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List of online courses and on-demand webinars:

Self-directed course

Building Universal Health Competencies in Nursing Education

Competency-based education is rooted in population health needs and is crucial for achieving Sustainable Development Goals #3 “good health and well-being” and #4 “quality education”. Join us as we showcase evidence from the Americas on why and how nurses and midwives can promote universal health access and coverage in a variety of settings and roles.

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On-demand webinar

Health Workplace Violence and Worker Well-being

This video series reviews the evidence regarding violence in the workplace and provides self-care information for persons affected.

Self-directed course

Integrating Service-Learning in Nursing Education

During this one-hour training, you will learn about the importance of and how to thread meaningful and effective international service-learning (ISL) experiences into curricula. Considerations for planning, implementing & evaluating ISL are presented from the viewpoint of preparing nursing and midwifery graduates to become catalysts for change.

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Integrating Simulation & Technology in Nursing & Midwifery Education

New technologies have transformed nursing and midwifery education in recent years, revealing new opportunities and challenges for educators and students. This course aims to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills in utilizing simulation and technology to enhance nursing and midwifery education. It is offered by the Pan American Health Organization and its content was developed by faculty at the UAB School of Nursing and the University of Miami, School of Nursing and Health Studies.

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On-demand webinar

Management of Patients with Cancer

This three-part series offers an in-depth exploration of cancer care, covering the cancer care continuum and diagnosis, symptom management and treatment modalities, and palliative care and survivorship.

On-demand webinar

Management of Patients with Diabetes

This comprehensive two-part series delves into the intricacies of diabetes management, highlighting the pivotal roles of the Advanced Practice Nurse in patient care.

Self-directed course

Quality Improvement in Nursing and Midwifery Educational Programs

Built on WHO nurse and midwife educator core competencies, this course, available in both English and Spanish, showcases key principles of teaching and learning, instructional strategies, and methods to evaluate students and courses. This introductory course is the foundation for improving the quality of educational outcomes.

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Self-directed course

Violence against Women: Trauma-Informed Care

This course, available in both English and Spanish, is designed to equip primary healthcare professionals in Latin America and the Caribbean to care for women suffering from domestic violence. Participants are introduced to interprofessional principles of trauma-informed care for victims of domestic violence and/or sex trafficking, and to their unique healthcare needs, including risk for myocardial infarction.

Course offered in English or Spanish

DISCLAIMER

These learning opportunities were developed by UAB School of Nursing, which is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Collaborating Center (USA-241). They are not a product of PAHO/WHO. This material was developed for and with PAHO/WHO, upon request, to support the achievement of the Organizations’ goals and mandates. UAB School of Nursing is responsible for the views expressed in this material, and the views do not necessarily represent the decisions or policies of PAHO/WHO.