TB 101

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OVERALL GOAL
This 14-part webinar series will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of TB. Topics include TB transmission, epidemiology, testing and treatment of LTBI, diagnosis and treatment of TB disease, pediatrics, contact investigations, case management, infection control, and managing adverse drug reactions.

Topic Speaker Handouts
Transmission and Pathogenesis Christopher Vinnard, MD Session1_Handout
Epidemiology of Tuberculosis Shona Smith, MPH Session2_Handout
Testing for Latent TB Infection (LTBI) Darlene Morse, MSN Session3_Handout
Testing and Treatment of LTBI in Children Suzanne Tortoriello, RN Session4_Handout
Treatment of LTBI Amee Patrawalla, MD Session5_Handout
Diagnosis of TB Disease John Bernardo, MD Session6_Handout
Diagnosis and Treatment of TB Disease in Children Nicole Salazar-Austin, MD Available upon request
Interpreting Lab Results Max Salfinger, MD Session8_Handout
Treatment of TB Disease Alfred Lardizabal, MD Session9_Handout
Case Management and Treatment Adherence Danielle Orcutt, MPH, RN Session10_Handout
Managing Adverse Events Henry Fraimow, MD Session11_Handout
TB Infection Control

Patty Woods, MSN
Jane Carter, MD

 Session12_Handout
Fundamentals of Contact Investigation Dawn Tuckey, MPH Pending clearance approval
Special Circumstances in Contact Investigation Tracina Cropper Pending clearance approval