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Immunisation
Promoting Effective Immunisation Practice is an online immunisation
education resource that has been developed by Health Protection Scotland and
NHS Education Scotland. The resource is intended for all health professionals
involved in immunisation, including public health nurses, GPs and practice nurses
and is based on agreed national standards for immunisation practice.
To access Promoting Effective Immunisation Practice go to http://www.immunisation-elearning.nhs.uk.
Further information:
Clinician's Guide to Recognition and Early Management of Meningococcal Disease in Children
Online version
Launched in May 2007, this interactive e-learning tool enables doctors to learn from real cases of meningitis and septicaemia. It is based on a nationwide study that showed where doctors make errors in diagnosis and management. Integrating text, video clips, clinical photos, sound files, charts, and illustrations, the tool allows the user to evaluate steps in the diagnosis and management of each case presented.
The main aims of the tool are to show doctors in training:
- The clinical differences between septicaemia and meningitis
- How to assess a febrile child for signs of invasive bacterial infection
- How to assess and start managing sick children with meningococcal disease
- An outline of basic management in line with the algorithm Early Management of Meningococcal Disease in Children (5th edition) 2
Booklet
This material is available as a booklet entitled Lessons from research for doctors in training: Recognition and early management of meningococcal disease in children and young people - 2nd edition.
The original booklet (the "parent" of the current e-learning tool) was launched in 2004. When it was evaluated, doctors asked for it to be made available in electronic format. Doctors also asked for more clinical photos, more cases with positive outcomes, and information on lumbar puncture and on public health management were also requested, and the current resources include this.
Infection Control
Collaboration with NES
In 2003, NHS Education for Scotland's (NES) Cleanliness Champions programme was
launched. This project was established by NES on behalf of the Scottish
Executive Health Department, whose aim is to identify at least one individual
in each area where patients are cared for in order to equip them with the
skills and knowledge to support infection control. The Infection Control Team
have been involved in groups that have been formed to develop and oversee this
programme. Further information can be obtain on the NES website.
Collaboration with Academic institutes
ICNA Study Day Information
Presentations from the ICNA (Scottish Group) study days have
been made available through this site.
Scottish Surveillance of Healthcare Associated Infection Programme (SSHAIP)
The SSHAIP team hold training events to support the implementation of the
programme
Travel Health
The Travel Team at Health Protection Scotland offer two courses:
- The Diploma in Travel Medicine
- Foundation Course in Travel Medicine.
The multidisciplinary courses are available to any health care professional working in a relevant field. For nurses, a first degree is not a requirement.
Both courses are by blended e-Learning with (compulsory) residential components. The Diploma takes a full twelve months to complete and the Foundation takes six months to complete. The courses are UK based and taught in English but overseas students are also welcome.
For more detailed information and course curriculum please log-on to the designated courses website at:
A New Benchmark Examination for Travel Medicine Practitioners
Membership of the Faculty of Travel Medicine (MFTM)
The Faculty of Travel Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is pleased to announce the development of a new assessment. Success will provide the main route into Membership of the Faculty.
Who is the examination for?
Doctors, nurses and other health care professionals, principally pharmacists, who have been in whole-time, or cumulative part-time travel medicine practice for one year and who demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.
What is the examination format?
A multiple choice paper lasting 3 hours, including 100 single best answer and 100 extended matching item questions, and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) consisting of 20 stations.
When and where will the examination be held?
The first examination will be held on 25 and 26 January 2010 in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
What is the examination fee?
The fee is £900 in the first year.
How can I find out more?
We welcome all enquiries regarding this new assessment and are interested in receiving expressions of interest in the first instance. Details are available on the www.rcpsg.ac.uk
or email us at this address: mftm@rcpsg.ac.uk
Epiet - European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training
The ECDC plans to recruit for the 14th cohort of fellows in the European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (EPIET), starting in September 2008. The aim of the EPIET training is to enable the fellow to assume service responsibilities in communicable disease epidemiology.The in-service training will focus on outbreak investigations, disease surveillance, applied research, and communications with decision makers, the media, the public and the scientific community. Fellows will attend a three-week intensive introductory course and then be located in a host institute in one of the participating training sites in EU Member States and Norway.
Detailed information about the EPIET programme can be obtained from the EPIET programme website at http://www.epiet.org
Vacancy notice for application can be found on the website for European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control at http://ecdc.europa.eu/en/Job_opportunities/Fellowships/
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