This is a 2 part course. You must sign up for and attend part 1 on 25th November 2025 prior to completing part 2.

Course Outline;

This is essential training for practice nurses new to travel health and for nurses and registered health professionals planning to deliver travel health advice in other healthcare settings.

To discuss and consolidate learning in accordance with the minimum competencies as outlined in the competency framework for travel health nurses (RCN, 2018):

Learning Outcomes;

• To understand the necessity of thorough risk assessment covering nine major travel risk headings.
• To raise awareness of NHS/Primary care guidance with regard to delivery of travel health.
• Discuss travel related disease epidemiology.
• Be aware of vaccines used in travel medicine and the schedules and circumstances in which they are offered.
• Discuss case studies.
• Raise awareness of malaria risk and available chemoprophylaxis.
• Be aware of vector borne disease and bite avoidance measures.
• Discuss resources for support and further learning for healthcare professionals in the field of travel medicine.

THIS TRAINING IS FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY FOR CPD WHITHIN CHESHIRE & MERSEYSIDE PRIMARY CARE TEAMS ONLY.

You will be required to give details of your NMC number and Practice/PCN name.

The following Primary Care staff are eligible for CPD funding: All registered Nurses , Midwives , Art Therapists , Drama therapists , Music therapists , Chiropodists/podiatrists , Dietitians, Occupational therapists , Operating Department Practitioners , Orthoptists , Osteopaths , Paramedics , Physiotherapists , Prosthetists and Orthotists, Radiographers , Speech and language therapists.

Will be free to book and attend but the cost of £145.71 will be taken out of your £333 CPD Allowance for this year. Charges for inappropriate roles will apply.

All sign up information supplied will be shared with the training provider for attendance purposes.