Multidisciplinary Courses in Travel Medicine by Distance Learning (Glasgow)

1) Diploma in Travel Medicine

Available since 1995, the aim of this course is “to provide suitably qualified and motivated health professionals with theoretical and practical knowledge sufficient to accurately and safely advise intending travelers.”

The course takes one full calendar year to complete and includes:

• An introductory residential week
• Completion of 10 distance learning units of core material with written assignments
• A mid session residential week including workshops
• A small original research project carried out over 3 months
• A final written and practical exam
• A personal advisor allocated to all students.

The diploma is awarded through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow). Students may be invited to continue onto Msc in Travel Medicine through the University of Glasgow. Next intake: March 10th 2003.

2) Foundation in Travel Medicine

Available since 1997, the aim of this course is “to provide a foundation of knowledge in travel medicine for health professionals working in the field”. The course takes 6 months to complete and includes completion of 4 distance learning units of core material with written assignments. These assignments include:

• Infections
• Immunizations theory and available vaccines
• Malaria
• Sources of information for travel health advisors; providing a travel medicine service and setting up a travel clinic
• A 2-day residential component including lectures and workshops (held at the end of the course)

All students are allocated a personal advisor. Continuing Education points are being applied for. Next intake: November 2nd 2002.

For further information: Miss Amanda Burridge, Course Administrator, Travel Health Department, Scottish Centre for Infection and Environmental Health, Clifton House, Clifton Place, GLASGOW, G3 7LN. Tel: 0141 300 1132. Fax: 0141 300 1170. E.mail: Tmdiploma@scieh.csa.scot.nhs.uk