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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

  • Pulmonary Tuberculosis   September 24, 2009 [PDF, 1 MB]
    This is a brochure regarding pulmonary tuberculosis.
  • Rifampin English Version   September 23, 2009 [PDF, 394 KB]
    This is a brochure regarding the TB medication rifampin, in English.
  • Ethambutol Chinese Version   September 4, 2009 [PDF, 456 KB]
    Explanation of ethambutol, rationale and side effects, in the Chinese version.
  • Shellfish Safety for Harvesters   June 26, 2009 [PDF, 125 KB]
    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   June 26, 2009 [PDF, 112 KB]
    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   June 25, 2009 [PDF, 272 KB]
    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.
  • Information on West Nile Virus   June 17, 2009 [PDF, 688 KB]
    A brochure summarizing what West Nile virus is, who is at risk, and how to protect yourself.
  • STI Handout - Herpes   June 11, 2009 [PDF, 136 KB]
    This STI handout on Herpes was developed by BCCDC.
  • Hepatitis 101   June 1, 2009 [PPT, 826 KB]
    A powerpoint presentation designed to  assist with hepatitis educational presentations
  • Hepatitis 202   June 1, 2009 [PPT, 2 MB]
    A powerpoint presentation designed to assist with hepatitis education
  • Aboriginal HIV Pamphlet Series   May 28, 2009 [PDF, 7 MB]
    We have developed this colourful pamphlet series to give an overview of HIV - the risks, what it is, transmission, prevention, etc.
  • Pandemic Influenza DVD order form   May 26, 2009 [PDF, 207 KB]
    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   January 1, 2009 [PDF, 205 KB]
    Information pamphlet put out by the Public Health Agency of Canada
  • Hepatology Nursing Standards   January 23, 2007 [PDF, 74 KB]
    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   August 12, 2006 [PDF, 4 MB]
    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   November 20, 2009
    This workshop is an educational opportunity for nurses working in the field of viral hepatitis to network and increase their knowledge of current practice issues.
  • PCRS Workshop   October 23, 2009
    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.
  • HIV Pre & Post Test Counselling Workshop   October 21, 2009
    The HIV Pre and Post-test Counselling Workshop is designed for community health nurses involved in HIV pre and post test counselling.  This is a two day workshop that uses lecture and skills building exercises to lead you through the HIV testing process and providing results.
  • STI Certified Practice Exit Evaluation (Challenge Exam)   July 30, 2009
    The College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) has approved the BC Centre for Disease Control's (BCCDC) STI education course as a recognized program to provide Certified Practice STI education for registered nurses in BC.  During the transition period for implementing certified practices in B.C., the BCCDC will be offering an on-line Exit Evaluation (challenge exam) to RNs who are currently practicing in STIs as one of the options to meet the criteria for CRNBC Certification in Reproductive Health/STI.  The Exit Evaluation is a web-based , multiple choice, "open book" exam (using the STI Decision Support Tools).  The BCCDC will administrate the on-line exit evaluation and provide successful exam results to CRNBC as part of the certification process.

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Last Updated: October 9, 2009
 

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