TB Contact Investigation Courses

Effectively conducting a TB contact investigation is a critical part of TB elimination and prevention.  In collaboration with the CDC and other TB Centers of Excellence, we have developed two courses to provide a comprehensive learning experience for those who need training.  Below is a brief description of each course.

Level 1 Course:  TB Contact Investigation Fundamentals

Format:  Virtual

Time Allocation:  8 hours

Pre-requisite:  Complete CDC Tuberculosis Self-Study Modules 1-5  |  Each module takes approximately 30-60 minutes to complete.

The TB Contact Investigation Fundamentals course is intended for public health nurses and other public health staff who conduct or manage TB contact investigations. The course introduces learners to the fundamental concepts of TB contact investigations and is a prerequisite for participation in subsequent TB interviewing skills training. Topics include transmission and pathogenesis, introduction to TB contact investigations, the systematic approach to TB contact investigations, and communication skills. Exercises are focused on deciding when to initiate a contact investigation, determining the infectious period, and prioritizing contacts. 

Level 2 Course:  TB Contact Investigation Interviewing Skills

Format:  In-person only

Time Allocation:  2 eight-hour days

Pre-requisites:  

• Complete CDC Tuberculosis Self-Study Modules 1-5  |  Each module takes approximately 30-60 minutes to complete.
• Level 1 TB Contact Investigation Fundamentals Course 

This course is intended for public health nurses and other public health staff who conduct interviews for TB contact investigations. This course is focused on building and strengthening interviewing skills necessary for conducting effective TB contact investigations. The course outlines the key steps of the TB interview and employs role play techniques as part of small group activities. Participants will have the opportunity to conduct multiple practice interviews, one of which will be videotaped for the purpose of self-assessment.