e-Learning for AAA screeners and clinical skills trainers updated
![Slide from new AAA screening elearning units headed 'Unit 5: principles of ultrasound for AAA screening'. Sub-heading reads 'Higher frequency = better resolution. Main text reads: 'The shorter the wave length, the better the resolution. Always start on the highest reasonable frequency to provider the best image resolution possible. Higher frequency leads to more attenuation of the sound beam which leads to loss of signal at depth and therefore the image resolution of deeper structures is poorer. There is always constant compromise between depth and image resolution so you need to select your transducer frequency carefully. On modern machines, this is usually preset and should be adjusted as required for each man. Below this is an image of a man with a speech bubble that reads: 'Why is this important? As the aorta can lie deep within the abdomen, you may need to reduce the frequency to obtain a good image. This will have an impact on the resolution of the image.'](https://phescreening.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/152/2019/05/Higher-frequency-AAA-screenign-elearning-slide-620x413.png)
We have refreshed and updated the 2 national e-learning units for screeners in the NHS AAA Screening Programme.
We have refreshed and updated the 2 national e-learning units for screeners in the NHS AAA Screening Programme.
We’ve launched a new e-learning module on blood spot screening samples that explains what could happen if a baby has a poor quality sample. Check it out today!
We are pleased to announce the launch of a refreshed and updated version of our antenatal and newborn screening e-learning module.
We have launched new training resources to meet requirements set out in guidance for cervical screening providers on implementing high-risk (hr) HPV testing.
The Royal College of GPs (RCGP) has published new e-learning content, in conjunction with PHE Screening, that gives GPs and primary care colleagues practical guidance to support patients in understanding and accessing the NHS screening programmes.
The University of Salford has published 16 dates for reaccreditation sessions for AAA screening technicians from October 2018 to February 2020.
Dorset and Wiltshire AAA Screening Programme manager Debbie Munro has enjoyed assessing learners who have successfully completed the Level 3 health screener diploma.
We've launched 3 e-learning modules aimed at our screening quality assurance service staff and the professional and clinical advisors who provide specialist expertise.
We're closing the continuing professional development (CPD) website next week (18 February 2018). You can find all resources on GOV.UK and e-learning on e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH).
Recently we’ve been upgrading some of our screening e-learning modules to include a wider variety of learning styles and more accessible design.