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Diabetes Across Time Zones and Ramadan - On Demand
On Demand
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation estimates that in 2018 there were 1.4 billion international arrivals per year.
Not only do tourists visit New Zealand, people in New Zealand also travel abroad for holidays with over 3 million New Zealand residents arriving back from overseas trips in 2018.
With the increasing number of people being diagnosed with diabetes, and pharmacies being open and accessible to the public, it’s essential for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to understand risks of travel and advice on glycaemic management.
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Diabetes Management in Pregnancy - On Demand
On Demand
Gestational diabetes is common with 3000-4000 women being diagnosed with the condition or its recurrence in New Zealand each year. The prevalence is increasing. Complications for the baby include high birth weight, higher risk of premature birth, respiratory distress syndrome and higher risk of type 2 diabetes later in life. The new mother may also suffer from pre-eclampsia, miscarriage and higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes amongst others.
In this course you will learn about the diagnosis and management of diabetes in pregnancy and post delivery. You will find out about the implications of hyperglycaemia on the mother and foetus and how to identify gestational diabetes from other forms of diabetes.
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Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) Accreditation Training - On Demand
On Demand
This training programme is designed to allow pharmacists to become accredited providers of the Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP). Only accredited pharmacists may sell the ECP.
This training is "On Demand" which means, once purchased, it can be completed in your own time through your PSNZ "My Learning" platform.
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Heart Health Basic Practice Update Workbook
Workbook
Every 90 minutes, someone in New Zealand dies from heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in NZ. Many of these deaths are preventable – the pharmacy profession is ideally placed to assist in the prevention.
The Heart Health Basic Practice Update Workbook has been updated by Advanced Clinical Pharmacist Lejla Brkic (originally written by Linda Bryant in 2003). It contains information on medical conditions such as hypertension, dyslipidamia, acute coronary syndromes, heart failure and atrial fibrillation – a great refresher for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians alike.
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Herpes Simplex - On Demand
On Demand
Herpes is a common infection that is caused by a Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV).
- What is the difference between the two types of HSV?
- Does everyone with HSV have symptoms?
- What are the implications of contracting this virus?
- What are the common myths and misconceptions about this virus?
- What are the dosing regimens for common treatment of HSV infections?