TB 101 Series

Date: June 23 - September 15, 2023
Location: Online

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OVERALL GOAL
This 13-part webinar series will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of tuberculosis (TB). Topics will 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.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This webinar series is open to nurses, public health field staff, and other professionals who are new to TB and are involved in the care of patients at risk for or diagnosed with TB infection or disease.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
This webinar series will build upon basic TB concepts and it is recommended that participants review the following resources:

• CDC’s TB Self-Study Modules: https://www.cdc.gov/tb/education/ssmodules/default.htm
• Core Curriculum on Tuberculosis: What the Clinician Should Know: http://www.cdc.gov/tb/education/corecurr/index.htm

It is recommended that individuals join all of the sessions for a more comprehensive overview of TB. However, some may choose to join individual sessions based on availability. For the best learning experience, participants are required to join the session by video and bring questions based on the recommended reading.

Please note that Continuing Education Credits will not be provided for this series.

AGENDA
The live sessions will be held on Fridays at 10:00 - 11:15 am ET, the dates are shown below.