An Introduction to Ticks

Published: 28/11/24

A new e-learning module on the management of tick bites is now available from NHS Education for Scotland (NES).

This learning resource helps support healthcare practitioners gain the evidence-based knowledge required to discuss prevention of tick bites with the public and how to recognise Lyme disease.

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The module looks at: 

• How humans can acquire tick-borne diseases. 

• Identification of ticks and tick bites 

• Tick removal 

• Erythema Migrans and how to manage it. 

• The range of symptoms caused by Lyme disease and when to test and refer to a clinician. 

• Awareness of other infections/pathogens carried by ticks and when to suspect/refer. 

• NICE guidelines for the diagnosis and management of Lyme disease. 

• How tick-borne diseases can be prevented. 

Entitled, Introduction to Ticks and the Diseases they Carry, this informative resource was developed by the Scottish Health Protection Network’s Tick-borne Diseases subgroup and is now live on the TURAS platform.  The module takes around 45 minutes to complete. 

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