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Introduction to Travel Health

7 May - 8 May 2024 2 day course

Event Dates

Important information

You are required to attend all dates in order to complete this training.

Tue, 07 May 2024

Registration: 9:15 am - 9:30 am

Event: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

In-Person

Essex EQUIP Ltd, 1 Freebournes Court, Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BL

Wed, 08 May 2024

Registration: 9:15 am - 9:30 am

Event: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

In-Person

Essex EQUIP Ltd, 1 Freebournes Court, Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BL

Suitable For

  • Clinical Pharmacist
  • Nurses
  • Nursing Associate

About

Event Details

The Course provides a simple introduction for healthcare professionals new to the specialty.  Nursing Associates are now encouraged to train in travel health but will need the support of a prescriber. The aim is to give confidence and knowledge which enables delegates to carry out a detailed risk assessment and care management plan for routine travel abroad.

Aims

During this interactive session we will be looking at:

  • Vaccine Storage, Administration & Scheduling
  • International Health Regulations
  • Vector Borne Diseases including Yellow Fever
  • Risk Assessment
  • Recent changes in travel health practice
  • Travel vaccinations

 

NB: The RCN (2023) published updated guidance on “the current guidelines and standard of care of travellers”.  Access to the RCN web page and their document, “Competencies: Travel health nursing: career and competence development” can be found:    https://www.rcn.org.uk/Professional-Development/publications/rcn-travel-health-nursing-uk-pub-010-573

About the Trainer

Joanna Lowry

Joanna Lowry

Jo began her career in Emergency Medicine, developing a passion for malaria prevention after treating severely ill travelers. In 2002, she earned a Diploma in Tropical Nursing from The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Specializing in Travel Health, she has helped people explore the world, working in London and for The Travel Doctor New Zealand. In 2005, Jo co-founded Winchester Travel Health, managing it until 2016 before stepping back to focus on her family. Her diverse clinical experience spans GP practices, boarding schools, sexual health, and TB nursing, giving her deep insight into these roles' challenges. Passionate about training, Jo enjoys fostering interest in preventive health care and tailoring her teaching to individual learners. A former Associate Trainer for NATHNAC (Public Health England), she has provided national Yellow Fever Immunisation Training and conducted sessions for pharmaceutical companies. Jo particularly loves teaching small groups, inspiring those new to travel health to explore this unique specialty.

Event Contact

Essex EQUIP Ltd EQUIP Vicky Turner 01376318743 [email protected]

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