Lyme Disease
8 February. 2024
Toine Korthout
Toine KorthoutDuring this interactive continuing education day, we will explore the cause, transmission, symptoms in various stages, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Lyme disease. We will also consider differential diagnostic considerations. There will, of course, be an opportunity for participants to exchange their (both personal and professional) experiences.
By the end of this seminar you should be able to …
• Understand the cause, which includes:
o the causative agent
o the vector and its life cycle
o the transmission;
• Recognize the potential symptoms in different stages
• Comprehend what happens in the body following exposure to the causative agent (i.e., the pathophysiology of this condition)
• Identify the various tests that can lead to a diagnosis
• Be aware of the available treatment options
• Understand the preventive measures that can be taken
- Toine KorthoutStudied natural medicine at the "Nederlandse Akademie voor Natuurgeneeskunde" in Hilversum, medicine at the Rijksuniversiteit Limburg in Maastricht (Msc 1988, MD 1991), acupuncture education at Stichting NAAV Education with specialization auriculo (1996) and Pedagogic Didactical skills for HBO teachers at Interstudie NDO van Hogeschool Arnhem en Nijmegen (2013).
Price
Student discount
Shenzhou student: 15%
External TCM student 5%
(Limited places available for students)
Please see the payment and registration conditions for seminars in the registration form.
Accreditation
- NVA WM, Zhong (Cat.2A), NWP, LVNT, VBAG, TCMned
Dates & Time
10 am – 17 pm (1 hour break)
Location
Geldersekade 67, 1011 EK Amsterdam
Language
Levels of experience
- Acupuncturist
- Acupuncturist, Herbalist or final year student
- Therapist with valid MBK (WM) diploma
Number of participants
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