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This training series provide basic information on the immigration medical examination for panel clinic staff.
Basic screening requirements for Australia, Canada, USA, UK and New Zealand
Learning Objectives
This module will cover:
- an introduction to FCC (Five Country Conference), IRHWG (Immigration and Refugee Health Working Group) and IPPA (International Panel Physicians Association)
- the purpose of an immigration medical examination (IME)
- the IME process
- your responsibilities as a panel physician
- IME requirements for Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America and New Zealand
- tuberculosis (TB) screening
- mental health screening
- completing and sending IME forms
FTICS-v2_webop.pngThe purpose of this activity is to improve the capacity and quality of U.S. screening physicians performing regulatory required medical examinations for foreign nationals who want to adjust from a temporary status to a lawful permanent resident status (immigrant visa applicants, nonimmigrant visa applicants and refugees). It will also formally teach civil surgeons the examination requirements to increase their knowledge base, improve exam quality and increase their overall efficiency.
This in-person training workshop is designed for US Panel Physicians at all levels of experience. We will start with a brief introduction to the basic biology of tuberculosis infection and disease and advance from basic treatment to diagnostics and treatment of drug resistant disease, including new advancements. We will have CDC Subject Matter Experts available to answer all of your questions about tuberculosis, eMedical and theCDC Technical Instructions. We will provide interactive learning sessions, small group work, and opportunities to learn from and network with your peers. Bring your challenging TB questions and cases and CDC SMEs will be available to discuss and provide guidance.
This training series provide basic information on the immigration medical examination for panel clinic staff.
