Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
TRAINING COURSES
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Table of Contents
• The Ethical Use of Laboratory Animals in Research .................................................. p4 • Collection of Specimens for Viral Testing .................................................................. p5 • Intensive Training on Recognition and Management
of Common Skin Diseases and Leprosy ..................................................................... p6
• Virus Isolation Technique ........................................................................................... p8 • Training Workshop on Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases by PCR .............. p10 • Group Training Course in the Laboratory Diagnosis of Medically
Important Bacterial Pathogens ................................................................................. p12
• HIV and other TTI Proficiency Training Workshop
for Blood Service Facilities (Full Course) ................................................................... p14
• HIV and other TTI Proficiency Training Workshop for Blood Service Facilities (Refresher Course) ......................................................... p16
• Surveillance of Fastidious Bacterial Pathogens
Causing Respiratory and Invasive Infections in The Philippines: Serotypes, Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and Clinical Features ......................... p18
• Basic Aerobic Bacteriology and Data Management Training Module (Whonet Program) ..................................................... p20
• Training of Infrequently Isolated Bacteria .................................................................. p22 • Data Management Training Module (Whonet Program) ............................................. p23 • Hospital Pharmacy Internship Program ..................................................................... p24 • Basic Life Support Training ........................................................................................ p26 • Training Course on Rabies and Animal Bite Management ......................................... p28 • Fellowship Training Program in Infectious Diseases ................................................. p30 • Rotating Residents and Fellows Training Program ................................................... p32 • Postgraduate Course ................................................................................................. p34 • Training on Identification of Snakes and Snakebite Management ............................. p36 • HIV/AIDS Orientation Seminar ................................................................................... p38 • Intensive Training on Malaria Microscopy ................................................................. p39 • Training on Primary Care for Adult Patients with HIV Infection ................................ p40 • Biosafety Training ...................................................................................................... p42 • Dermatology Residency Training Program................................................................. p44
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THE ETHICAL USE OF LABORATORY ANIMALS IN RESEARCH Objectives: To adopt a unified research program on the ethical use of lab. animals in research To institutionalize guidelines among colleges and universities following the Animal Welfare Act 8485
Competencies Being Acquired: Proper handling Methods of Restraining/ Manipulating lab. animals Actual Demonstration Hands-on Simulation Action Plan
Number of days 3 days
Target Professions • Veterinarians • Pharmacists • Researchers • Teachers/Students • Biologists • Zoologists
Cost
PhP 3,000/person
Unit / Person Conducting the Training Veterinary Research Dept./ Fidelino F. Malbas Jr., DVM
fidelmalbas@yahoo.com
Contact Number
807-2628 to 30 local 233
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COLLECTION OF SPECIMENS FOR VIRAL TESTING (NPS/OPS TRAINING) Objectives: To train medical staff on proper OPS/NPS collection
Competencies Being Acquired: Proper collection Knowledge on anatomy Knowledge re best timing of collection
Number of days 1 day
Frequency of Training
Once a year (minimum of 20 participants)
Target Professions
Unit / Person Conducting the Training • Virology Department Training Committee (Lea Apostol, PhD) • National Influenza Center (Vina Lea Arguelles, RMT)
• Doctors • Nurses • Medical Technologists • Researchers • Students
Cost
Contact Number
PhP 3,000.00 first-paid-first service basis (inclusive of training materials, certificate, ID, snacks and lunch)
• ritm.virologytraining@gmail.com • amado.tandocmd@gmail.com • leianecitas9780@yahoo.com • vinsumins@yahoo.com
809-7120 / 807-2628 to 30 loc 605
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INTENSIVE TRAINING ON RECOGNITION AND MANAGEMENT OF COMMON SKIN DISEASES AND LEPROSY Objectives: To train physicians, nurses, med techs and health personnel from different cities and provinces on how to recognize, diagnose and treat common skin diseases and leprosy To discuss basic skin lesions and give examples of diseases To discuss common skin diseases and management To give updates on the Global and National Leprosy Status To discuss the Epidemiology and Clinical Spectrum of Leprosy To discuss the differential diagnosis of leprosy To discuss and demonstrate Skin Smear Examination, Staining and Microscopy To discuss the diagnostic tests done for Leprosy patients To demonstrate how to properly do Nerve Function Assessment To discuss MDT and Alternative treatment for Leprosy To discuss treatment of Lepra Reactions To differentiate between and Treatment failure and Relapse To discuss researches conducted on Leprosy
Competencies Being Acquired: Knowledge on Basic skin lesions Diagnosis and Management of Common skin diseases Updates on the Global and National Leprosy Status Basic Facts about Leprosy: Epidemiology, Classification and Treatment Regimens (MDT and Alternative treatment) How to do Skin Smear Examination, Staining and Microscopy Differential diagnosis of leprosy Proper performance of Nerve Function Assessment (NFA) Management of Lepra Reactions and Relapse Caring for the leprosy patients
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Number of days 5 days
Training Dates
• March 4-8, 2015 • August 3-7, 2015 • October 12-16, 2015
Target Professions
• Physicians • Nurses • Medical Technologists • Midwives • Barangay Health workers
Cost
Free (Funded by NLCP)
Unit / Person Conducting the Training Leprosy Unit Dermatology Department 1. Dr. Ma Teresita G. Gabriel 2. Dr. Gracia B. Teodosio 3. Dr. Leilani R. Senador 4. Dr. Alexander R. Castillo 5. Dr. Luella Joy A. Escueta 6. Dr. Eugenio R. Pipo III 7. Dr. Diane V. Lagda 8. Ms. Grace C. Manuel
dermatologyritm@gmail.com
Contact Number 842-6282
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HANDS-ON TRAINING ON VIRUS ISOLATION General Objective: To train medical staff on cell culture
Specific Objectives: At the end of the training, the participants should be able to: Understand the basic concepts, requirements of virus isolation Identify the different CPE of viruses Perform the procedures in virus isolation Conceptualize a design of a virology lab Know aseptic procedures in virus isolation Implement biosafety and biosecurity in the lab
Competencies Being Acquired: Knowledge on the basic concepts of virus isolation Aseptic technique Good laboratory practices Quality control of cell lines Cell Culture Processing of specimens Knowledge on the different confirmatory tests for VI Familiarization on the basic equipment requirements
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Number of days 1 week
Training Dates/Frequency of Training Once a year (minimum of 20 participants)
Target Professions
• Doctors • Medical Technologists • Researchers • Students • Veterinarians • Biologists • Zoologists • Molecular Biologists • Public Health practitioners
Cost
PhP 20,000.00, first-paid-first service basis (inclusive of training materials, certificate, ID, snacks and lunch)
Unit / Person Conducting the Training
• Virology Department Training Committee (Lea Apostol, PhD) • National Influenza Center (Herma B. Base) • Cell Culture (Ma. Anne-Lesley D. Valencia)
• ritm.virologytraining@gmail.com • amado.tandocmd@gmail.com • leianecitas9780@yahoo.com • herma1212@yahoo.com • maldv_7@yahoo.com.ph
Contact Number
(+632) 809-7120 807-2628 to 30 local 605
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TRAINING WORKSHOP ON MOLECULAR DIAGNOSIS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES BY PCR Objectives: To provide basic theoretical background on molecular biology and further understand PCR and other related molecular techniques as applied to the diagnosis of infectious diseases
Competencies Being Acquired: Lecture Understanding the fundamental concepts in molecular biology, describing the steps in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) as a diagnostic tool for infectious diseases and learning Quality Assurance practices and other considerations in setting-up a PCR laboratory Laboratory • Understanding the techniques, practical skills and troubleshooting needed in performing PCR • Performing basic skills needed in PCR by doing practical hands-on activities • Analyzing DNA sequences using Molecular Evolutionary Genetics Analysis (MEGA) software and searching sequences through BLAST
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Number of days
Full Workshop- 5 days 2.5 lecture sessions only 2.5 hands-on lab work
Training Dates/Frequency of Training Annually
Target Professions
• Clinicians • Technologists • Researchers • Open to all, including students
Cost
• Lecture sessions only- PhP 5,500 • Full Workshop PhP 17,500 (Fees inclusive of training materials, certificate, ID, lunch and snacks.)
Unit / Person Conducting the Training Molecular Biology Laboratory Training Coordinator- Irene C. Lirio, RMT
ritm.molbiotraining@gmail.com
Contact Number 807-2628 loc 410
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GROUP TRAINING COURSE IN THE LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS OF MEDICALLY IMPORTANT BACTERIAL PATHOGENS Objectives: To improve or enhance the knowledge and skills of the trainees in the different methods / techniques used in the bacteriology laboratory for the isolation, identification and susceptibility of medically important aerobic organisms
Competencies Being Acquired: Application of basic biosafety in the laboratory Preparation of culture media, biochemical media and other laboratory supplies Proper collection, transportation and processing of clinical samples Microscopic examination and interpretation of result Culture isolation/ identification of medically important bacterial pathogens and antimicrobial susceptibility testing Performance of quality control and good laboratory practices in bacteriology Encoding and reporting of lab results correctly
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Number of days 10 days
Training Dates/Frequency of Training 3 times/year
Target Professions
• Medical technologists (RMT)
Cost
PhP 20,000.00/person (inclusive of meals: lunch and 2 snacks)
Unit / Person Conducting the Training • Microbiology Department • Gloria R. Reclusado, RMT Training Officer • Lydia T. Sombrero, RMT Laboratory Manager
• reclusadogr@yahoo.com • litsomb@yahoo.com
Contact Number
(632) 807-26-28 to 30 loc 604
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HIV AND OTHER TRANSFUSION TRANSMISSIBLE INFECTIONS PROFICIENCY TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR BLOOD SERVICE FACILITIES (FULL COURSE) Objectives: To train Medical Technologists to be proficient in testing/screening for HIV and other Transfusion Transmissible Infections
Competencies Being Acquired: Proper donor selection and interview Demonstration of basic biosafety principles Proper pipetting technique Testing blood using rapid test kits, rapid plasma reagin, particle agglutination and enzyme immunoassay Validation of test results Detection of malarial parasites in a blood smear Employment of principles of quality assurance and quality control
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Number of days 6 Days
Training Dates/Frequency of Training March 2 to 7 May 25 to 30 October 19 to 24
Target Professions
Licensed Medical Technologists working in a Blood Service Facility without prior HIV Proficiency Training
Cost
PhP 20,000 /pax
Unit / Person Conducting the Training TTI-NRL
tti.nrl@gmail.com
Contact Number
(02)807268 loc. 229; (02)8082552
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HIV AND OTHER TRANSFUSION TRANSMISSIBLE INFECTIONS PROFICIENCY TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR BLOOD SERVICE FACILITIES (REFRESHER COURSE) Objectives: To update and review HIV Proficient Medical Technologist of the principles in HIV and other Transfusion Transmissible Infections screening
Competencies Being Acquired: Knowledge on updates on blood screening and testing Detection of malarial parasites in a blood smear Identification of corrective actions for occurrence management Employment of principles of quality assurance and quality control
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Number of days 2 Days
Training Dates/Frequency of Training March 19 to 20 October 29 to 30
Target Professions
Licensed Medical Technologists working in a Blood Service Facility with a HIV Proficiency Certificate that has exceeded validity
Cost
PhP 5,000/pax
Unit / Person Conducting the Training TTI-NRL
tti.nrl@gmail.com
Contact Number
(02)807268 loc. 229; (02)8082552
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SURVEILLANCE OF FASTIDIOUS BACTERIAL PATHOGENS CAUSING RESPIRATORY AND INVASIVE INFECTIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES: SEROTYPES,
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE PATTERNS AND CLINICAL FEATURES Objectives: This training course aims to strengthen the AMR surveillance for fastidious bacterial pathogens causing respiratory and invasive infections in the Philippines and correlate serotypes and antimicrobial resistance patterns with clinical features and patient outcomes.
Competencies Being Acquired: After the training, participants should be able to: Describe the clinical presentations caused by select fastidious bacterial pathogensStreptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis and Neisseria meningitidis. Describe the key aspects in the laboratory identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis and Neisseria meningitidis. Identify pertinent clinical data from patients with Streptococcus pneumoniae infections thru chart review. Perform laboratory identification thru conventional methods and AST for the following organisms: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenza, Moraxella catarrhalis and Neisseria meningitidis.
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Number of days
Sentinel site training on data gathering- 1 whole day; Laboratory training- 3 whole days
Target Professions
Data gathering- physicians and nurses; Laboratory training- medical technologists
Cost
Laboratory training- PhP 10,000.00 per trainee
Unit / Person Conducting the Training
Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Reference Laboratory
arsp_ph@yahoo.com
Contact Number
807-26-28 loc. 241, 243
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BASIC AEROBIC BACTERIOLOGY AND DATA MANAGEMENT TRAINING MODULE (WHONET PROGRAM) Objectives: The training course aims to equip the participant medical technologist and or pathologist the competent knowledge and skills to be able to establish or enhance the management of the bacteriology laboratory.
Competencies Being Acquired:
Understand the evidence based behind the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the importance of audit and quality control for establishing validity. Able to process all routine specimens received in the laboratory and carry out further tests necessary for full identification of pathogens. Understanding current techniques for susceptibility testing including E-test, broth dilution and automated methodologies and performing appropriate quality control. Ability to provide proper interpretation of the above results based on CLSI standard. Awareness of understanding and detecting phenotypic method in antimicrobial susceptibility testing and its interpretation. Understanding the use and limitations of the antibiogram in cases of outbreak investigation and control. Ability to perform and clinically interpret results of latex agglutination and other serological tests. Familiarity of automated culture and identification methodologies. Knowledge of the principles of nucleic acid based techniques including PCR and RT-PCR Ability to determine or comply with the indications for referral of isolates to ARSRL. Familiar with: Quality control for Media, reagents, including daily equipment monitoring and calibration. Quality control including the NEQAS schemes. Team working and time management. Decision making and prioritization skills. Ability to use the WHONET Program for data entry, data analysis, releasing of results and other applications of the program for the management of bacteriology laboratory results.
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Number of days
1 month (160 hours)
Target Professions
Medical Technologist and or Pathologist
Cost
PhP 15,000.00 excluding board and lodging
Unit / Person Conducting the Training
Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Reference Laboratory
arsp_ph@yahoo.com
Contact Number
807-26-28 loc. 241, 243
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TRAINING OF INFREQUENTLY ISOLATED BACTERIA (I.E. HACEK AND OTHER NON – FERMENTING ORGANISMS) Objectives: same as the objectives of the BASIC AEROBIC BACTERIOLOGY AND DATA MANAGEMENT TRAINING MODULE (p.20)
Competencies Being Acquired: same as BASIC AEROBIC BACTERIOLOGY AND DATA MANAGEMENT TRAINING MODULE (p.20)
Number of days
2 weeks (80 hours)
Target Professions
• Medical technologist • Pathologist
Cost
PhP 7, 500.00 excluding board and lodging
Unit / Person Conducting the Training
Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Reference Laboratory
arsp_ph@yahoo.com
Contact Number
807-26-28 loc. 241, 243
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DATA MANAGEMENT TRAINING MODULE (WHONET PROGRAM) Objectives: same as the objectives of the BASIC AEROBIC BACTERIOLOGY AND DATA MANAGEMENT TRAINING MODULE (p.20)
Competencies Being Acquired: Ability to use the WHONET Program for data entry, data analysis, releasing of results and other applications of the program for the management of bacteriology laboratory results
Number of days 1 day (8 hours)
Target Professions
• Medical technologist • Pathologist,
Cost
PhP 2, 000.00 excluding board and lodging
Unit / Person Conducting the Training
Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Reference Laboratory
arsp_ph@yahoo.com
Contact Number
807-26-28 loc. 241, 243
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HOSPITAL PHARMACY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Objectives: To enable the students to be familiar with the professional and administrative functions of a hospital pharmacist To provide intern pharmacist with the opportunity to acquire clinical experience, develop professional judgement and gain confidence in communication with patients and physicians.
Competencies Being Acquired: Hospital Pharmacy Administration & Management 1.1 Organization of the Pharmacy 1.2 Administrative Policies/Professional Policies Drug Distribution & Control 2.1 General Dispensing 2.1.1 Safe practice, policies & procedure involving prescription of Animal Bite clinic, ARV Drugs, Standard List of Drugs & Medicines 2.1.2 Packaging, labelling storage & maintenance of Drugs & Medicines, Supplies & Materials. Compounding 3.1 Compounding of Galenicals 3.2 Compounding of small volume, Dermatological preparation not available commercially. Drug Information Computation/ Interpretation of Rx.
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Number of days
• Major Internship = 360 hours • Minor Internship = 200 hours
Target Professions Pharmacist
Cost
• Major Internship = PhP 500 • Minor Internship = PhP 300
Unit / Person Conducting the Training • Pharmacy Department: • Imelda Q. Villaraza, RPh • Joycelyn G. Dacumos, RPh.
• imeldaqvillaraza@yahoo.com.ph • jocelyndacs@yahoo.com
Contact Number
807-26-28 loc. 205
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BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING Objectives: To equip the participants with basic knowledge, skills and attitude to perform with confidence basic life support techniques to save lives.
Competencies Being Acquired: Describe the principles of Emergency Care Identify the three kinds of life support, four links of survival for adult and pediatric patients; and discuss the human anatomy and physiology of the nervous, respiratory and circulatory systems. Demonstrate how to provide rescue breathing alone for an adult, child & infant who show signs of circulation but have inadequate or not breathing. Demonstrate how to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation to an adult, child & infant. Discuss the indications, proper use and maintenance of automated external defibrillator (AED). Demonstrate how to provide abdominal thrust to conscious adult; chest thrust and backslaps to conscious infant; and chest thrust to unconscious adult, child and infant with obstructed airway.
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Number of days 2 days
Training Dates/Frequency of Training • March 17-18,2015 • April 21-22,2015 • May 26-27,2015 • Jun 30-Jul 1,2015 • August 18-19 2015 • September 22-23,2015 • October 27-28,2015 • November 10-11,2015
Target Professions All RITM Employees
Cost
• PhP 300/ person • PhP 8,800 rent of lecture Room/2 days
Unit / Person Conducting the Training Melinda S.L.A.Razalan, MD. HEMB Staff
melrazalan@yahoo.com
Contact Number
• 807-26-28 Loc. 239 • 8072638 • 807-2628 loc. 801 • 807-9603 • 8072628 to 32 local 801 • 09178071797
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TRAINING COURSE ON RABIES AND ANIMAL BITE MANAGEMENT Objectives: The Training intends to: Provide participants knowledge on the following: a. Current rabies situation (human and animal) in the Philippines b. Updates on clinical management c. Updates on rabies diagnosis d. On-going control programs in the Philippines Train the participants on the recommendations for animal bite management Develop/improve the participants proficiency in the intradermal administration of rabies vaccine Develop/improve the participant’s skill in the administration of rabies immunoglobulin Provide information on cold chain management Provide orientation on the completion of the DOH reporting forms in order to improve surveillance of human rabies and animal bite case
Competencies Being Acquired: Intradermal rabies vaccination Rabies immunoglobulin administration Decision making in post-exposure prophylaxis Categorization of exposures
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Number of days 3 days
Training Dates/Frequency of Training • February 23-25, 2015 • April 6-8, 2015 • July 14-16, 2015 • August 10-12, 2015 • September 14-16, 2015 • November 16-18, 2015
Target Professions
Participants should be a physician and nurse teams currently working or will be working in an animal bite treatment center or hospital
Cost
• PhP 5,000.00/person-private (full course) • PhP 3,600.00 – government (full course) • Refresher (Didactic only) • PhP 2,500.00 – private – government
Unit / Person Conducting the Training Clinical Research Division office Dr. Beatriz P. Quiambao
bpquiambao@yahoo.com
Contact Number 807-2638
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FELLOWSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES Objectives: To develop the knowledge and skills of trainees in the systematic approach to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of infectious and tropical diseases To acquire the basic research techniques and undertake research studies relevant to infectious diseases. To acquire knowledge in the basics of infection control
Competencies Being Acquired: Discuss the epidemiology and diagnose the common infectious diseases using the appropriate clinical skills and acceptable laboratory diagnostic tools Practice proper collection, handling, and processing of clinical specimens as well as perform microbiologic and common serologic procedures and interpret results Develop a rational and cost effective approach in the management of infectious and tropical diseases Discuss the basic concepts in the prevention of infection including the epidemiology, modes of transmission and control of infectious and tropical diseases Design a protocol for a retrospective and prospective study Conduct a retrospective or case control study Learn the skills of evidence-based medical practice including critical appraisal of published journal articles Discuss the basic concepts in the prevention of infection including the mode of transmission and control of infectious and tropical diseases Acquire skills in planning an antibiotic resistance surveillance program including antimicrobial stewardship
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Number of days 2 years
Training Dates/Frequency of Training Every year, starting June 1
Target Professions
• Physicians with board certification from the Philippine Medical Board of Examiners • He/She must have completed residency training in Internal Medicine accredited by the Philippine College of Physicians • He/She must be a diplomate of the Philippine College of Physicians • He/She must have passed the admission test conducted by the Medical Department
Cost
None
Unit / Person Conducting the Training
• Medical Department Adult ID Consultants • Laboratory Staff Personnel • Infection Control Staff • Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Staff
• manolito.chua@yahoo.com • ritm_medical@yahoo.com
Contact Number 807-2628 loc. 801 807-9603
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ROTATING RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS TRAINING PROGRAM Objectives: To recognize the signs and symptoms, elicit a good history and perform a complete physical examination that will lead to the diagnosis, differential diagnosis and proper approach to the management of common infectious and tropical diseases, including but not limited to: To recognize, form a working differential diagnosis and institute an initial logical treatment for uncommon and complicated infectious disease conditions that may be encountered in clinical practice To be cognizant of the rational use of antibiotics in clinical practice. To be able to deliver an up-to-date, concise and complete presentation of clinical infectious disease case discussion. To be aware of the working principles of various diagnostic methods through a hands-on rotation at various laboratories within the institute.
Competencies Being Acquired: Perform good history taking, conduct thorough physical examination, formulate rational differential diagnoses and implement proper management to the common infectious and tropical diseases Learn the skill of rational use of antibiotics in the management of infectious and tropical diseases Describe and be aware of the working principles of various new and standard diagnostic methods used in the care of patients
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Number of days
• 1 – 2 month rotation for residents • 1 – 5 months rotation for fellows
Training Dates/Frequency of Training Through out the year
Target Professions
• Internal Medicine Residents • Pediatric Residents • Family Medicine Residents • Infectious Diseases Fellows (Adult, Pedia, Family Medicine, OB Gyne)
Cost
None
Unit / Person Conducting the Training • Medical Department Adult ID Consultants • Laboratory Staff Personnel
• ritm_medical@yahoo.com • manolito.chua@yahoo.com
Contact Number
• 807-2628 loc. 801 • 807-9603
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POSTGRADUATE COURSE in infectious disease and tropical medicine Objectives: The course aims to provide doctors and healthcare workers up-to-date information on current and relevant infectious disease topics. Notable Infectious Disease and Tropical Disease Experts will share their knowledge, experience and expertise on various infectious disease matters that participants will find most useful in their practice.
Competencies Being Acquired: Lecture proper Increase the participants knowledge on infectious disease topics such as but not limited to: a. emerging and re-emerging diseases (measles, nipahendra virus, MERS-CoV, H7N9) b. HIV treatment and prevention c. sepsis markers d. invasive fungal diseases e. antibiotic stewardship f. tuberculosis diagnosis, and new drugs for treatment g. neglected parasitic diseases such as schistosomiasis Breakout sessions: Provide participants with hands-on experience on common laboratory procedures or skills required for the management and diagnosis of infectious diseases. Examples of breakout sessions in past courses include: World of snakes breakout session a. recognition of the most common types of snakes in the Philippines b. participants were able to view venom extraction PPE for ebola a. proper sequence of donning and doffing of PPE b. ability to don and doff PPE
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Microbiology (bugs network breakout session) a. recognition and verification of antimicrobial susceptibility test for gram positive/ negative organisms b. screening and reporting of CRE, VRE, VISA in clinical laboratories c. new molecular diagnostic test for MTB
Number of days 2 days
Training Dates/Frequency of Training Every 2 years Usually during the month of March
Target Professions
• Physicians • Nurses • Medical Technologists • Midwives • Barangay Health workers
Cost
• PhP 1,500/ person- pre-reg • PhP 2,000/ person- onsite registration
Unit / Person Conducting the Training Medical Department
ritm_medical@yahoo.com
Contact Number 807-2628 loc. 801 807-9603
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TRAINING ON IDENTIFICATION OF SNAKES AND SNAKEBITE MANAGEMENT Objectives: To discuss among physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals the unique anatomy and behavior of snakes To train the medical staff and healthcare personnel how to recognize venomous and nonvenomous snakes To discuss the principles of pre-hospital first aid management of snakebites To train doctors how to differentiate cobra from non-cobra bites To train healthcare professionals on the proper clinical management of snakebites including antivenin administration and recognition of associated adverse drug reaction To discuss the process of antivenin production and storage
Competencies Being Acquired: Knowledge on Identification of Snakes - Venomous and Nonvenomous Recognizing cobra bite from noncobra bite Render prehospital first aid measures for snakebite Administer antivenin, recognition of its side effects Rational selection of antibiotics for snakebite victim Knowledge on how the antivenin are being manufactured and processed
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Number of days 3 days
Training Dates/Frequency of Training Once every 2 years
Target Professions
Doctors, nurses, health care professionals
Cost
PhP 5,000-6,000 per head
Unit / Person Conducting the Training
• Medical Department Consultant • Veterinary Research Department • Anti-Venin Staff - Purified Cobra Antivenom Unit (PCAV) • Snake Farm staff - VRD-EAFA Staff • Pharmacy Staff
• manolito.chua@yahoo.com • ritm_medical@yahoo.com
Contact Number
8072628 to 32 local 801
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INTENSIVE TRAINING ON MALARIA MICROSCOPY Objectives: To build the capacity of medical technologists on accurate laboratory diagnosis of malaria, with emphasis on good laboratory practices and quality assurance
Competencies Being Acquired: Laboratory techniques on smear preparation, staining and examination Identification and differentiation of parasites according to genus and species Accurate and standard recording and reporting of results
Number of days 5 days
Training Dates/Frequency of Training Once a year (Every April)
Unit / Person Conducting the Training
• Sherwin Galit • Jhobert Bernal • Dept. of Parasitology (Diagnostic skills Development Unit)
Target Professions
Cost
Contact Number
Medical technologist
PhP 8,500/person
parasitology.ritm.doh@gmail.com
807-26-28 loc. 227
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Basic HIV/AIDS ORIENTATION SEMINAR Objectives: Basic understanding on HIV epidemiology, risk factors, transmission, natural history and clinical manifestation Basic understanding on HIV disease management Basic understanding on HIV testing and counselling
Competencies Being Acquired: Ability to explain the basics of HIV epidemiology, risk factors, transmission, natural history and clinical manifestation and management Ability to explain HIV testing procedure and interpret meaning of positive and negative result Awareness of local guidelines, policies, and procedure on the various aspects of HIV care in the Philippines
Number of days 1 day
Training Dates/Frequency of Training 1 – 2 per year
Target Professions
Medical and para-professional and students
Cost
Php 2,000/person
Unit / Person Conducting the Training Medical Department ID/HIV specialist
ritm_medical@yahoo.com
Contact Number 807-2628 loc 801 807-9603
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TRAINING ON PRIMARY CARE FOR ADULT PATIENTS WITH HIV INFECTION Objectives: Understand the immunopathogenesis and virologic, immunologic and clinical course of HIV infection Know the different clinical conditions associated with HIV disease as well as the appropriate treatment and prevention Understand the psychosocial consequences and issues related to HIV and AIDS to know the principles and strategies on the holistic management of patients with HIV and AIDS Gain the knowledge and skill to manage PLHIV using ART Demonstrate skills on Pre-Art and follow-up adherence counseling Understand the concept and importance of customer service
Competencies Being Acquired: Can initiate and monitor antiretroviral therapy Can administer prophylaxis against opportunistic infection Screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infection Screening and treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis Adherence counselling
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Number of days 5 days
Training Dates/Frequency of Training 2 times a year
Target Professions
• Physicians and nurses with basic knowledge on HIV and AIDS/STI, trained on and with experience on pre- and post HIV test counselling
Cost
PhP 20,000/trainee
Unit / Person Conducting the Training • ID/HIV specialist • Psychiatrist • Psychologist
raditangco@yahoo.com
Contact Number 09178071797
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BIOSAFETY TRAINING General Objective: To be able to foster a culture of biosafety, by highlighting its significance in the laboratory through review of current practices and behavior.
Specific Objectives: At the end of the training, the participants should be able to: Share important safety messages about safe working with disinfectants, autoclaves and general waste management. Share important safety messages about the safe and effective operation of frequently used equipment in the laboratory Share important safety messages about working areas in the laboratory Determine the appropriate PPE in the laboratory Share important safety messages about emergency situations and how the laboratory should respond. Share the importance of training for all laboratory personnel, including the importance of defining training needs for different groups and close supervision of new staff
Competencies Being Acquired: Basic concepts on biosafety Good laboratory/microbiological practices (GLP/GMP) Identification of different hazards, risks and threats in the laboratory Preventive and corrective actions for occurrence management Proper wearing of PPE
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Number of days 2 days
Training Dates/Frequency of Training Once a year (minimum of 15 participants)
Target Professions
• Doctors • Medical Technologists • Researchers • Students • Veterinarians • Biologists • Zoologists • Molecular Biologists • Public Health practitioners • Laboratory Managers
Cost
PhP 5,000.00, first-paid-first service basis (inclusive of training materials, certificate, ID, snacks and lunch)
Unit / Person Conducting the Training
• Virology Department Training Committee (Lea Apostol, PhD) • Biosafety Officer (Rex J. Centeno, RMT)
• ritm.virologytraining@gmail.com • amado.tandocmd@gmail.com • leianecitas9780@yahoo.com • rexcenteno@gmail.com
Contact Number
(+632) 809-7120 807-2628 to 30 local 605
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DERMTATOLOGY RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAM Objectives: To produce competent dermatologists sensitive to the needs of the community To provide avenues for exchange of ideas that will enhance the science and art of dermatology To write a publishable case report To conduct researches and encourage publications relevant to the practice of dermatology
Competencies Being Acquired: Perform good history taking, conduct thorough physical examination, formulate rational differential diagnoses, arrive at correct diagnoses and implement proper management to various dermatological diseases Learn the histopathology of the skin and it’s appendages and make an accurate diagnosis based on clinicopathologic correlation Acquire skills in performing various dermatologic procedures Write a case report Conduct a research study Publish case reports and research papers in peer-reviewed journals
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Number of days
• 3 years and 1 month • At least 2 months of Pre-residency
Training Dates/Frequency of Training Every year, starting December 1
Target Professions
Physicians with Board certification from the Philippine Medical Board of Examiners
Cost
None
Unit / Person Conducting the Training Department of Dermatology Consultant Staff
dermatologyritm@gmail.com
Contact Number 842-6282 0927-679-4107
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