Leprosy Mailing List – August 28, 2014
Ref.: (LML) Where are training courses provided for training in basic leprosy and leprosy microscopy?
From: John F. Prestigiacomo, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Dear Dr. Schreuder,
To continue with the theme of Leprosy education begun by Dr. Napit’s E-mail I would ask that you also post the following:
The National Hansen’s Disease Programs in the USA has two online courses that health professionals interested in Leprosy care can take. Both are free of charge. USA healthcare workers can obtain Continuing Education Credit for taking one or both of these courses.
The first is: “Awareness of Hansen’s Disease in the United States: Basic Diagnosis, Treatment & Management of Complications”
http://www.hrsa.gov/hansensdisease/onlinecourseawareness.html
The first part of this course covers the occurrence of Hansen’s Disease in the USA. Later sections of the lectures cover diagnosis, basic and advanced treatment based in NHDP recommendations and management of reactions. Several clinical cases are also presented.
The second is: “Comprehensive Management of the Neuropathic Foot”
http://www.hrsa.gov/hansensdisease/onlinecourseleap.html
The well-known seminar entitled, “The Carville Approach to Management of the Neuropathic Foot” has been modified for online instruction. The material presented includes principles and protocols that can be used to prevent amputation of the lower extremity due to neuropathy. There are six modules which provide the background theory as well as practical evaluation and treatment tools.
This course will enable the health care provider to assess and treat the patient with a neuropathic foot. This course is designed to reduce injuries and amputations associated with lower extremity neuropathy.
The National Hansen’s Disease Programs also holds seminars each year:
Seminar #1
Hansen’s Disease in the United States: Diagnosis & Treatment
Location:
Gillis W Long Center
5445 Point Clair Rd
Carville, LA 70721
USA
http://www.hrsa.gov/hansensdisease/trainingunitedstates.html
This seminar is held once each year. This year it will be held November 17 and 18, 2014
Seminar #2
Comprehensive Management of the Neuropathic Foot
Location:
1770 Physicians Park Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
USA
Phone: 1-800-642-2477
Phone: 1-225-756-3761
Fax: (225) 756-3760
E-mail: mtemplet@hrsa.gov
http://www.hrsa.gov/hansensdisease/trainingneuropathicfoot.html
This seminar is held twice each year. This year it will be held September 10, 11 and 12, 2014
John F. Prestigiacomo, MD, MBA
Medical Officer
National Hansen's Disease Programs
1770 Physicians Park Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Ph #: (225) 756-3709
Ph #: (800) 642-2477
Fax #: (225) 756-3706
E-Mail: jprestigiacomo@hrsa.gov
NHDP Web Site: http://www.hrsa.gov/hansensdisease/
LML - S Deepak, B Naafs, S Noto and P Schreuder
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