Written question asked by Lord Lansley (Conservative) on Friday, 25 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 November 2005. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Thursday, 8 December 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Tuberculosis

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the training requirements are for nurses to administer the Mantoux test for TB.

Answer: Training requirements for nurses administering Mantoux tests are that they should be properly trained and competent in all aspects of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) immunisation policy and Mantoux testing procedure including:"recent changes to national BCG policy,""identification of individuals at higher risk of tuberculosis,""when the use of Mantoux testing is appropriate,""administration of an intradermal injection,""subsequent reading of the test."

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 33296; 440 c1578-9W;440 c1578-9W
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Tuberculosis
Thursday, 12 January 2006
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Nurses Training Screening Tuberculosis
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