NT Health
All staff in clinical roles are invited to attend a full‑day training session focused on syphilis awareness, treatment, prevention and community screening initiatives.
The Rheumatic Heart Disease team will be joining us to deliver training on pain‑minimisation techniques for administering benzathine penicillin long‑acting Bicillin (LAB) injections.
When
The workshop will be held on 16 April from 8.30am to 4.30pm in Mparntwe (Alice Springs).
The venue will be confirmed to registered participants.
What you’ll learn
- Understanding syphilis: symptoms and transmission.
- Prevention strategies.
- Testing and treatment options.
- Practical point-of-care testing session.
- Cultural considerations in health education.
- Pain minimisation techniques and practical session for LAB injections.
- Opportunity to discuss and share ideas around community screening.
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