Long COVID e-Learning session available for healthcare professionals

CLCH are delighted to announce a new e-Learning session which has been developed by the CLCH Academy in partnership with Health Education England e-Learning for Healthcare (HEE elfh), NHS England (London) and Health Education England.

This introductory e-Learning session focuses on Long COVID and post-COVID-19 syndrome and is aimed at all healthcare professionals, registered and unregistered.

Special thanks to Dr. Ian Bernstein, Trust Director of Medical Education, as lead author and Amy Mulkerrins, Trust AHP Lead and Joanne Conway, Trust Practice Development AHP for their incredible support. Also, to Dr. Melissa Heightman, Consultant Respiratory Physician and Clinical Lead for Post COVID services and for Integration in Medical Specialities, and Heidi Ridsdale, Specialised Respiratory Physiotherapist, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, who peer reviewed the programme.

About the session

Long COVID and post-COVID-19 syndrome is an emerging condition and one that we are continuing to learn more about.

The 30 minute e-Learning session has been developed to provide healthcare professionals with an introductory overview explaining what Long COVID and Post COVID syndrome is, the common signs and symptoms, and provides a basic guide on suggested investigations, assessment and initial management. The module also looks at the impact of long COVID on health inequalities.

Accessing the session

To read more about the session, please visit the e-Learning for Healthcare Long COVID programme page.