation – Masses
  • Ultrasound Interpretation – Breast Cancer
  • Physics for Breast MRI

There are now 148 sessions available on the elfh hub. These interactive elearning sessions for radiographers, radiologists and breast clinicians cover a wide range of topics on breast imaging and relevant aspects of surgery, oncology, pathology, nursing, and risk and prevention.

Additional sessions will be added to the elearning catalogue as soon as they are available.

For more information and to access the sessions, please visit the National Breast Imaging Academy (NBIA) programme page.

New elearning for Healthcare Support Workers now available

Posted on: November 24th, 2022 by Louise Garrahan No Comments

Health Education England elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) has worked with NHS England’s National Quality Improvement Taskforce to develop a new elearning programme – Healthcare Support Worker Certificate – Children and Young People’s Mental Health Inpatient Settings. This is the first bespoke training package co-designed for this invaluable staff group and is a much-requested learning opportunity.

Children and young people receiving care in mental health inpatient settings often spend a lot of their time with healthcare support workers, so it is fundamental that we equip them with the skills and knowledge to provide high quality therapeutic care and interventions.

The certificate is made up of 6 modules, that in total take approximately 4 hours to complete at the individual’s own pace. The 6 modules include:

  • The world of children and young people
  • The role of a healthcare support worker
  • Engagement within the children and young people’s setting
  • Professional standards and behaviours
  • Practical application in the role
  • Technical knowledge and expertise

This learning aligns with the Children and Young People Mental Health Inpatient Competence Framework and was co-designed to improve the quality of care delivered to children and young people in mental health inpatient units across the country.

For more information and to access the resource, please visit the Healthcare Support Worker Certificate – Children and Young People’s Mental Health Inpatient Settings webpage.

New eating disorders elearning and webinars now available

Posted on: November 10th, 2022 by Louise Garrahan No Comments

Health Education England elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) has worked with charity BEAT, the Royal College of Psychiatrists, HEE’s Mental Health team and NHS England to develop a new elearning session and webinar series on eating disorders.

The session is designed to ensure that healthcare staff are trained to understand, identify and respond appropriately when faced with a patient with a possible eating disorder.

A series of 5 webinars for oral health teams, dietitians and community pharmacy teams is also available.

For more information and to access the resource, please visit the Eating Disorders Training for Health and Care Staff programme page.

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