Short Courses in Allergy at Imperial College
We have a range of 2 day short courses in Allergy which are available both to students who are enrolled on the MSc in Allergy programme and as stand-alone CPD accredited programmes for all healthcare professionals.
These are:
- Allergic Gastrointestinal Disease
- Food Hypersensitivity
- Rhinitis and Hayfever
- Allergic Airways Disease and Asthma
- Allergic Skin Disease
- Paediatric Allergy
Allergic Gastrointestinal Disease (15 and 16 November 2011)
(12 cpd credits from the Royal College of Physicians)
Module Leader: Dr John Fell
This module will cover normal structure and function of the gastrointestinal tract and how this altered by allergic disease. It will develop knowledge of the immunological and physiological mechanisms of a range of allergic gastrointestinal diseases, including both IgE and non-IgE mediated hypersensitivities and promote competence in their recognition and current management as well as investigating potential future strategies indicated by current research.
Food Hypersensitivity (17 and 18 November 2011)
(12 cpd credits from the Royal College of Physicians)
Module Leaders: Dr Rosan Meyer and Dr Isabel Skypala
This module will cover both food hypersensitivities and intolerances and will develop the skills to discriminate the physiological differences between them. It will promote knowledge and practical skills in the dietary and nutritional management of hypersensitivity and intolerance reactions to foods and investigate potential new strategies indicated by research programmes for their treatment and possible prevention.
Allergic Airways Disease (19 and 20 March 2012)
(12 cpd credits from the Royal College of Physicians)
Module Leader: Professor Andrew Bush
This module will cover the normal structure and function of the lung and how this is altered by allergic disease. It will develop knowledge of the immunological and physiological mechanisms of airway disease and provide experience of the skills and techniques required to diagnose and monitor respiratory problems and deliver appropriate management plans in both adult and paediatric situations. Current research themes with a potential impact on diagnosis and treatment will be explored.
Rhinitis and Hayfever (21 and 22 March 2012)
(12 cpd credits from the Royal College of Physicians)
Module Leader: Professor Stephen Durham
This module will cover normal nasal physiology and anatomy and how this is altered by allergic disease. It will develop knowledge of the immunological and physiological mechanisms of nasal disease and promote competence and practical skills in its diagnosis and assessment as well as informing selection of treatment regimens. Current research themes with a potential impact on diagnosis and treatment will be explored.
Allergic Skin Disease (18 and 19 June 2012)
(12 cpd credits from the Royal College of Physicians)
Module Leaders: Dr Catherine Hardman and Dr Sarah Wakelin
This module will cover normal structure and function of skin and how this is altered by allergic disease. It will develop knowledge of the immunological and physiological mechanisms of allergic skin conditions and promote competence and practical skills in their recognition and management. Current research themes with a potential impact on diagnosis and treatment will be explored.
Paediatric Allergy (20 and 21 June 2012)
(12 cpd credits from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health)
Module Leader: Professor John Warner
This module will address the areas of allergy that require specific knowledge of paediatric processes including immune mechanisms, diagnostic techniques, management and family issues. Specific topics will include: The Allergic March, infant wheeze, food allergies and intolerances in early life, eczema and early differential diagnosis, paediatric allergic gastrointestinal disease, child protection issues and general paediatric problems presenting in an allergy clinic.
If you wish to study these as short courses they comprise 2 days of face to face teaching and 1 day of clinic observation (optional). You will have access to a further 3 weeks of e-learning activities for each course if you wish to gain a greater depth of knowledge in the area.
To register for any number of short courses, please follow the 'Online Registration' link on the Short Courses in Allergy page.
