Training
Catalogue 2012
Africa
All Africa Leprosy, Tuberculosis and Rehabilitation Training Centre (ALERT) Ethiopia
National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Training Centre, Nigeria
FRF courses, CNAM, Mali
Asia
The Leprosy Mission Hospital, India
The Schieffelin Leprosy Research and Training Centre (SLRTC), Karigiri
BIKASH Training Centre Nepal
Europe
AIFO Courses, Loreto, Italy
Enablement, The Netherlands
Royal Tropical Institute, KIT, The Netherlands
Fontilles, Spain
International Union against TB and Lung Disease, France
The Americas
Misc.
WHO Training Courses (Various countries)
Dr Eshetu Kebede
Director of Training
All Africa Leprosy, Tuberculosis and Rehabilitation Training Centre (ALERT)
Training Division
P.O. Box 165
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Tel: +251 11 321 1341 or +251 11 321 1351
Fax: +251 11 321 1351 or +251 11 321 1523
Email: leprosytb@ethionet.et
Website: www.telecom.net.et/~tdalert
| Dates | Course Title | Target Groups |
|---|
Facilities
Accommodation is available at the ALERT hostel in single study rooms. As well as, self-study facilities, such as CD-ROMs, video, slide programmes and library. Training takes place in the 240-bed teaching hospital and the ALERT field programme.
Fees
Fees vary according to the course taken. Students stay at the ALERT hostel. Each student has a single study room. The bathroom is shared between 2 students.
Tuition fees normally include teaching materials, stationery and local transportation.
For further information please contact ALERT.
Language
English
Further Information
To attend these courses from outside the country, you need a visa for Ethiopia. For trainees unable to obtain an entry visa in their home country, a visa can be arranged by ALERT if the required information is sent to them in time. For further information about visas and any other aspect of the ALERT training courses, please contact the training department at the address on the previous page.
ALERT does not provide health insurance. Please make sure you are suitably insured before coming to Ethiopia. You will need a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. Protection against Malaria is recommended, although there is no malaria in Addis Ababa, you may be exposed during field visits.
ALERT is situated at 2,400 meters above sea level so the climate can be cold. Its recommended that you bring warm clothes and a water proof jacket.
FRF Courses, Mali, Africa
CNAM
Bamako
Mali
Africa
Tel: + 223 2022 5131
Fax: + 223 2022 2865
| Dates | Course Title | Target Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Francophone African Countries | Trainers at national level for Francophone African Countries. |
Facilities
Accommodation is available at the ALERT hostel in single study rooms. As well as, self-study facilities, such as CD-ROMs, video, slide programmes and library. Training takes place in the 240-bed teaching hospital and the ALERT field programme.
Further Information
ILEP Training Course CNAM 2012
Lettre aux Coordinateurs
Programme cours formation 2012
National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Training Centre, Nigeria
Dr J O Obasanya,
Principal National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Training
Saye Village
Old Zaria-Kaduna Road
P.M.B. 1089
Zaria
Nigeria
Tel: +234 69 370074
Fax: +234 69 333205
Email: gadadomansu@yahoo.com.au
Website: www.ntbltc.org
Dates | Course Title | Target Groups |
|---|---|---|
Please contact the centre for further details. |
Facilities
Students stay at the hostel of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Training Centre. Rooms are shared with one other student.
Fees
Training fees are fixed for each course and cover tuition, full board, laundry, lodging, recreation facilities, pocket money and transport. Sponsorship and a pass in the selection internew are conditions of admission.
Language
English
The Leprosy Mission Community Hospital, India
Dr Premal Das, Superintendent
Dr Loretta Das, Training in-Charge
Training Unit
The Leprosy Mission Community Hospital
P.O. Naini
Dist. Allahabad 211 008
Uttar Pradesh
India
Tel: +91 (0) 532 2697267
Fax: +91 (0) 532 2697262
Email: tunaini@tlmindia.org (Training Unit)
Email: tlmnaini@tlmindia.org (Hospital)
Website: www.tlmnaini.org
| Dates | Course Title | Target Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Jan - Nov (2012) | Certificate Course in Leprosy related Physiotherapy for Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy students
(1 month courses x 11) |
|
| Feb 13 - 17
(2012) |
Certificate Course in Leprosy for Doctors | Doctors working in NGO's and Government (MBBS/BAMS/BUMS) |
| Feb 13 - 24
(2012) |
Certificate Course in Leprosy for Doctors (5 days & 1 week in-service training) | Doctors requiring 1 week additional in-service training |
| Nov 19 - 23
(2012) |
Certificate Course in Leprosy for Doctors | Doctors working in NGO's and Government (MBBS/BAMS/BUMS) |
| Nov 19 - 30
(2012) |
Certificate Course in Leprosy for Doctors (5 days + 1 week in-service training) | Doctors requiring 1 week additional in-service training |
| Ongoing | In-service training (Leprosy related)
Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy Nursing Doctors Laboratory (Skin smean for AFB) Internship training - physiotherapy Occupational Therapy and Laboratory |
College students, Government, NGO's, Others |
| Ad hoc courses are available on request. | Ad hoc courses are available on request. |
Facilities
Air-conditioned classrooms and two air conditioned halls, with audio visual aids, multi-media projector, photocopier, computers and library. There is a 150-bedded hospital with an annual number of 74,000 out patients (18,000 - 20,000 patients with leprosy).
In-service training
Laboratory with over 35,000 tests and 5,000 skin smears.
Physiotherapy with over 14,000 assessments.
Ophthalmology - 350 surgeries, Reconstructive surgery - 340.
Foot Care (700 ulcer surgeries).
Surgery, MCR & specialised footwear/prosthesis, with a production of over 2,300 each year.
Clinical Leprosy - 3,000 new patients each year.
In-service training is available as shown on the above calendar and on request in advance. This is open to anyone, and will be given on a first come first served basis.
Accommodation
6 twin-bedded rooms with toilets in the Guest House
30 bedded hostel for males
7 bedded hostel for females
Fees (2012)
Doctors, Senior staff and Trainees (rooms):
Air conditioned room (double occupancy) @ 600 rupees per person, per day
Air conditioned room (single occupancy) @ 900 rupees per person, per day
Non Air-conditioned room @ 400 rupees per person, per day
Food for Indian Nationals @ 400 rupees per person, per day
Food for International Guests @ 500 rupees per person, per day
Other trainees (hostel):
Accommodation (Dormitory) @ 100 rupees per person, per day
Food @ 200 rupees per person per day
Training and Establishment fees for all will be @ 100 rupees per day
Language
English (with Hindi explanation)
Travel Information
Varanasi is 3 hours away by taxi
Allahabad is 10 km from Naini
Railway station – There is an overnight train from New Delhi to Allahabad
Climate
Summer: (April - June) Maximum temperature is 48˚C
Monsoon: (July - October) Hot & Humid
Pleasant: (November & March)
Winter: (December - February) Minimum temperature is 1 ˚C
The Schieffelin Leprosy Research and Training Centre (SLRTC), Karigiri
Dr Samuel Soloman, Head, of Training Department
Schieffelin Leprosy Research and Training Centre (SLRTC) Hospital
Karigiri 632 106
Tamil Nadu
India
Tel: +91 416 227 4215
Fax: +91 416 274 4274
Email: training@karigiri.org
Website: www.karigiri.org
Dates | Course Title | Target Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Please contact the centre for further details. |
Other in-service training available by arrangement
· Medicine
· Surgery
· Pathology
· Laboratory technology
· Ophthalmology
· Epidemiology and control
· Rehabilitation
· Psychological aspects of leprosy
· Social aspects of leprosy
· Biostatistics
· Physiotherapy
· Occupational therapy
BIKASH Training Centre, Nepal
Gopal Gurung
Programme Manager
BIKASH Nepal
Green Pastures Complex
P.O. Box 28
Pokhara
Nepal
Tel: +977 61 430562
Fax: +977 61 430940
Email: ggurung@bikashnepal.org.np
Web: www.bikashnepal.org.np
| Dates | Course Title | Target Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20 - 02 Mar | Rehabilitation and Prevention of Disability (RPOD) | Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Medical Doctors, Senior leprosy workers, General health workers currently involved in the prevention and management disability. |
| Mar 05 - Mar 16 | Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) | Managers, supervisors,co-ordinators of Government and (International) Non-Government Organisations, including DPO's in the field of community based rehabilitation and/or POD programmes. Managers of mainstream organisations, Senior Leprosy control staff with managerial responsibilities for POD/CBR activities. |
| Mar 25 - Mar 30 | Communication, Advocacy and Training Skills (CATS) | Health workers, Supervisors, IEC workers/Supervisor and Training officer/Supervisor and any staff with training and communication responsibility. |
| Apr 15 - Apr 20 | Leprosy Training for Medical Doctors/Senior Leprosy Staff | Medical doctors working in the peripheral health units/clinics, Senior leprosy staff and nurses. |
Information Sheets
Rehabilitation and Prevention of Disability (RPOD)
Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)
Communication, Advocacy and Training Skills (CATS)
Leprosy Training for Medical Doctors
Facilities
Accommodation and full board is available in the training centre guesthouse, which has single and double study rooms. There is a wide opportunity to practice manual skills in a 70-bed hospital setting.
The training centre is well equipped with modern teaching and learning materials and a library.
Fees
Course fee includes tuition, full board, accommodation and teaching learning materials. For further details please contact the centre.
Language
English
AIFO Courses, Loreto, Italy
AIFO Course Secretariat
Via Borselli 4-6
40135 Bologna
Italy
Tel: +390 51 433402
Fax: +390 51 434046
| Dates | Course Title | Target Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Please contact AIFO for information regarding training courses. |
Language
Italian
Further Information
For further information on upcoming courses please contact AIFO at the above address.
Enablement, The Netherlands
Mr Huib Cornielje
Enablement
A van Leeuwenhoekweg 38
Unit A16
2408 AN Alphen aan den Rijn
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 172 499940
Fax +31 172 244976
Mobile: + 31 628 485083
Email: h.cornielje@enablement.nl
Website: www.enablement.nl
Website: www.cbrtraining.com
Skype: enablement
| Dates | Course Title | Target Groups |
|---|---|---|
| 08 - 18 May
(2012) |
Training of Trainers in CBR | Experienced CBR staff with a strong interest in CBR training. |
| 04 - 15 June (2012) | CBR Leadership and Management Course | Experienced CBR staff, Directors and Policymakers both government and non governmental organisatiaons. |
| 01 - 12 Oct (2012) | CBR Introduction Course | Professionals and field staff with an interest in CBR. |
Fees
Trainers of Trainers in CBR - 1750 Euros (excluding board and lodging)
CBR Leadership and Management course - 2250 Euros (excluding board and lodging)
CBR Introduction course - 1750 Euros (excluding board and lodging)
Language
Good comprehension of the English language; bachelor degree or equivalent (in terms of experience and thinking capacity).
Further Information
For further details, please contact Huib Cornielje at the above address.
Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)
Ms Kim Vandenberghe
Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)
Mauritskade 63 (1092 AD)
P O Box 95001
1090 HA Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 568 8256
Fax: +31 20 568 8677
Email: k.vandenberghe@kit.nl
Website: http://www.kit.nl
KIT run general health courses and modular studies on health.
| Dates | Course Title | Target Groups |
|---|---|---|
| 10 April -
04 May (2012) |
Control strategies for Infectious and Non-Communicable Diseases | Disease control officers |
| 19 Sept
(2011) - 07 Sept (2012) |
International Course in Health Development | This course is aimed at professionals working, or preparing to work, in a managerial capacity in health services at national, regional or decentralized district level. |
| 12 Mar -
15 June (2012) |
Master in International Health | Medical Doctors, nurses, midwives and other health professionals. |
| 12 Mar -
15 June (2012) |
Tropical Medicine and Hygiene | This course is aimed at physicians, health professionals, such as nurses or midwifes who are planning to work in low and middle income countries. |
| 10 Sept -
14 Dec (2012) |
Master in International Health | Medical Doctors, nurses, midwives and other health professionals. |
| 10 Sept -
14 Dec (2012) |
Tropical Medicine and Hygiene | This course is aimed at physicians, health professionals, such as nurses or midwifes who are planning to work in low and middle income countries. |
| 17 Sept
(2012) 06 Sept (2013) |
International Course in Health Development | This course is aimed at professionals working, or preparing to work, in a managerial capacity in health services at national, regional or decentralized district level. |
Facilities
Please contact KIT for further information.
Language
English
Fontilles, Spain
Dr Montserrat Pérez
Dr José Ramón Gómez
Fontilles Lucha Contra la Lepra
Plaza Tetuan 6
46003 Valencia
Spain
Tel: +34 96 351 15 83
Fax: +34 96 351 11 87
Email: fontilles@fontilles.org
| Dates | Course Title | Target Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Please contact the centre for further details. |
Language
Spanish
Further Information
For further details, please contact Dr Montserrat Pérez at the above address.
International Union against TB and Lung Disease, France
Ms Cécile Sevel
Courses Co-ordinator
International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
68 Boulevard Saint-Michel
75006 Paris
France
Tel: +33 1 44 32 03 60
Fax: +33 1 43 29 90 87
Email: technical-courses@theunion.org
Website: www.theunion.org
Providers of international courses on tuberculosis, in a variety of languages.
| Dates | Course Title | Target Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Please contact centre for further details of their international courses on tuberculosis. |
Facilities
Please contact the above address for more information.
Languages
Courses are in various languages.
WHO Training Courses
WHO Global Leprosy Programme
WHO Regional Office for South East Asia
WHO House
Indraprastha Estate
Mahatma Gandhi Road
NEW DELHI-110002
INDIA
Tel no: +91 (11) 23309490
Fax no: +91 (11) 233705665
| Country | Dates | Course Title | Target Groups |
|---|---|---|---|
| There are currently no training courses planned. Further information will be provided once we receive any information about forthcoming training courses.
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