TB Intensive Workshop

Date: April 8-11, 2025
Location:
Training Room
ICPH, 1st Floor West Wing
225 Warren Street
Newark, NJ 07103


COURSE DESCRIPTION & OVERALL GOAL
This workshop for clinicians provides comprehensive information on the application of principles for the diagnosis and treatment of TB, as well as the management of TB in special populations. The goal is to enhance healthcare provider knowledge and skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of TB, promote networking among providers in the Northeastern region and encourage providers to consult TB experts when needed. Topics include transmission and pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment, drug resistance, TB-HIV co-infection, TB in children and adolescents, and key aspects of patient management. The format includes lectures, interactive discussions, and case studies.


AGENDA
Coming soon


WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The workshop is designed for physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals who are involved in the diagnosis and management of TB patients. Individuals who work in the following settings would benefit from attending this workshop:

  • TB Programs
  • Health Departments
  • Hospitals
  • Correctional Facilities
  • Long Term Care Facilities
  • Immigrant & Refugee Health
  • Community Health Settings
  • College or University Health Services

WHY COURSE IS NEEDED
As the incidence of tuberculosis continues to decline, maintaining clinical and public health expertise in TB is particularly challenging. Therefore, ongoing training and education are important for healthcare providers to enhance skills in TB diagnosis, follow recommended treatment guidelines, and interact effectively with public health agencies. This type of training is also important for new clinicians working in TB control or other settings.


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

  • Interpret epidemiologic trends to better screen and treat groups who are at high-risk for tuberculosis.
  • Apply the latest advances for assessing risk, testing, and treating TB infection to prevent development of disease.
  • Implement recommendations for prompt diagnosis, appropriate treatment and effective management of tuberculosis disease.
  • List approaches for addressing clinical and social challenges in the management of patients with tuberculosis to achieve successful outcomes.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
This course will build upon basic TB concepts. Prior to the course, it is recommended that participants review the CDC’s Core Curriculum on Tuberculosis: What the Clinician Should Know (Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/tb/education/corecurr/index.htm). In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credits, participants are required to attend the entire course, and complete an evaluation form. A post-course follow-up evaluation will be sent within 3 months of the course.


DISCLOSURE POLICY
All individuals who affect content of continuing education activities are required to disclose to the audience any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the activity. The activity faculty are further required to disclose discussion of off-label/investigational uses in their presentations. These disclosures will be made to the audience at the time of the activity.


APPLICATION INFORMATION & FEE
This course requires an application process. Please click below to apply:
https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cBA5RrjBMJsIRyC


Please note that the fee for this course is $210 and payment must be received prior to the course. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.


Notification of acceptance and additional course information will be sent via email.


CANCELLATION AND REFUND INFORMATION
Please note that refunds will only be issued if registrants notify their cancellation by March 25. We will not be able to provide any refunds if registrants cancel after the deadline.
We reserve the right to modify the activity content, faculty and activities, and to cancel this activity, if necessary.


FUNDING DISCLOSURE
Funding for this conference 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.

If you require an accommodation because of a disability, or if you have any additional needs or other questions, please contact Priscilla Moreira at pkm51@rutgers.edu.