Understanding Tuberculosis - California

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-UTB-C

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Explain the reason for screening healthcare workers and residents for tuberculosis.
Discuss the available treatments for active and latent tuberculosis.
Identify at least two challenges in the treatment of tuberculosis.
Describe the role and activities of a public health department with respect to tuberculosis.

Outline:

About Tuberculosis

About Tuberculosis

The History of TB

Ways to Acquire TB

Risk for TB

Signs and Symptoms of TB

Review

Key Takeaways

Diagnosing TB

Diagnosing TB

Review

Key Takeaways

TB Treatment and Screening

TB Treatment

TB Screening

TB Prevention

Review

Key Takeaways

Conclusion

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN

Kathleen is a seasoned subject matter expert in post-acute care, with over 37 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, acute care, occupational health, and nursing education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.