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Training for Health Professionals:
Seminars & Observational Training in Baton Rouge
Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) in the U.S.:
Diagnosis & Treatment
April 22-23, 2008
Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
- Conducted twice each year
- Promotes better understanding of current concepts
in the diagnosis and treatment of Hansen's disease
(leprosy).
- Covers epidemiology, host-parasite relationships,
clinical aspects, treatment complications, case
presentations, dermatological aspects, eye problems,
differential diagnosis, histopathology, clinical
demonstrations, ambulatory care and research.
- Emphasizes the dermatological aspects of Hansen's
disease (leprosy).
- Registration deadline: April 4, 2008
Management of Neuropathic
Foot Problems and Optional Casting Lab
April 9-11, 2008
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Promotes an increased level of understanding among
members of the medical, nursing and allied health
professionals regarding current concepts in the
management of insensitive feet.
- Covers areas in the field of sensory feedback
mechanisms, biomechanics of the sole of the foot,
stress patterns, diabetic foot problems, Hansen's
disease, insensitivity, management of tropic ulcers,
the hypersensitive foot, objective methods of pressure
insold materials and shoe design for equal pressure
and shoe fitting.
- Registration deadline: March 15, 2008
- Registration form
Single Day Seminars
Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
- For nurses, physical and occupational therapists,
social workers and other allied health specialists.
- Contact Josie
Major for a schedule of upcoming seminars, a
brochure and registration form
- Opportunity for individuals working or planning
to work as as professional Hansen's disease (leprosy)
personnel to learn current concepts in the management
of Hansen's disease (leprosy).
- Generally, those accepted for observational training
are practicing professionals in medicine or science.
- Provides highly specialized training in one or
more aspects of Hansen's disease (leprosy) such
as clinical aspects, rehabilitation methods, or
clinical laboratory methods.
- No prescribed curriculum provided; observational
training is tailored to provide an appropriate learning
experience for each individual accepted to the program.
- Offered throughout the year.
- Length of observational training varies from several
days to one month, depending on individual needs.
- Recommended that observational training commence
with attendance at one of the two-day medical seminars
listed above.
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