Tuberculosis Overview 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) is a public health issue and continues to be one of the world’s deadliest diseases. This course will provide an overview of tuberculosis for the healthcare professional. TB prevalence, transmission, risk factors, testing, appropriate treatment, and infection control procedures will be discussed.

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:
1. Identify TB disease trends in the United States
2. Describe the transmission and pathogenesis of TB
3. Identify appropriate TB testing and diagnosis methods
4. Describe appropriate treatment options for both TB disease and Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI)
5. Discuss the three control measures in an effective TB infection control program

Kelly Stegh, Pharm D
Management Consultant
Next Step Consulting

Kelly Stegh reports has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Course fee includes course and course materials.
Course is non-refundable.
Initial Release Date: January 1, 2024
Planned Expiration Date: December 31, 2024

THIS COURSE DOES NOT PROVIDE CPE CREDIT