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

Delegates will need to have a Mentor in the Practice who is a registered Healthcare Professional with experience in Travel Medicine who will sign off their knowledge and skill competency after the course through assessment in practice.