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Public health: Professional Resources
Public health professional resources
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Care Home Journey
Follow a resident’s care home journey, through from pre-admission to end of life care. Find out more about risk assessments, short stays, discharge, acute admission, and the role of nursing staff when supporting residents, families and nursing colleagues.
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Physical activity
Increase your awareness and understanding of the importance of taking up regular physical activity and how it can prevent as well as treat diseases – in your role as a health care practitioner, but also when looking after your own health and wellbeing.
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Sexual health education directory
This resource highlights training and qualification requirements for registered nurses, midwives, health advisers and nursing associates as well as unregistered health care support staff working in sexual health.
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Occupational health nursing skills and role development
Understand the role of occupational health nurses, who are registered nurses with a range of different skills and experience. Learn more about the role development and guidance on educating occupational health nurses.
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Overseas travel health advice
Use this resource to find out more about travelling to countries where there is a risk of disease, including rabies, Zika virus (ZIKV), measles and yellow fever.
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Indemnity for occupational health nurses
Learn more about the RCN’s indemnity scheme, including the criteria for self employed members and the range of factors which are considered.
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Good record keeping
As an occupational health nurse, you will have the same general duties of confidentiality as other nurses. Read our guidance on good record keeping, consent and appropriate disclosure in occupational health nursing.
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Travel health resources, courses and events
Find the best resources, courses and events to develop your knowledge and skills when offering travel-health advice. Here you can learn more about increasing your knowledge on pre-travel risks and the issues patients could face when travelling.
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Migrant health guidance
Find out where to seek advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients, including country-specific information. This resource offers information on caring for travellers from the non-UK-born population, especially those who are likely to return to their home country to visit friends and relatives (VFRs).
