Sustaining Network, Sharing Knowledge: the Nurse Committee of ECCO, presents the Train the Trainer (ToT) programme designed for nurse-physician teams as
a two-day in-person training and networking with peers in Vienna.
Empower your expertise and inspire others—join our Train the Trainer programme; master your skills, tools, and confidence to deliver your own training programme.
- Two-days’ training and networking in English, in Vienna, Austria, including two nights’ accommodation and standard travel, as well as meals during the training.
- Introduction to the ECCO Nurse IBD Curriculum from the ECCO e-Learning platform.
- Tools and resources:
- N-ECCO Consensus Statement
- Check lists, Operational documents templates
- Informal network via the ECCO Nurse National Representatives
- Good command of English
- Minimum three years of experience in IBD field
- Nurse-physician team currently working within the same IBD center/unit
- ECCO Membership 2026
Global applications encouraged
Applications from low- and lower-middle income countries are welcomed!
ECCO is covering travel and accommodation costs for all selected participants:
- ECCO organises the accommodation and meals during the programme.
- Travel is organised by the participants themselves.
- The reimbursement for travel costs per person is EUR 500.- inside the EU and EUR 700.- for overseas travel- (includes flight, train, taxi, mileage).
Train the Trainer Programme
Date:
June 11-13, 2026
Location:
Vienna, Austria
Target audience:
Nurse-Physician tandem teams (2 person teams) from all around the world
ECCO MEmbership:
Membership 2026
Application deadline:
October 31, 2025 23:59 CET
"Building on the legacy of the IBD Nurse Education Programme, we are now opening the doors wider and invite participants from around the globe to spark transformation. If you’re ready to strengthen your skills and help IBD nurses in your country to grow, this is your chance to step forward. Apply today and become a part of the first Train the Trainer programme."
Simona Radice
