Medical Nursing - Immune Mediated Conditions
A four week online tutored CPD course with Charli Heard
Week 1
The Immune System
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand the normal immune response
- Explain the differences between the innate and adaptive immune response
- Appreciate the normal process of thermoregulation
- Understand the differences between hyperthermia and pyrexia, and how this affects treatment
- Be aware of common "triggers" for immune mediated diseases
Week 2
Immune-Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA)
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand the pathophysiology of IMHA
- Perform basic cytology in the diagnosis of IMHA
- Understand the treatment of IMHA
- Explain the considerations for nursing a patient with IMHA
Week 3
Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMTP)
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand the pathophysiology of IMTP
- Perform basic cytology in the diagnosis of IMTP
- Understand the treatment of IMTP
- Explain the considerations for nursing a patient with IMTP
Week 4
Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA)
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand the pathophysiology of IMPA
- Perform basic cytology in the diagnosis of IMPA
- Understand the treatment of IMPA
- Explain the considerations for nursing a patient with IMPA