Title: Non-Communicable Diseases, Emergency Care and Mental Health Part 1 - Ethiopia (Full)

NCD HEAT Module Part 1, full content, designed for use in Ethiopia

Section 1
  About/License
  Pre-test
Section 2
  Introduction
  Learning Outcomes
  Function and composition of blood
  Blood cells and plasma
  Anatomy and physiology of the heart
  The circulation of blood
  The heartbeat
  The blood vessels
  The pulse
  Blood pressure (BP)
  What are cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)?
  What are the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases?
  Heart failure
  Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  Community approaches to decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases
  Action by individuals
  Action at national and community level
  Dietary approach to stop hypertension (DASH)
  Mental health and chronic illness
  Summary
  Quiz
Section 3
  Introduction
  Learning Outcomes
  What is diabetes mellitus?
  How the body regulates blood glucose levels
  Hormones in glucose regulation
  The pancreas
  Insulin and its role in glucose regulation
  Glucagon
  Digestion of the main food groups
  The liver in glucose regulation
  The muscles in glucose regulation
  Fats and diabetes
  Symptoms and signs of diabetes
  Classification of diabetes
  Type 1 diabetes
  Type 2 diabetes
  Gestational diabetes
  Injecting insulin
  Risk factors for diabetes
  Body Mass Index (BMI)
  Self-care and diet for someone with diabetes
  Maintaining a healthy diet
  Summary
  Quiz
Section 4
  Introduction
  Learning Outcomes
  Cells and cancer
  What is a cancer?
  The human body and cancer
  Problems in diagnosing cancers from their symptoms
  Risk factors for cancers
  Cancer prevention through risk reduction strategies
  Prevention of cancers caused by viruses
  Breast cancer
  Screening for breast cancer
  Breast cancer treatment
  Cervical cancer
  Cervical cancer screening
  Care for a person with advanced cancer
  Summary
  Quiz
Section 5
  Introduction
  Learning Outcomes
  The human respiratory system
  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  The lungs in COPD
  Emphysema and chronic bronchitis
  Risk factors for COPD
  Effects of COPD on the patient's life
  COPD screening at community level
  Prevention of COPD
  What is bronchial asthma?
  Summary
  Quiz
Section 6
  Introduction
  Learning Outcomes
  Anatomy and function of the eye
  Eyelids and eyelashes
  Sclera and conjunctiva
  Cornea, iris and pupil
  Lens and aqueous humour
  Retina
  Cataracts
  Recognition of cataracts
  Classification and causes of cataract
  Prevention of cataracts
  Treatment of cataracts
  Eye injuries
  Causes and types of eye injuries
  Supportive care in the case of eye injury
  Trachoma
  Ear injuries due to foreign objects
  Summary
  Quiz
Section 7
  Introduction
  Learning Outcomes
  The oral cavity and oral health
  The oral cavity
  Teeth
  Salivary glands
  Tongue
  Common oral diseases and their causes
  Bacterial, viral and fungal infections in the mouth
  Tooth decay
  Fluorosis
  Tooth abscesses, mouth ulcers and cold sores
  Eroded or broken teeth
  Oral cancer
  Cleft lip and cleft palate
  How can the burden of oral diseases be reduced?
  Summary
  Quiz
Section 8
  Introduction
  Learning Outcomes
  Acute injury and violence
  Bleeding
  External bleeding
  Internal bleeding
  Fractures
  Types of fractures
  Symptoms and signs of fractures
  Supportive care for a bone fracture
  Head and spinal injury
  Causes, signs and symptoms of head and spinal injuries
  Emergency care for someone with a head or spinal injury
  Burns injuries
  Common causes of burns
  Classification of burns
  Emergency care for people with serious burns
  Multiple injuries, emergency transport and referral
  Summary
  Quiz
Section 9
  Introduction
  Learning Outcomes
  Gastrointestinal emergencies
  Appendicitis
  Intestinal obstruction
  Poisoning
  Signs and symptoms of poisoning
  Suicide by poisoning
  First aid for a person with poisoning
  Choking
  Signs of choking
  How to help someone who is choking
  Basic life support techniques
  The ABCDE-T approach
  Summary
  Quiz