The last 15 years have seen new forms of immunotherapy introduced into almost every area of clinical practice. As healthcare professionals (HCPs), staying ahead of this rapid evolution is crucial.
This interactive training programme provides the essential immunology knowledge needed for practitioners involved in the care of patients treated with immunotherapies. Developed and delivered by the British Society for Immunology, it demystifies the science behind immunotherapy and bridges the gap for immunology training among clinicians and HCPs.
By equipping you with tangible information that you can take back to your clinical area, you can continue to advance patient care and outcomes in immune-related conditions.
Through problem-based learning delivered live online, this course will empower you to:
- Understand how the science directly relates to clinical practice
- Explain how immunotherapy drugs work in simple terms
- Discuss the pros and cons of different treatment options, the chances of success and reasons for drug-switching
- Better understand the safety profile of these drugs and why treatment resistance and immune-related toxicities can occur
Open to all clinicians and healthcare professionals
You might work directly with patients and be keen to understand the science, or have limited contact with patients and would like to understand the clinical application of these therapies better – either way, this course is for you.
Whether you're a seasoned practitioner, venturing into a new specialty or just starting your journey, this course is designed for all HCPs and clinicians involved in the care of patients receiving immunotherapy, including doctors, nurses, hospital pharmacists, clinical scientists, physician associates and GPs.
Researchers and industry-based product development teams interested in how these drugs are utilised in clinical practice will also find great value in this training.
No prior immunology knowledge is needed for this course.
What you'll get
You will master essential immunology principles, explore the science behind immunotherapies, then put your insights to practice in a focused clinical workshop.
Each training day includes foundation sessions on immunology and immunotherapy, followed by a clinical workshop tailored for different clinical areas.
Key features:
- Online training – a one-day course for one specialty plus additional afternoon workshops if you’d like to explore more specialties
- Practical, case-based learning
- Digital workbook to accompany the course
- Certificate of attendance
- Guided by engaging, passionate experts in the field – meet the course tutors below
Dates will be announced soon
Training days will begin with a morning on immunology and immunotherapy foundation theory followed by a workshop on the particular specialty as a theme for that day.
The first two themes are gastroenterology and rheumatology, with more themes to follow in 2024.
You can choose to attend only the relevant day for your speciality, or attend both to expand your knowledge of different clinical areas. Please note the foundation theory sessions only need to be completed once.
Register your interest now! You will receive an email with a registration link as soon as the courses open for booking.
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Meet the course tutors
Immunology 101: an introduction:
Professor Jim Brewer, Chair in Basic Immunology at the University of Glasgow
Immunotherapies: what you need to know:
Professor Allison Green, Senior Lecturer in Immunology at the University of York
Putting knowledge into practice: gastroenterology workshop:
Dr Gareth Rhys-Jones, Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Western General Hospital, and Clinician Scientist at the University of Edinburgh
Putting knowledge into practice: rheumatology workshop:
Dr Chris Wincup, Consultant Rheumatologist at King’s College Hospital
More information on course tutors for different specialities coming soon! If you have any questions, please email training@immunology.org.