Travel Medicine Courses and Conferences

BTHA Annual Scientific Meeting

2009 Conference
2010 Conference 
2011 Conference. The 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting was held in London, on 1st October at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. A report on this conference will appear in the near future

Other meetings and conferences

Migrant health: Challenges & Obligations
25-27 Jan 2012, Cumberland Lodge, Windsor, Berks SL4 2HP
Website: www.cumberlandlodge.ac.uk

Medsin Global Health Conference
4-5 Feb 2012, Roland Levinsky Building, Plymouth University Campus.
For further information contact peninsulamedsin@gmail.com

Prevent promote & protect: Public health is every nurse's business (RCN and the Public Health Agenda)
17 Feb 2012, Novotel London West, Hammersmith, London W6 8DR
Website: www.rcn.org.uk

Mountain Medicine Nepal with Dr Luanne Freer, the "Everest ER" doctor
14 April to 1 May 2012, starting in Kathmandu and including a trek to Everest Base Camp with educational sessions en route. 22.5 CME points.
For further information go to http://www.expeditionmedicine.co.uk/index.php/products/event/p-0015.html 

World Extreme Medicine Conference & Expo
15-18 April 2012, Royal Society of Medicine, London.For further details and booking contact Catherine Harding, admin@expeditionmedicine.co.uk, Tel 01476 879013

9th Asia Pacific Travel Health Conference & 5th Regional Conference of the ISTM
2-5 May 2012, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore
Website: www.apthc2012.org

4th Northern European Conference on Travel Medicine
24 June-6 July 2012, Burlington Hotel Conference Centre, Dublin, Rep of Ireland
Website: www.nectm.com

Christian Medical Fellowship Developing Health course
A course to prepare health care professionals for work in resource-poor settings
6-8 June 2012, Oak Hill Theological College, North London.
Website: www.cmf.org.uk/students/events/developing-health-course-2012

13th Conference of the International Society of Travel Medicine
19-23 May 2013, Maastricht Exposition & Conference Centre, Netherlands
Website: www.istm.org

Travel health educational courses

Diploma in Travel Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSG)
 
This multidisciplinary course is available to any health professional working in a relevant field. For nurses, a first level degree is not a prerequisite, but evidence of ability to study at post graduate level will be required. Proof of professional qualifications and references will be sought. Applicants must be competent with the following computer skills: email; internet searching; saving and managing word documents; word processing.
Course Structure
 
This is a blended e-Learning course. It takes a full calendar year to complete and usually commences in March each year. It comprises three modules and includes:
  • Attendance at a (compulsory) residential introductory week (usually March) in Glasgow.
  • Completion of Module 1 comprising 10 e-Learning units of core material with assignments.
  • Attendance at a (compulsory) residential mid-term week (usually September) in Glasgow.
  • Completion of a practical exam in Glasgow during the mid-term week.
  • Completion of Module 2 comprising 10 e-Learning units of self study with practical exercises (assessed in final written exam).
  • Completion of Module 3 comprising a project carried out over three months
  • Completion of the *final exam comprising two written papers.
    (* Overseas students may arrange to take the written exam in their country of residence at the discretion and with prior agreement of the RCPSG Examinations office).
Support
 
 
All students are allocated a personal advisor. The personal advisor provides guidance and advice on practical aspects of completion of course work, and offers support if students if difficulties arise. In addition, library services, access to the course website and TRAVAX (the NHS online travel health website) are provided. Students also have access to online staff/student communication.
Award of the Diploma
 
Students must pass all three modules for the Diploma to be awarded. Award of the Diploma is through the RCPS (Glas.) and at the discretion of the Exam Board. Students who successfully complete the Diploma are invited to the RCPS Admissions Ceremony held in the Bute Hall, University of Glasgow. Successful students are also eligible to direct entry to the Faculty of Travel Medicine, RCPSG, as Associate Members.
Hardware Specifications
 
Students wishing to undertake this course must have the following:
  • Internet connection, preferably broadband, but 56k dial up modem is possible.
  • Internet Explorer Version 6 or higher.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 7.
Cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The fee for term 2010-2011 is £2800 (UK and overseas). Expenses incurred during the residential components are additional.

Lesley Haldane, Courses Administrator
Address: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, 232-242 St Vincent St, Glasgow. G2 5RJ
Tel: 0141 227 3227
Fax: 0141 227 1804
Email: lesley.haldane@rcpsg.ac.uk
Website: www.travelcourses.hps.scot.nhs.uk
For more information on course content or suitability to undertake a course please contact the course Honorary Clinical Registrar:
Ann McDonald, Courses Manager
Address: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, 232-242 St Vincent St, Glasgow. G2 5RJ
Tel: 0141 227 3222
Fax: 0141 227 1804
Email: ann.mcdonald@rcpsg.ac.uk
Website: www.travelcourses.hps.scot.nhs.uk
Foundation in Travel Medicine,Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSG)
The multidisciplinary course is available to any health professional working in a relevant field. For nurses, a first level degree is not a prerequisite, but evidence of ability to study at post graduate level will be required. Proof of professional qualifications and references will be sought. Applicants must be competent with the following computer skills: email; internet searching; saving and managing word documents; word processing.
Course Structure
This is a blended e-Learning course. It takes six months to complete and has two intakes each year, (usually May and Nov). It comprises:
  • Attendance at a (compulsory) two day introductory residential component in Glasgow at the start.
  • Completion of 4 e-Learning units of core material with assignments including:
    • Pre- travel risk assessment; Infections and epidemiology of infections 1.
    • Infections and epidemiology of infections 2.
    • Immunisation theory, practice and available vaccines.
    • Malaria.
Support
All students are allocated a personal advisor. The personal advisor provides guidance and advice on practical aspects of completion of course work, and offers support if students if difficulties arise. In addition, library services, access to the course website and TRAVAX (the NHS online travel health website) are provided. Students also have access to online staff/student communication.
Foundation Certificate
Students must pass all four units for the completion certificate to be awarded. Work is assessed by Health Protection Scotland (HPS) and the certificate is awarded by HPS.
Hardware Specifications
Students wishing to undertake this course must have the following:
  • Internet connection, preferably broadband, but 56k dial up modem is possible.
  • Internet Explorer Version 6 or higher.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 7.
Cost
The fee for term 2010 is £900 (UK and overseas). Expenses incurred during the residential components are additional.
For administrative information and applications please contact the course administrator:
Lesley Haldane, Courses Administrator
Address: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, 232-242 St Vincent St, Glasgow. G2 5RJ
Tel: 0141 227 3227
Fax: 0141 227 1804
Email: lesley.haldane@rcpsg.ac.uk
Website: www.travelcourses.hps.scot.nhs.uk
For more information on course content or suitability to undertake a course please contact the course Honorary Clinical Registrar:
Ann McDonald, Courses Manager
Address: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, 232-242 St Vincent St, Glasgow. G2 5RJ
Tel: 0141 227 3222
Fax: 0141 227 1804
Email: ann.mcdonald@rcpsg.ac.uk
Website: www.travelcourses.hps.scot.nhs.uk

Introductory Courses (TREC)
'TREC' (Travel Health Related Education and Care) courses are designed for registered health care professionals who are either new to the field of Travel Health Care or wishing to update and expand their current knowledge.
2 Day Travel Health and Vaccination Courses - Established in Jan. 2000, these popular travel health courses are organised throughout the year in various UK venues. Places are limited to a maximum of 25 per course to allow for informal discussion and sharing of ideas and issues. Please check our website for further information, current dates, and online booking forms. The courses are approved and supported by Health Protection Scotland (HPS) and accredited by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
General Immunisation Study Day - A recent addition to the TREC programme, this RCN accredited study day has been developed in response to requests from health care professionals who require a general immunisation update (not travel vaccines). The day will include the topics recommended in the National Minimum Standards for Immunisation Training Guidance (adult vaccines only) and provide the opportunity to update annual CPR certification requirement. Open to any registered health care professional but will be of particular relevance to occupational health staff.
For more information about the above courses -
Contact
Sheila Hall -  admin@TRECTravelhealth.co.uk
Tel: 01360 770 829
Website: www.TRECtravelhealth.co.uk

MSc Global Health, Brighton and Sussex Medical School
The MSc in Global Health is a full time, one year modular taught course, comprising 5 taught modules and a dissertation. The course adopts dynamic and interactive teaching methods, using case studies alongside current evidence and insights to faciltate students' understanding of global health issues.
Further details
Contact
Sarah Lou Bailey (Course Leader)
Email: globalhealth@bsms.ac.uk

Annual Residential Course (London)
A one week practical course in travel medicine organised by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine with practical aspect undertaken at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases. This course is designed primarily for general practitioners and practice nurses who provide a pre-travel health service. It aims to provide them with an opportunity to develop and update their knowledge and skills in travel medicine.
Contact
Ms Shabeo Chopra
Address: The Registry, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, 50 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3DP
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7299 4648
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7323 0638
Email: shortcourses@lshtm.ac.uk
Website: http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/
Leeds Metropolitan University - Faculty of Health/Travel Health (Leeds)
This short course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to undertake training in travel health. The module combines online distance learning, a study day and competency development in practice. The module can be taken as stand alone or used as part of our other clinical skills modules to create your skills passport and/or as part or our CPD scheme towards a complete award at certificate, diploma or degree level.
Further details
Contact
Course Administrator
Tel: 0113 8121927
E-mail: cpdenquiries@leedsmet.ac.uk
Course Leader (Ann Sunderland)
E-mail: A.Sunderland@leedsmet.ac.uk
Membership of the faculty of Travel Medicine (MFTM)
The Faculty of Travel Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow is pleased to announce the development of a new assessment. Success will provide the main route into Membership of the Faculty.
The examination is for doctors, nurses and other healthcare 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.
The format of the examination is a multiple choice paper lasting 3 hours, including 100 single best answers and 100 extended matching item questions, and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) consisting of 15 stations.
Upcoming dates for examination:
  • Part 1 - Written 8 November 2011.
  • Part 2 - OSCE      May 2012.
Further information
Expedition medicine courses
Expedition medicine UK courses
The aim is to provide aspiring and experience expedition doctors, nurses, paramedics and advanced medics with the skills and practical knowledge to become valuable members on an expedition medical team. 23.75 CME points
Keswick, Cumbria: Courses run in March and September each year
Plas y Brenin, Wales: Courses run in May each year
For further details contact admin@expeditionmedicine.co.uk

Desert medicine course
Days are spent in the field learning essential medical and survival skills and there are also evening lectures. The course is based in Damaraland situated between the Namib Desert, the Kalahari, Ovamboland and the Skeleton Coast. 10-20 CPD points
For further details contact admin@expeditionmedicine.co.uk

Diving and marine medicine
A 6 day course with practical sessions including day and night dives. The course is based on Kuramathi Island, Maldives. 20.25 CME
For further details contact admin@expeditionmedicine.co.uk

Jungle medicine
The course aims to introduce participants to the practical skills required in a jungle environment, ranging from the treatment of snake bites to the identification of tropical diseases and the management of heat-related illness, in addition to survival skills. The course is based on the Pacuare River, Costa Rica. 20.5 CME
For further details contact admin@expeditionmedicine.co.uk

Polar medicine
The course aims to give participants practical experience of managing the problems associated with extreme cold in addition to rescue and survival skills. The course is based in northern Norway during the Arctic winter. 20.5 CME
For further details contact admin@expeditionmedicine.co.uk