Window Prophylaxis: What you need to know

Dates: November 30, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OVERALL GOAL
This webinar will discuss the use of window prophylaxis for child contacts in the prevention of pediatric TB and highlight best practices for working with pediatric patients. Topics will be addressed through a case-based format and interactive discussion.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This webinar is designed for physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals who are actively involved in the diagnosis and management of pediatric TB patients. The webinar may also be useful for pediatricians and other providers working in the primary care or community setting.

WHY COURSE IS NEEDED
This webinar is needed to introduce the fundamental concepts of pediatric TB involved in TB prevention and control. It will be an opportunity to learn from pediatric TB experts in the region and share experiences and challenges with colleagues.

OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this series, participants should be better able to:

• Discuss clinical presentation of tuberculosis in children.
• Describe screening strategies for pediatric latent TB infection.
• Implement strategies and best practices in providing  TB case management for children.

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION

In support of improving patient care, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team..

PHYSICIANS: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSES: This activity is awarded 1.5 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim those contact hours actually spent participating in the activity.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

There is no charge to attend this webinar but pre-registration is mandatory.

Please click here to register. Registrants will receive their confirmation and connection details via email from Zoom.

For additional information, please contact Shwata Suresh Kumar at ss2980@rutgers.edu.

FUNDING DISCLOSURE

Funding for this training was made possible in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.