TabsSummary Course details Course type: Professional DiplomaDirector of studies: Terry KanaDuration: 19 weeksHome fee: TBCOverseas fee: TBC3 good reasons to study The Diploma in Tropical Nursing is recommended by key NGOs, such as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), as an entry-level requirement for nursing work overseas, and therefore opens up job opportunities.Learning alongside nurses from all over the world, you will find the course enriching and motivational.You will gain many strategies and key knowledge that enable you to work competently in challenging and low-resourced settings. Programme Overview The Diploma in Tropical Nursing (DTN) is awarded by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) as part of its suite of non credit-bearing Professional Diploma programmes aimed at enhancing the knowledge, skills and competencies of health care professionals working in low and middle-income resource settings. The DTN aims to familiarise participants with common health issues in overseas settings, helping them develop their analytical, problem solving and practical nursing skills. The curriculum is flexible to include sessions relevant to current international events and also contains a strong laboratory element. The programme provides up-to-date factual knowledge and current best practice, as well as opportunities to develop practical hands-on skills. The curriculum has been informed by the requirements of organisations deploying nurses in low and middle income countries (e.g. Medicins Sans Frontieres; Voluntary Service Overseas) and is designed to introduce common health topics that nurses and midwives are likely to come across whilst working in these settings. Online Study The online DTN is an asychronous course over 19 weeks. It concludes with a 3 week assessment period supported by online tutoring. More details coming soon. Entrance RequirementsAcademic requirements: Registered General Nurse or Midwife.Work experience: At least two years post-registration practiceEnglish language requirements: LSTM accept a wide variety of evidence of English language including IELTS, TOEFL and international school certificates. Please see our website for full details https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/study/international-and-eu-students/english-lan... AimsThis course aims to: Equip participants with knowledge and practical skills relevant to nursing in low and middle income countries. Produce graduates who are informed and effective professionals, able to work in teams as well as individuals. Facilitate high quality learning that is informed by up-to-date knowledge and current best practice. Develop independent and reflective approaches to study that will enable graduates to continue to learn in the future. CareersThe Diploma in Tropical Nursing will prepare you for practice in humanitarian settings and low and middle income countries, working for NGOs, international organisations and aid agencies The broad curriculum will help you develop your career across the full spectrum of healthcare , and prepare you to work in related areas such as environment and economics. Combining clinical learning with leadership and management skills, as well as quality improvement and resilience strategies, you’ll build the toolkit you need to go out into challenging environments, adapt to limited resources and deliver life-changing care. 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