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National Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) Program

Training for Health Professionals: Seminars & Observational Training in Baton Rouge

Comprehensive Management of the Neuropathic Foot
February 18-20, 2009
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: January 30, 2009
  • 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
Observational Training
  • 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.

Other Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) Resources
 

Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention and Treatment of the Neuropathic Foot (Online Course)

Comprehensive Management of the Neuropathic Foot Seminar
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Disease Listing: Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)

Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) 1997 Case Definition (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)

Leprosy (National Institutes of Health)

Leprosy Elimination/Leprosy Today Exit Disclaimer (World Health Organization)

International Leprosy Association Exit Disclaimer

International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations Exit Disclaimer

The STAR, Exit Disclaimer a publication educating the public on Hansen's Disease