Global TB:
What U.S.-based Providers
Need to Know
A National, Web-based Seminar
(1.5 hours + 30-minute Q & A)
Date and Location:
May 12, 2010
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (PDST), 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (MDST),
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (CDST),
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (EDST)
Presented live, via the internet
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Materials
Group Sign-in Sheet (for group leaders only)
Presentation Materials
Cost: There is no fee for this course.
Credit: This training is approved for 1.5 continuing education hours.
(no prorated units available)
Target Audience: U.S.-based clinicians and others who provide services to foreign-born patients at risk for TB.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this training participants will be able to:
- Identify and understand the different TB screening procedures for foreign-born persons
based on type of entry into the US, including the new 2007 Technical Instructions, and apply
this knowledge to patient care.
- Understand the etiology and epidemiology of TB among the foreign-born in the U.S. and
apply this knowledge to TB risk assessment and control strategies.
- Summarize current understanding of the effect of prior BCG vaccination on tuberculin skin
testing in comparison to the interferon gamma release assays and apply this knowledge in
the interpretation of patient results.
- Explain the differences in approach to TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention overseas
compared to the U.S. in order to more effectively guide TB management decisions in foreignborn
patients in the U.S.
- Recognize the cultural issues that may arise in the management of foreign-born TB patients
to deliver more effective and appropriate care and improve adherence to treatment.
Course Format:
Includes case-based discussion, didactic lecture, and a question and answer session.
System Requirements:
Visual:
- Computer with Internet connection
Audio:
- Audio streaming via the computer (preferred), or
- Phone
Application:
The application deadline was Friday, April 16, 2010.
Applicants will be informed of their registration status after the application deadline. Directions for accessing the presentation will be included with acceptance letters.
The Francis J. Curry National Tuberculosis Center is designated as a Regional Tuberculosis Training and Medical Consultation Center (RTMCC) via a funded cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Francis J. Curry National Tuberculosis Center serves learners from the western region of the United States; however this training is open to learners in all regions of the U.S..
The Francis J. Curry National Tuberculosis Center welcomes inquiries from our Western Region partners regarding training, educational products, technical assistance, and medical consultation.
The Francis J. Curry National Tuberculosis Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This training is approved for 1.5 continuing education hours.
The Francis J. Curry National Tuberculosis Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Francis J. Curry National Tuberculosis Center is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California State Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 12308. This training is approved for 1.5 continuing education hours.
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