Name: BCG/Mantoux and TB - In person
Price: 230 GBP
Availability: InStock

London

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This short course will help you to identify BCG Scars.&nbsp;</p><div fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">The aims are:</strong></div><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;">introduce the importance of correct identification measures when identifying BCG Scars.</div></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;">to take a detailed history of BCG vaccination</div></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;">to identify BCG Scars</div></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;">to understand the reasons for correct identification</div></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;">to differentiate between BCG scar and Smallpox scar</div></li></ul><div fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">PLEASE &nbsp;NOTE</strong> It is a practical workshop and will involve identifying scars from other delegates. You should dress appropriately. Please let the tutor know if you do not wish to take part in the practical element. Your wishes will be respected.&nbsp;</div><div fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;">any queries contact <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:training@anniebarr.com" style="-webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer;">training@anniebarr.com</a>&nbsp;or annie direct on 07500048222</div><div fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Please note: this course is for health care professionals and nurses only.</strong></p></div><div fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</p>

This short course will help you to identify BCG Scars. 
The aims are:
introduce the importance of correct identification measures when identifying BCG Scars.
to take a detailed history of BCG vaccination
to identify BCG Scars
to understand the reasons for correct identification
to differentiate between BCG scar and Smallpox scar
PLEASE NOTE It is a practical workshop and will involve identifying scars from other delegates. You should dress appropriately. Please let the tutor know if you do not wish to take part in the practical element. Your wishes will be respected. any queries contact training@anniebarr.com or annie direct on 07500048222
Please note: this course is for health care professionals and nurses only.
 

AB Health Group

Health & Wellbeing

General Health

Medical Training

Professional Development

Public Health

BCG Scar Training

General Admission

<h2 id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);">About this event</h2><div style="color: rgb(57, 54, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(57, 54, 79);"><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">COURSE INTRODUCTION</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">This course covers Tuberculosis, latent and active, diagnosis, screening and testing, groups offered vaccine, symptoms and treatment; within the current regulatory and legal framework. We discuss Mantoux, BCG techniques, IGRA testing, Scar identification and current issues. The course is hands-on and practical and each participant receives a certificate after successfully completing the course.</p><h3 style="color: rgb(30, 10, 60); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(30, 10, 60);">AIMS AND OBJECTIVES</h3><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Be able to provide accurate and up to date information about BCG and TB vaccines</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Update staff on current issues</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Provide a safe, effective and high standard of care</p><h3 style="color: rgb(30, 10, 60); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(30, 10, 60);">COURSE CONTENTS</h3><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; The aims of TB immunisation: national policy and schedules</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; History of TB</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; How common is TB</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Epidemiology and current statistics</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Screening and testing</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Latent TB infection</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Active TB disease</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Signs and symptoms of TB</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Diagnosis</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; IGRA Testing</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Treatment</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Management</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; TB Vaccination</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Practical workshop</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Technique-intradermal</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; BCG Technique</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Mantoux / Technique</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Scar identification</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; The legal aspects of vaccination</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Prescribing vaccines</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Storage and handling of vaccines - cold chain</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Correct administration of vaccines</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Record-keeping and reporting</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Competence Assessment</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Ref: National Minimum Standards for Immunisation Training, PHE and RCN, Immunisation for Infectious Diseases</p><h3 style="color: rgb(30, 10, 60); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(30, 10, 60);">WHO SHOULD ATTEND?</h3><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Nurses - Primary Care, Secondary Care</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Occupational Health Staff</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Doctors - Occupational Health</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Military Staff</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Midwives</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; Neonatal Nurses</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&bull; School Nurses</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">AB Health Group awards CPD points / certificate of attendance for each course. &nbsp;If you would prefer an accredited certificate by our accrediting body Aim Qualifications we can organise this. &nbsp;The charge for the certificate including postage is &pound;30.00.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Annie Barr AB Health Group</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Organiser Description</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Annie Barr is a leading provider of high quality, accredited healthcare training. With a selection of engaging healthcare training that has been developed by experts to equip you and your workforce with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to provide compassionate and high quality care.</p></div>

About this event
COURSE INTRODUCTION
This course covers Tuberculosis, latent and active, diagnosis, screening and testing, groups offered vaccine, symptoms and treatment; within the current regulatory and legal framework. We discuss Mantoux, BCG techniques, IGRA testing, Scar identification and current issues. The course is hands-on and practical and each participant receives a certificate after successfully completing the course.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
• Be able to provide accurate and up to date information about BCG and TB vaccines
• Update staff on current issues
• Provide a safe, effective and high standard of care
COURSE CONTENTS
• The aims of TB immunisation: national policy and schedules
• History of TB
• How common is TB
• Epidemiology and current statistics
• Screening and testing
• Latent TB infection
• Active TB disease
• Signs and symptoms of TB
• Diagnosis
• IGRA Testing
• Treatment
• Management
• TB Vaccination
• Practical workshop
• Technique-intradermal
• BCG Technique
• Mantoux / Technique
• Scar identification
• The legal aspects of vaccination
• Prescribing vaccines
• Storage and handling of vaccines - cold chain
• Correct administration of vaccines
• Record-keeping and reporting
• Competence Assessment


Ref: National Minimum Standards for Immunisation Training, PHE and RCN, Immunisation for Infectious Diseases
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• Nurses - Primary Care, Secondary Care
• Occupational Health Staff
• Doctors - Occupational Health
• Military Staff
• Midwives
• Neonatal Nurses
• School Nurses
AB Health Group awards CPD points / certificate of attendance for each course. If you would prefer an accredited certificate by our accrediting body Aim Qualifications we can organise this. The charge for the certificate including postage is £30.00.


Annie Barr AB Health Group
Organiser Description
Annie Barr is a leading provider of high quality, accredited healthcare training. With a selection of engaging healthcare training that has been developed by experts to equip you and your workforce with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to provide compassionate and high quality care.

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