Travel Medicine Program

The Travel Medicine Program is a comprehensive online course tailored to healthcare practitioners looking to specialize in travel health. Designed to build on foundational immunization knowledge, this program focuses on equipping you with the expertise to assess travel-related health risks, offer immunizations, and manage post-travel illnesses. Whether you’re a pharmacist, nurse, or healthcare provider, this course is your gateway to confidently delivering travel health services and achieving the prestigious ISTM Certificate in Travel Health.

In today’s interconnected world, international travel is more accessible than ever, increasing the demand for knowledgeable healthcare professionals who can provide pre-travel consultations, administer vaccines, and offer post-travel care. Studies show that 95% of patients trust pharmacists to advise on travel-related disease risks and vaccinations.* This presents a golden opportunity for healthcare providers to enhance their services and meet patient demand.

By enrolling in this program, you’ll not only prepare for the ISTM certification exam but also gain the skills to conduct pre-travel risk assessments, recommend preventive measures, and manage travel-related health conditions with confidence.

More information about the ISTM Certificate in Travel Health can be found on the ISTM website.

• Expand Your Practice: Offer high-demand travel health consultations and vaccines.
• Be a Trusted Expert: Gain the confidence to guide patients through pre-travel preparation and post-travel recovery.
• Boost Your Credentials: Prepare for the ISTM certification, setting yourself apart as a travel health professional.

This program consists of 10 online modules, with short quizzes at the end of each module, followed by a 73-question multiple-choice exam. Please note: that there is no audio or video with this program.

The course modules are as follows:

1. Module 1: Course Introduction (10 mins)
   Overview of the program and expectations for the course.
2. Module 2: Travel Statistics and WHO Regulations (20 mins)
   Learn about global travel trends, the role of the World Health Organization, and International Health Regulations.
3. Module 3: Epidemiology of Travel-Related Illnesses (30 mins)
   Understand patterns, causes, and studies related to travel-related diseases.
4. Module 4: Immunology (40 mins)
   A refresher on immunology principles essential for travel medicine.
5. Module 5: Diseases by Transmission
   • 5.1 Food- and Water-Borne Diseases (9.25 hrs)
     Covers diseases like Hepatitis A, Typhoid Fever, and Traveler’s Diarrhea.
   • 5.2 Person-to-Person Contact Diseases (3 hrs)
     Focuses on infections like Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Tuberculosis.
   • 5.3 Vector-Borne Diseases (10 hrs)
     Includes Malaria, Dengue Fever, Zika Virus, and more.
6. Module 6: Bites and Stings (2 hrs)
   Prevention and management of bites, stings, and rabies exposure.
7. Module 7: Travel-Related Conditions (3 hrs)
   Covers altitude sickness, jet lag, thromboembolism, and other travel-specific health concerns.
8. Module 8: Patient Assessment (1 hr)
   Learn how to conduct pre- and post-travel assessments, including common post-travel symptoms.
9. Module 9: Vaccines (1 hr)
   Focus on vaccine schedules, storage, administration techniques, and managing adverse events.
10. Module 10: Special Populations (2 hrs)
    Tailored advice for unique traveler groups, including pregnant individuals, immunocompromised patients, and those visiting friends and relatives (VFR).
11. Final Assessment (1 hr)
    A comprehensive 73-question exam to test your mastery of the material.