Education for Health TB short course
The first TB short course took place 31 March 2008 at Education for Health in Warwick. The aim was to help health professionals gain a basic understanding of TB and to see the practicalities of effectively identifying, supporting and managing patient with or at risk of TB. The day consisted of informal lectures, interactive sessions and case studies covering diagnosis, treatment, BCG recommendations, contact tracing and screening and identifying 'at-risk groups'.
There was a good mixture of experience amongst those attending, with nurses working in areas including prisons, occupational health, primary and secondary care and within TB services. The day evaluated very well and there are still a few places available for the next short course on 2 July 2008.
Further details can be accessed via the Education for Health website or by telephone: 01926 493313. For details regarding commissioning this short course in your local area for 10 people or more, please contact Nina Rawstone on telephone: 01926 836836 or email: n.rawstone@educationforhealth.org.uk