March 10th 2025

By Ailsa Colquhoun

DDA updates travel health dispenser training

They say travel broadens the mind. However, it also increases the risk of contracting a nasty infection.

This training, available free and exclusively to DDA members, is designed to provide practice dispensary staff with background information so you are in a better position to advise individuals going abroad about protecting themselves against potentially dangerous diseases.

Throughout the module, you will find various activities to help reinforce your learning, and ten multiple choice questions at the end will help you identify any areas needing a quick recap.

By the end of the module, you will:

• Understand why additional vaccinations might be necessary for people going abroad.
• Appreciate when and why proof of vaccination is sometimes required by travellers.
• Know which diseases can be protected against using vaccinations.
• Recognise the seriousness of malaria and the preventative measures available.

DDA members can access the full online library of Dispenser Education Modules