Tuberculosis (TB) Screening in the Immigration Process

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Speakers: Teresa Bassma, MEd, MCHES; Melanie Swift, MD, MPH

Recorded: August 2025

Length: Approximately 57 minutes

Description

This webinar will provide an overview of the various immigration pathways to the United States and explain how tuberculosis (TB) screening is integrated into each process. Participants will learn about the timing, location, and procedures for conducting TB screening for various immigrant categories and gain insight into the role of the civil surgeon. This session will also clarify the responsibilities of key agencies involved in immigration-related health requirements.

Target Audience

This course is designed for allied health professionals, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, resident/fellows, and healthcare professionals working in a public healthcare setting.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the different paths by which individuals arrive in the US
  • Identify where, when, and how TB screening is performed for different categories of immigrants to the US
  • Explain the civil surgeon’s role in screening certain categories of immigrants