Learning Outcomes

Introduction to the Practical Nurse as Team Leader

Team Leader Responsibilities

Factors Influencing Productivity

Lesson Summary

In this module, learn about the roles of the practical nurse as Team Leader, team approach to Nursing, the facts that define Team Nursing, basic elements of team nursing, the Nursing Care Plan, leadership styles, leadership skills, and leadership qualities.

Introduction to the Practical Nurse as a Teacher

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Factors Which Affect Learning

Steps in the Learning Process

In this module, learn more about the practical nurse as a teacher, patient teaching which is inherent to the role of nursing, facts related to Patient teaching, types of learning, principles for effective Teaching-Learning, and the functions of nursing.

Diploma in Nursing Management - First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

An Introduction To The Hospital

A Day In The Life Of The Hospital Ward

Working Together For Health In Hospital

Qualified Nurses - Working In The Shadow Of Medicine?

More Carers: Still Deeper In The Shadows?

This module looks at; the people who have roles within the hospital, how they interact with each other, patients and what they consider to be 'care', and the different approaches and contributions to care by doctors and nurses are explored and patients give their perspective on the care they receive.

Introduction To Communication Skills

Essential Components Of The Human Communication System

Guidelines For Communicating With Patients And Their Families

Therapeutic Communication

Reaction To Stress And Hospitalization

In this module, learn more about methods and skills of communication, purposes of human communication, components of the human communication system, elements of therapeutic communication, methods of verbal and nonverbal communication, and the appropriate techniques of communication with patients.

Introduction And Major factors In Transcultural Nursing

Socio-Cultural Beliefs About Illness

Religious Beliefs About Illness And Death

Learn more about transcultural nursing, factors of transcultural nursing, sociocultural beliefs about illness, to include causes, cures, and nursing implications, and religious denominations with appropriate beliefs and respective nursing implications.

Diploma in Nursing Management - Second Assessment

Peri-Operative Patient Care And The Surgical Experience

Pre-Operative Patient Care

In this module, learn more about peri and pre-operative patient care, what peri-operative and pre-operativea patient care is all about, the facts related to the surgical experience, the impact of surgical intervention on the patient, and the various types and classification of surgery.

The Intra-Operative Phase And Surgical Team

Major Classifications Of Anesthetic Agents

In this module, learn about the Intraoperative phase, what the Intraoperative phase is, the surgical team, the classification of surgical procedures, and the reasons for surgical intervention.

The Recovery Room

Respiratory Distress

Post-Operative Patient Care According to Body Systems

General  Post-Operative Implications

Learn about the recovery room phase, what the recovery room is, the nursing care goals of the recovery room, nursing implications related to the general care of a patient in the recovery room, and the accommodation of patients who have undergone major or minor surgery.

Diploma in Nursing Management - Third Assessment

Diploma in Nursing Leadership and Care Management - Assessment

Discover the essential role of a nurse leader today, and learn more about nursing leadership and care management skills.

Diploma in Nursing Leadership and Care Management

This free online nursing course overviews the most important elements of a nursing leader’s daily role. The nursing profession has evolved significantly over the years. Today, professional nurses are also team leaders and healthcare teachers. By the end of the course you will have learned the skills and approaches used by nurse leaders to improve healthcare delivery, and will have greatly boosted your care management skills.

This course will teach you the different roles that nurses play in today&rsquo;s evolving healthcare settings. First, you will be given an overview of what a nurse leader does and what difference they make within healthcare delivery. Different nursing leadership skills, techniques, and approaches will be discussed so that you can gain a fuller understanding of what it takes to lead other nurses and health workers. Next, important issues in today&rsquo;s nursing workplace such as transcultural nursing will be overviewed.
Next, this course will discuss the vital roles that the medical team plays within the operating room. You will learn the responsibilities as well as the necessary skills needed by nurses during different phases of the surgical cycle, from the pre-operative to post-operative phase. The course will then teach you the different types of nursing leadership styles commonly used today. Here, you will also learn about the factors that influence the productivity levels of co-nurses within the facility. Finally, you will learn the most effective teaching strategies used by nurse educators today.
This course provides excellent material for those who want to develop their nursing career. By taking this course, you will improve your nursing leadership and teaching capabilities and gain insights into the best practices used to improve healthcare delivery today. So get started and give your nursing career a real boost today.

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Course Overview

Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens

Protect Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens

Getting into Contact with Blood

Cleaning Up the Mess

Reporting Exposure to Blood

Next Steps

This module covers the following aspects of Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP): An Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens, Protecting Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens, Response to Blood Exposure, Cleaning up the Mess and Reporting Exposure to Blood.

BBP Course assessment

This free online course teaches you how to identify and treat bloodborne pathogens and confers global accreditation.

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

This course on bloodborne pathogens (BBP) trains you to address health concerns by detecting and responding to germs in people’s blood. This training is required annually by the U.S. Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA). We show you how to identify BBPs and respond appropriately, often with a referral. Complete this course and apply for certification to gain international accreditation that signals your ability to work with blood.

Introduction to Sports First Aid

Emergency Response Planning

Drowning, Choking and Bleeding

Common Sports Injuries

In this module, you'll be introduced to sports first aid and the role of a sports first aider in sports emergencies. We'll show you how to deal with casualties while minimising the risk of infection. You'll learn how to treat common and severe sports injuries, including sprains, fractures, head injuries and more.

Course Assessment - Sports First Aid Training

Learn how to provide emergency care to treat various sports injuries in this free online first aid training course.

Sports First Aid Training

Are you passionate about sports and want to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you? This first aid training course provides the skills required to handle any sports-related emergency properly. We show you how to prepare for emergencies and treat common sports injuries, including sprains, fractures, head injuries and more. We go over basic and advanced first aid techniques to help you become a certified sports first aid provider.

Introduction to Infection and Infection Control

Hazard and Risk Assessment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

This module will define infection control and go over what it entails, why it is essential, and how it spreads. You will learn about risk management and risk and hazard assessment. Also, you will discover the different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and their practical uses.

Training on Infection Prevention and Control Principles - Course Assessment

This free online epidemiology course explains how infection control and prevention curb the spread of disease.

Training on Infection Prevention and Control Principles

This epidemiology course explores the management and prevention of infections. We explain how to direct the implementation of infection prevention and control measures and develop policies that protect public safety. We also emphasise the value of risk assessment and provide risk assessment methods that can be used during emergencies. Sign up to learn about the medical and legal aspects of combating infection in this public health course.

First Aid

Medical Problems

Traumatic Injuries

Environmental Injury and Illnesses

This module will examine the definition of first aid and the components inside the first aid kit. We will define handwashing, the emergency system dispatcher guide and explain when to remove your gloves after administering first aid. We will also explain the causes and symptoms of medical problems and how to give first aid to people suffering from traumatic injuries and environmental injuries.

Adult CPR, AED and Choking

Child CPR, AED and Choking

Infant CPR and Choking

Skills Training Videos

This module will explain what cardiopulmonary resuscitation is comprised of, give a brief outline of when cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillators may be required and explain how to perform them on choking victims. We will analyze the symptoms of choking, how to perform chest compressions, giving breath and how to relieve choking in infants, children and adults.

CPR, AED & First Aid course assessment

This free online certificate course teaches you how to use CPR, AED, and first aid to save lives.

CPR, AED and First Aid

This training course begins with first aid basics, such as how to check responsiveness and recognize common symptoms, before we show you how to treat injuries and cardiac arrest. We explain how to handle choking and how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or use an automated external defibrillator (AED). This course offers global accreditation for your new life-saving skills, so sign up to become a qualified safety officer.

Introduction to Medication Management

Medication Safety

Medication Administration Techniques

Documentation and Record-Keeping

In this module, you will delve into the core principles of medication management and its importance. Learn about medication safety, administration techniques, and the significance of documentation through Medication Administration Records (MAR) and Electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR).

Special Considerations in Medication Management

Medication Calculation and Dosage Adjustments

High-Risk Medications and Administration

In this module, you will focus on the unique needs of specific patient populations and learn the critical skills of medication calculation, and dosage adjustment based on various factors. Gain insights into the administration of high-risk medications, and intricate procedures such as IV push.

Medication Management and Administration - Course Assessment

Learn the best practices for ensuring medication safety through proper medicine management in this free online course.

Medication Management and Administration

This course is designed to empower healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills for ensuring proper medication management and administration. From the fundamental principles of proper medication administration to the intricacies of dosage calculations and high-risk medication handling, the course concepts are comprehensive enough to ensure learners are well-equipped to navigate the complex landscape of healthcare and medication.

An Introduction to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

Reporting Your Concern

In this module, you will learn about the basic principles of safeguarding vulnerable adults. We will discuss the different issues safeguarding covers such as human trafficking, domestic violence and abuse, modern slavery and dignity. In addition, you will also study the importance of communication in a care setting and how to raise safeguarding concerns about vulnerable adults with designated safeguarding officers and adult social care.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults - Assessment

This free online caregiving course helps you to protect vulnerable adults, at home or as part of your work.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

This free online course on safeguarding vulnerable adults teaches you how to protect people and raise concerns regarding their well-being. We explain the 'Disclosure and Barring Service' checks that prevent harm to British children and certain adults. You'll learn to spot the signs of abuse and neglect while also covering how to appropriately share information with relevant bodies, keeping to the 'seven golden rules' of sharing such information.

Introduction to Infectious Diseases

Infection Prevention and Control Measures

Standard Precautions and Isolation Procedures

Healthcare workers are the first line of defence against infections. In this module, you'll learn about infectious microbes and strategies to disrupt interactions between pathogens and hosts in healthcare settings. We'll teach you various infection prevention and control measures, such as hand hygiene, PPE use, isolation and standard precautions.

Occupational Health and Safety for Infection Control

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Outbreak Management and Response

In this module, you'll learn about the importance of health surveillance for healthcare workers, strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and early recognition of an outbreak. We'll introduce you to antibiotic stewardship and its role in addressing antimicrobial resistance and promoting infection prevention.

Infection Control in Health Care - Assessment

Become an indispensable asset in preventing and controlling infections in health care with this free online course.

Infection Control in Health Care

Any infection within a healthcare facility poses significant risks to patients, carers and staff. Being trained in infection control and prevention can help stop disease outbreaks. This course covers infection control, standard precautions for healthcare providers, as well as the role of antibiotic stewardship in combatting antimicrobial resistance. Enrol now and be the infection control champion your facility needs.