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22nd July 2021, Course
Level 2 Award in Encouraging Vaccination Uptake Training
The objective of this training is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding to promote the importance of vaccination programmes and to use behaviour change models and motivational techniques to support individuals in making a decision to receive a vaccination.
For more information, please visit: https://www.rsph.org.uk/event/level-2-award-in-encouraging-vaccination-uptake-training.html
15th September 2021
Royal Society for Public Health AGM 2021
There has never been a more important time for public health and as a member of the UK’s leading independent public health charity, we want to ensure that your voice is heard.
The RSPH AGM is a strictly member-only event and is your chance to hear about our exciting plans for the upcoming year, meet other members (virtually), and help steer the direction of RSPH.
To register, please visit: https://secure.rsph.org.uk/events-rsph/event-details/?id=f3a849da-8ac3-eb11-bacc-002248406b10&utm_campaign=2962660_June%20member%20news&utm_medium=email&utm_source=The%20Royal%20Society%20for%20Public%20Health&dm_t=0,0,0,0,0
27 th September–8 th October 2021, 41 Portland Place, London W1B 1QH
Diploma in Occupational Medicine – Autumn Course 2021
This is a course approved by Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) to prepare candidates for the Diploma in Occupational Medicine’s written examination and the oral examination based on a portfolio. The FOM Diploma has been designed for registered practitioners. The course covers a wide range of content, including epidemiology, occupational mental health disorders, and biological monitoring.
For more information, please visit: https://www.rsph.org.uk/event/diploma-in-occupational-medicine---autumn-course-2021.html
13th October 2021, Webinar
New British standards on sampling methods for legionella BS 7592
Collecting water samples for analysis for the presence of Legionella, the cause of Legionnaires’ disease, has always been an essential part of investigating the sources of infection in outbreaks. It is also imperative when studying the effectiveness of new methods of control.
At the time of this webinar, the public comment phase of the development of the revised standard should just have been completed. The standard is being revised to not only update it in line with current legislation and technical guidance on Legionella control but also to take into consideration new methods of detection and to clarify the appropriate and correct application of water sampling for different purposes. In this webinar, the logic behind the methods of sampling in the various settings and the revisions in the new BS 7592 will be described.
For more information, please visit: https://www.rsph.org.uk/event/new-british-standards-on-sampling-methods-for-legionella-bs-7592.html
2nd November 2021
Public Health and Public Toilets: Noxious Nuisances or Essential Unmentionables, Seminar
Join Dr Ros Stanwell-Smith as she races through public toilets often amusing history up to the provision in the current day and tries to answer the question:
To register, please visit: https://secure.rsph.org.uk/events-rsph/event-details/?id=eeda7734-65da-eb11-bacb-00224841077d&utm_campaign=2962660_June%20member%20news&utm_medium=email&utm_source=The%20Royal%20Society%20for%20Public%20Health&dm_t=0,0,0,0,0
3rd November 2021, Webinar
Understanding the application of biocides within healthcare water systems
Selecting the correct treatment for managing control of water systems, both hot and cold, can be daunting and costly. This presentation will examine various treatment technologies currently employed across the healthcare environment, including some which are just emerging into this market sector. It will examine application strategies and provide background into why expectations can take longer to become reality.
For more information, please visit: https://www.rsph.org.uk/event/understanding-the-application-of-biocides-within-healthcare-water-systems.html