Tuberculosis, Mantoux & BCG Immunisation Training

Purpose

To enable participants to develop and update their knowledge of Tuberculosis and their practical skills in the administration of an intradermal injection (for Mantoux Testing and BCG Immunisation).

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the disease process of Tuberculosis and its prevalence worldwide.
• Identify the current relevant guidelines around Tuberculosis risk assessment and screening (Mantoux & IGRA Testing).
• Discuss the legal requirements around the use of a Patient Specific Direction (PSD) or a Patient Group Direction (PGD).
• Describe and demonstrate the intradermal injection technique used for Mantoux and BCG administration.
• Identify correctly a BCG or a Small Pox vaccination scar.

Audience

Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife

Method

Face to face delivery

Lecture and simulated practice

Supervised Practice

Following this theoretical component the participant must engage with an appropriate skilled practitioner in his/her clinical area, to further develop a greater knowledge and understanding of this person-centred care activity. This will involve supervised practice which should be completed within 12 weeks to consolidate learning and application to practice. It is the responsibility of the individual participant to complete this activity and to confirm completion with his/her line manager.

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