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Directly Observed Therapy Training Curriculum for TB Control Programs

Web (EDP-07)
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The binder is out of print.

This training curriculum was developed to improve the skills of DOT workers in public health TB control programs. It is targeted to TB controllers, program managers, health educators and others who train DOT staff. This skill-based curriculum addresses the following topics:

  Overview of TB epidemiology
 Overview of TB case management
 Description of DOT activities
 Skills to promote patient adherence to TB treatment
 Patient education
 Role of incentives and enablers
 Protecting patient confidentiality
 Working with culturally diverse populations
 Working with interpreters
 Working with homeless and/or substance using clients
 Field safety
 Respiratory protection

The materials online include a trainer’s guide and participant materials, as well as handouts, training outlines, PowerPoint presentations and an educational videotape.