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  1. Lung Function Testing in the Workplace: Intermediate Level

    15 June 2012

    £120, including handout, lunch and refreshments
     
     
    Suitable for all Occupational Health professionals with a particular interest in spirometry and lung function testing, and their implications in the workplace. Examines the role of lung function testing in the workplace.
    The day includes discussion of optimal spirometry in the workplace: interpretation, abnormalities, longitudinal changes, individual variation and role in health surveillance; use in pre-placement screening/fitness to work; risk assessment of people with asthma including the role of other physiological tests.

    CPD: 5 clinical points; RCN Accreditation Unit: 5 study hours.
    NB: This is not a practical Spirometry course; a working knowledge of practical spirometry is assumed.

     

    For more information: https://www5.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/coursebookings/0612_lungfunction.html

  2. 6th Conference of The Union Europe

    4 July - 6 July 2012

    Tuberculosis and lung disease: threats and promises
    London
     
    The conference will focus on approaches to the control of tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases, as well as a wide range of other important issues, including lung disease caused by tobacco, child respiratory disease – and the contribution to the problem by pollution.
     
    Call for abstracts: Abstract submission will be open from 1 November 2011 to 31 January 2012.
     
    Topics to be covered at the conference include:
    Wednesday 4 July
    Postgraduate sessions on:
    • What is new in tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment in Europe
    • Laboratory medicine
    • Infection control
    • Nursing: train the trainer for patient education
    • COPD

    Thursday 5 July

    • Tuberculosis and big cities
    • Tuberculosis in the elderly
    • HIV
    • MDR tuberculosis
    • Nursing
    • Tuberculosis in children
    • Immunology and vaccines
    • Tobacco control
    • Advocacy and the place of the third sector

    Friday 6 July

    • Tuberculosis and migration
    • Respiratory infections
    • New drugs and new
      development
    • COPD
    • Olympics and lung disease
    • Tuberculosis in resource poor settings in Europe
    • Tuberculosis late breaker session

    For more information: www.hpa-events.org.uk/theunion

  3. Health Protection 2012

    11 September - 12 September 2012

    Health Protection 2012 will focus on the latest scientific research and its practical application in:

    • Preventing and reducing infectious diseases
    • Minimising the impact of radiation, chemical and environmental hazards
    • Preparing for potential or emerging threats to health.

    This annual conference provides a unique training and learning opportunity for those working across the breadth of health protection - from public health services and hospitals, industry, environmental health, emergency planning, laboratories and research institutions.

    For more information: http://www.healthprotectionconference.org.uk

  4. Infection Prevention 2012

    1 October - 3 October 2012

    ACC Liverpool

    Preliminary Announcement

    Highlights to include:

    • Professor Andreas Voss – Ayliffe Lecture
    • Dr Ben Goldacre – Bad science
    • Professor Judith Tanner – EM Cotterell Lecture
    • Dr. Russell Olmsted – Mandatory reporting and the Role of the Professional Society
    • Dr. Dilys Morgan – E-coli - Management of an international wide e-coli outbreak
    • Dr Jimmy Walker – Aerobiology assessment of microorganisms in the healthcare setting
    • And many more .........
     
    • Oral Papers and posters
    • Large exhibition
    • Full social programme
    The MUST attend event for all those involved in infection prevention and control.

    More information will become available soon. 
     
    Add this date to your diary now!

    For more information: www.ips.uk.net

  5. FIS/HIS 2012

    19 November - 21 November 2012

    BT Convention Centre, Liverpool

    The 8th International Healthcare Infection Society (HIS) Conference and Federation of Infection Societies (FIS) annual conference

    The HIS conference takes place every two years and is the major international conference focusing on infection control attracting leading world experts in healthcare associated infections as speakers and delegates. As well as attracting accreditation from both the ACCME and the Royal College of Pathologists, it will provide a unique opportunity for everyone involved to learn the latest developments in this rapidly expanding and changing field.

    The meeting is driven by an excellent scientific programme covering topics such as infection prevention and control, epidemiology and surveillance, decontamination, new technologies, infectious diseases, laboratory microbiology and antimicrobial agents to name a few. There will also be an opportunity for delegates to exchange views and ideas about the latest developments in nosocomial and hospital acquired / healthcare associated infections.
    HIS is returning to Liverpool, one of Britain’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities, after the very successful 2010 HIS International Conference. The 2012 event will again be located in the BT Convention Centre, a purpose built, state of the art facility situated in the heart of Liverpool along the historic, world heritage waterfront.

    Early bird registration rate closes after 10th September 2012

    Abstract submission closes 21st September 2012

    email: HISconference@fitwise.co.uk / Phone: 01506 811077

     

    For more information: www.hisconference.org.uk

  6. The 8th International Healthcare Infection Society (HIS) Conference and Federation of Infection Soci

    19 November - 21 November 2012

    BT Convention Centre, Liverpool
     
    The HIS conference takes place every two years and is the major international conference focusing on infection control attracting leading world experts in healthcare associated infections as speakers and delegates. As well as attracting accreditation from both the ACCME and the Royal College of Pathologists, it will provide a unique opportunity for everyone involved to learn the latest developments in this rapidly expanding and changing field.

    The meeting is driven by an excellent scientific programme covering topics such as infection prevention and control, epidemiology and surveillance, decontamination, new technologies, infectious diseases, laboratory microbiology and antimicrobial agents to name a few. There will also be an opportunity for delegates to exchange views and ideas about the latest developments in nosocomial and hospital acquired / healthcare associated infections.

    HIS is returning to Liverpool, one of Britain’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities, after the very successful 2010 HIS International Conference. The 2012 event will again be located in the BT Convention Centre, a purpose built, state of the art facility situated in the heart of Liverpool along the historic, world heritage waterfront.

    Early bird registration rate closes after 10th September 2012
    Abstract submission closes 21st September 2012
     

    For more information: www.hisconference.org.uk

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