eCourse Introduction
Men’s health refers to a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. However, a significant threat to a man’s health can be themselves. The difficulty in expressing health concerns or issues to healthcare professionals and staff is very real for men. Being educated in men’s health matters allows for better conversations and leads to better health outcomes for men.
eCourse Aim
This eCourse aims to provide you with a broad knowledge of men’s health. It presents potentially uncomfortable health issues and conditions that arise for men that are often left untreated. It also gives an in-depth look at the more serious health challenges facing men today.
eCourse Content and Assessment
This eCourse requires approximately 12 hours of study. There are eight learning topics:
1. Introduction to Men’s Health
2. Embarrassing Health Issues
3. Obesity & Diabetes
4. Cardiac Health
5. Sexual Health & Steroid Use
6. Prostate Health & Cancer Risks in Men
7. Mental Health
8. Respiratory Health
Accreditation
When you have completed your eCourse, take the online assessment to test and validate your new knowledge!
Once successful, you will receive an ATHE Endorsed Programme digital badge in Men’s Health… Matters from QedON.
QedON’s short courses were granted “Endorsed” status by a second UK Ofqual regulated awarding body ATHE (Awards for Training & Higher Education). Endorsed programmes meet ATHE standards in terms of design, content, and relevance and are delivered and assessed according to approved standards. The feedback received from an ATHE Education Consultant was –
“MAY I CONGRATULATE YOU ONCE AGAIN ON THE QUALITY OF YOUR PROGRAMMES AND WISH YOU EVERY SUCCESS WITH THEM.” – Frances McCabe, Education Consultant, ATHE
Who is it suitable for?
This eCourse is suitable for community healthcare or pharmacy employees or healthcare professionals as CPD hours. It is also ideal for anyone interested in Men’s Health in general.
Meet your tutor
Superintendent Pharmacist, Tutor and Senior Business Executive
Eugene Renehan
Superintendent Pharmacist, Tutor and Senior Business Executive
This eCourse; Men’s Health… Matters was designed and developed by Eugene Renehan MPSI. Eugene is an experienced Superintendent Pharmacist, Tutor and Senior Business Executive. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Pharmacy, is an Accredited Tutor Pharmacist with the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland and is a Licensed Pharmacist.
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