(LML) Where are training courses provided for training in basic leprosy and leprosy microscopy?

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

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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/

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