Diagnosis and Management of Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) for Vermont Primary Care Providers

CME Accredited Live Activity

Date: December 5
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington
1117 Williston Road
South Burlington, VT 05403

Jointly provided by Rutgers Health, Global Tuberculosis Institute, and Vermont Department of Health

COURSE DESCRIPTION & OVERALL GOAL
This event aims to strengthen clinician knowledge of the diagnosis and management of latent TB infection (LTBI) and will provide an opportunity to address current and emerging issues around LTBI in Vermont as well as promote networking among providers. Topics will include a review of recommendations and policies for screening new arrivers and other individuals at increased risk for TB, use and interpretation of available diagnostics, assessment to exclude TB disease, available treatment regimens, and monitoring of patients receiving treatments for LTBI.

AGENDA

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This activity is designed for providers practicing in Vermont who assess and care for individuals at risk for LTBI or TB disease.

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

• Identify TB resources and services available from the Vermont Department of Health.
• List high risk populations that should be screened for LTBI.
• Select an appropriate test for individuals who are high risk.
• Interpret TST and IGRAs results.
• List the components of an evaluation to rule out active TB.
• Identify regimens for LTBI treatment and describe their side effects.
• Describe follow up and lab monitoring recommendations for persons on treatment for LTBI.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credits, participants are required to attend the entire session and complete an evaluation form.

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, and Vermont Department of Health. 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.

CME: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE DECLARATION
The relevant financial relationships of all individuals who affect the content of continuing education activities and any discussion of off-label/investigational uses will be disclosed to the audience at the time of the activity.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
This training requires advance registration.

Please click below to register:
https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6GypcYTi8hJ8fIy

There is no fee for providers who practice in Vermont.

The deadline to register is December 2.

CANCELLATION DISCLAIMER
Registration is limited, so if you register but are unable to attend, please notify us so that others may attend.

Rutgers Health and Vermont Department of Health reserve the right to modify the activity content, faculty and activities, and to cancel this activity, if necessary.

FUNDING DISCLOSURE
Funding for this course 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.