Foundations in Tuberculosis Course

Format:  Virtual | No-Cost

Time Allocation:  The total time allocation for the course is 5 hours. This course is delivered as a virtual course consisting of a 1-hour kick-off meeting along with 4 hours of self-study tasks to complete. 

Pre-requisite:  None

Description: This introductory level course provides a foundational understanding of tuberculosis (TB) for individuals who are brand new to the topic. Participants will learn about the basics of TB, including its causes, symptoms, transmission, and prevention strategies. The course is designed to be accessible to beginners with no prior knowledge of TB.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize epidemiological factors related to tuberculosis in the United States.
• Explain the key characteristics of how tuberculosis spreads from one person to another.
• Explain how an individual becomes infected with tuberculosis bacteria.
• Differentiate between latent tuberculosis infection and active tuberculosis disease.
• Examine the methods used in diagnosing tuberculosis infection and disease.
• Identify treatment regimens for latent tuberculosis infection and active tuberculosis disease.
• Identify treatment regimens for active tuberculosis disease.
• Outline the key components of tuberculosis infection control measures to prevent the spread of tuberculosis.
• Define the roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals in the control of tuberculosis within the community.

Target Audience: Healthcare professionals with no or limited understanding of tuberculosis diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Kick-Off Meeting Details:

To get started, please join us for a required kick-off meeting designed to set you up for success in this self-paced course. During this session, you'll learn how to enroll in the online learning platform, have an opportunity to ask questions, learn how to use the Q&A board, and get a preview of the course schedule and tasks.

Even if you're unsure whether this course is right for you, the kick-off meeting will provide valuable information to help you decide. Please see the kick-off meeting times below. You only need to attend one session.