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As the leading provider of CPD-certified clinical and non-clinical eLearning to healthcare professionals throughout the UK, we release new modules throughout the year.

Our newest modules cover the following key topics:

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Developed for use by healthcare professionals who are already trained and assessed as competent to perform a 12-Lead ECG in line with their organisation’s policy, our new Electrocardiogram (ECG) module provides information on the purpose of a 12-Lead ECG and the procedure involved.

It explains how to correctly position each electrode and how the 12-Lead ECG is translated onto graph paper. The module also covers how to read and analyse an ECG, explaining what a normal 12-Lead ECG looks like and what the different waves and intervals represent.

Arthritis Care

Arthritis affects around 10 million people in the UK. Living with arthritis-associated pain can impact key aspects of a person’s physical and emotional life, including their mood, ability to sleep, and general coping methods.

Focusing on care and nursing home settings, and on the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, this module looks at different non-pharmacological and pharmacological management and treatment options. These include how to cope with sleep disturbance and fatigue, getting enough exercise, diet and supplements, and helpful aids and devices.

Along with describing the physical effects of osteoarthritis and the possible risk factors for developing the condition, this module provides information on effective arthritis care for older people who are being cared for and supported by health and social care workers.

Gaining an understanding of osteoarthritis, which is commonly associated with a number of ‘myths’ and misconceptions, can enable carers to assist with controlling the symptoms and enhancing the person’s ability to function and overall wellbeing and quality of life.

Autism Awareness - COMING SOON!

Our Autism Awareness module has two tiers. Tier 1 provides a basic introduction to autism, the typical signs and behaviours, and how we can work together to improve the person’s life when it comes to using services that may be taken for granted by others.

Tier 1 is aimed at people who need general knowledge about autism but do not expect to work directly with autistic people.

Tier 2 takes a deep dive into the complex nuances of autism while looking at comorbidity and strategies for helping to diagnose the core issues behind behaviour that challenges. It considers different advice on how the environment can affect autistic people, and how they interact with the world at large.

Tier 2 is designed for those who work directly with autistic people in a variety of situations and contains more specialised information.

If you would like to discuss these new modules – or any other Blue Stream Academy eLearning resource – please contact us either through email at info@bluestreamacademy.com, or call us on 01773 822549 and a member of our friendly team will be happy to help.

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Meet the Team!

Natalie Wilson

Content Update Support

Hi, my name is Natalie Jayne Wilson, and I joined Blue Stream Academy in September 2019. In my role as Content Update Support I work with the Content Development Team.

I enjoy doing research for upcoming modules and assisting with updates to our existing modules. This has given me a great understanding of the wide range of training we provide. Working here has given me a massive boost in confidence and let me explore new adventures in life.

It’s a pleasure to be part of such a friendly, hard-working ‘work family’. In my spare time, I have a passion for music and I enjoy visiting my family in Skegness. I also love spending time with my friends and my dog.