Tuberculosis Contact Investigation Interviewing Skills Intensive

Registration for this training ended on Mon, 07/13/2015 - 23:30

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Time:   [registration: 7:30 - 8:00 am]

  • Day 1 (Tuesday, August 11): 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Day 2 (Wednesday, August 12): 8:00 am - 5:00pm
  • Day 3 (Thursday, August 13): 9:00 am - 4:30pm
  • Day 4 (Friday, August 14): 8:00 am - 3:30pm

Application Deadline: July 10, 2015

Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. To apply, please click the Apply button at the bottom of this screen and then complete the questions on the enrollment form. Note that you will be asked to log in if you haven't already done so. Applicants will be informed of their registration status within a few days of the application deadline. Directions and hotel information will be included with acceptance emails. 

Cost: There is no fee for this training.

Credit: This training is approved for up to 26.25 continuing education hours (see below). Certificates will be available after the completion of the 4 month post-training follow-up.

Target Audience: Health professionals responsible for conducting tuberculosis contact investigation interviews.

Topics covered include (partial list):

  • Introduction to TB Contact Investigation Process
  • Communication Skills 
  • Interview Question Types
  • Cultural and Diversity Considerations for Interviewing
  • Introduction to TB Interviewing
  • TB Interview Strategy Exercise/Role Plays
  • Meeting with Contacts for TB Assessment 
  • Special Circumstances/Role Plays

Training Objectives:

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  • explain the purpose of a TB contact investigation
  • describe core concepts and skills that are required to conduct TB contact investigations
  • determine when to initiate a TB contact investigation
  • describe the systematic approach to conduct TB contact investigations
  • describe how to maintain confidentiality
  • describe how to conduct an interview with index case
  • list steps of the interview format
  • describe patient education techniques

Training Format:
Includes didactic lectures and small group activities focused on skill building for improved tuberculosis interviewing skills. Individuals must participate in all four days of the training.

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The Curry International Tuberculosis Center is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California State Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 12308. This training is approved for up to 26.25 continuing education hours. Board requirements prevent us from offering CE credit to people who arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of the training, or leave the training early. Therefore, partial credit will not be awarded.

The Curry International Tuberculosis Center is designated as a Regional Tuberculosis Training and Medical Consultation Center (RTMCC) via a funded cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Curry International Tuberculosis Center prioritizes learners from the western region of the United States which consists of thirteen jurisdictions: Alaska, California (including Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco), Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and the U.S. Pacific Island Territories.

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Important:
In order for your application to be successfully submitted, you must complete the questions on the enrollment form, which will appear after you click the Apply button. Completion of these questions is required for your application to be considered for acceptance.

Course Dates
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Registration Dates
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Training Format
On-site
Total Hours
32.00
Location name
Curry International Tuberculosis Center
Location

Oakland, CA
United States

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