Sickle Cell Disease Education Program for Healthcare Professionals

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The Education Program

About the Program

The Sickle Cell Disease Education Program offers 13 modules, each with multiple micro-lessons under 10 minutes. Certified for up to 13 Mainpro+® credits, this program provides equitable, high-quality education for healthcare providers, supporting the needs of people with sickle cell disease.

The Goal of the Program

The collective goal of these lessons is to improve the knowledge, skills, and actions of healthcare providers who care for people with sickle cell disease to reduce health inequities and improve access to safe, equitable care. You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each module!

Target Audience

These educational lessons are geared towards those who are new to taking care of people with sickle cell disease or those who want to have a better understanding of sickle cell disease, including the lived experiences of our patients. These lessons are also for those who want to refresh their knowledge in providing care to people with sickle cell disease and their families. The target audience is not limited to physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, etc.

Get in Touch

For more Information About the HCP Program contact
the SCAGO Education Coordinator.

E-mail: educationcoordinator@sicklecellanemia.ca

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the Modules

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Below you can read what each module is about. Clicking a module will also take you to the EdApp platform.

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5 lessons

Module 1 - Fundamentals of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

This module will take the learner through an introduction to Sickle Cell Disease, how it’s diagnosed, and the basic biology of the disease.

Author:

Karen Fleming

2 Lessons

Module 2 - Ontario Health Quality Standards for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

Ontario Health’s Sickle Cell Disease Quality Standards in and this module will cover the Quality Standards statements, implementation and impact.

Authors :

Karen Fleming, Carol Kennedy-Yee, Health Quality Ontario Team

5 Lessons

Module 3 - Acute Pain in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

This module will take the learner through the pathophysiology of pain, pain management strategies, and the unique challenges of managing pain in Sickle Cell Disease.

Authors :

Dr. Robert Klaassen Karen Fleming Dr. Sarah Patterson

3 Lessons

Module 4 - Transfusions, Hydroxyurea Use & Provincial Drug Coverage in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

This module will take the learner through the complexities of transfusions for patients with Sickle Cell Disease and the use of Hydroxyurea as a treatment option.

Authors :

Dr. Jacob Pendergrast Karen Fleming, Drug Reimbursement Specialist - UHN

5 Lessons

Module 5 - Common Complications in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

This module will introduce the learner to five common complications in Sickle Cell Disease and the best practices for managing them.

Authors:

Dr. Uma Athale,Karen Fleming, Dr. Meghna Dua, Dr. Suzan Williams

4 Lessons

Module 6 - Successful Transitions for Adolescents and Young Adults with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

This module will define transitions, highlight the barriers faced by AYAs with SCD during transitions, and discuss strategies to support them.

Authors :

James Bradley, Fairuz Karim, Jaspreet Randhawa, Janine Noorloos, Geil Astorga, Peola Ellis, Karen Fleming

4 Lessons

Module 7 - Moving Towards Anti-Oppressive, Anti-Racist Healthcare in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

This module provides the learner with an opportunity to reflect on how power and privilege influence the healthcare of individuals with Sickle Cell Disease.

Authors :

Dr. Ewurabena Simpson, Karen Fleming, Dr. Madeleine Verhovsek

4 Lessons

Module 8 - Sustainable Advocacy in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

This module brings to light for healthcare professionals the need for advocacy as a sustainable practice to improve the care of individuals with SCD.

Authors :

Stefan Branov, Ms. Lanre Tunji Ajayi, Fitz Ann Howell, Karen Fleming, Dr. Sandra Newton

4 Lessons

Module 9 - Fertility, Contraception, and Pregnancy in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

This module will introduce the learner to the fertility challenges and contraception options for individuals with Sickle Cell Disease.

Authors :

Dr. Nadine Shehata, Dr. ClaireJones, Dr. Ann Malinowski, Dr.Akanksha Kulshreshtha, Dr. Kristine Matusiak, Karen Fleming

3 Lessons

Module 10 - Mental Health and Wellness in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

This module will take the learner through the definition of mental health, the impact of Sickle Cell Disease on mental wellness, and strategies to support mental health.

Authors:

Sarah Rashid, Sinthu Srikanthan, Karen Fleming, Dr. Sandra Newton

3 Lessons

Module 11 - Latest Innovations in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

This module will take the learner through current and upcoming research studies for the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease.

Author(s) :

Dr. Kevin Kuo, Dr. Seethal Jacob, Dr. Sarah Patterson,Karen Fleming

2 Lessons

Module 12 - Prevention of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and The Truth About Sickle Cell Trait

This module will take the learner through the importance of prevention counseling and provide information on the current state of gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease.

Authors :

Simone Griffith, Karen Fleming

4 Lessons

Module 13 - Partnering with Primary Care Providers to Optimize Outcomes for Individuals with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

This module starts with taking the learner through the challenges PCPs face in caring for patients with Sickle Cell Disease and strategies for effective collaboration.

Author :

Karen Fleming

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