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Health Education & Events

The following is a list of educational materials ordered by publication date and BCCDC Training & Events.  


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Educational Materials

  • Amoxicillin Treatment  
    This STI Medication handout was developed by the BCCDC and translated into Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese.
  • Azithromycin Treatment  
    This STI Medication handout was developed by the BCCDC and translated into Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese
  • Cefixime Treatment  
    This STI Medication handout was developed by the BCCDC and translated into Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese
  • Ciprofloxacin Treatment  
    This STI Medication handout was developed by the BCCDC and translated into Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese
  • Doxycycline Treatment  
    This STI Medication handout was developed by the BCCDC and translated into Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese.
  • Erithromycin Treatment  
    This STI Medication handout was developed by the BCCDC and translated into Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese.
  • Metronidazole Treatment  
    This STI Medication handout was developed by the BCCDC and translated into Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese.
  • Spectinomycin Treatment  
    This STI Medication handout was developed by the BCCDC and translated into Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese.
  • Syphilis Treatment  
    This STI Medication Handout was developed by BCCDC and translated into Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese.
  • Teacher Guide: West Nile Virus Education Package  
    The WNV teacher guide includes five lesson plans and background information on Zoonotic diseases and West Nile virus. This package is intended as a supplement for the British Columbia Grade 11 Science and Technology Health module.
  • Infant Botulism  
    Presentation describing botulism, specifically infant botulism
  • Rifampin English Version  
    This is a brochure regarding the TB medication rifampin, in English.
  • Treatment of Tuberculosis  
    This is a brochure regarding what to expect with the treatment of tuberculosis.
  • Tuberculosis of the Glands  
    This is a brochure regarding what it means to have tuberculosis of the glands.
  • Ethambutol Chinese Version  
    Explanation of ethambutol, rationale and side effects, in the Chinese version.
  • Shellfish Safety for Harvesters  
    Brochure that describes when, where and how to harvest shellfish safety, contact information for DFO to find out about beach closures, safe cooking, transport and storage of shellfish and types of illnesses caused by shellfish: ASP, PSP, hepatitis A, norovirus, and Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
  • Shellfish Safety for Restaurants  
    Brochure for owners and operators of restaurants that describes requirements for purchasing shellfish from approved sources, keeping shellfish tags for one year, and safe storage, temperature control  and cooking of shellfish.
  • Shellfish Advice for Consumers  
    Describes how to purchase, store, transport and cook shellfish from a consumer safety perspective.  Discusses shellfish harvesting and potential risks of consuming shellfish.  Produced in collaboration with BC Shellfish Growers Association, Health Canada, CFIA and Regional Health Authorities.
  • STI Handout - Herpes  
    This STI handout on Herpes was developed by BCCDC.
  • Hepatitis 101  
    A powerpoint presentation designed to  assist with hepatitis educational presentations
  • Hepatitis 202  
    A powerpoint presentation designed to assist with hepatitis education
  • Pandemic Influenza DVD order form  
    Order form for pandemic influenza preparedness DVD "Pandemic Influenza:  Prepare for the Worst, Hope for the Best (A health guide for pandemic preparedness)" ©BCCDC March 31, 2006
  • Hep C: Get the Facts  
    Information pamphlet put out by the Public Health Agency of Canada
  • Hepatology Nursing Standards  
    The Canadian Association of Hepatology Nurses (CAHN) standards provide a basis for the evaluation of professional, ethical nursing practice in hepatology.
  • Hep C Youth Education Project  Manual  
    A resource for youth service providers to assist them to produce educational presentations on viral hepatitis, particularly Hepatitis C.

Training & Events

  • Hepatology Nurse Leaders Workshop   
    This workshop is an opportunity for nurses working in the field of viral hepatitis to network and discuss practice issues.
  • HIV Pre & Post Testing Workshop   
    The HIV Pre and Post Testing Workshop is designed for community health nurses involved in HIV pre and post testing.  This is a two day workshop that uses lecture and skills building exercises to lead you through the HIV testing process and providing results.
  • PCRS Workshop   
    The Partner Counselling and Referral Services (PCRS) workshop provides information and practice in the development of effective, non-coercive techniques to encourage clients to voluntarily identify sexual and injection drug-use partners.  The HIV Pre & Post Test Counselling Workshop is a prerequisite for this course.

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Last Updated: October 9, 2009