Completed 2024 Trainings
March 6, 2024
Oakland, California [in-person training]
This training is intended for civil surgeons, and their medical staff in California, who complete medical examinations of applicants seeking to adjust their immigration status in the United States. Staff involved in latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) reporting, health education, and linkage to care, may also benefit from this training.
March 22, 2024
San Francisco, California [in-person or virtual participation]
This event is intended for all members of the tuberculosis community including healthcare professionals, researchers and advocates.
June 5, 2024
[virtual training] TB Case Management and Contact Investigation Core Training Module 1
This is the first in a series of virtual TB Case Management and Contact Investigation Intensive (CMCI) trainings occurring during 2024. These trainings are part of the Curry Center’s CMCI core training, which is designed for tuberculosis case managers and public health nurses who deliver case management services to patients with active or latent TB within the public health setting.
This training is an entry-level session intended for nurses and other healthcare providers who are within their first year of providing TB case management services for active or latent tuberculosis.
June 7, 2024
Glendale, Arizona [off-site, in-person training]
This training is intended for Arizona-based healthcare clinicians (MDs, DOs, PAs, NPs, and RNs). Due to limited space, priority is given to clinical healthcare providers practicing within the region. Please note: application is available via AETC partner website.
June 20, 2024
[virtual training] TB Case Management and Contact Investigation Core Training Module 2
This is the second in a series of virtual TB Case Management and Contact Investigation Intensive (CMCI) trainings occurring during 2024. These trainings are part of the Curry Center’s CMCI core training, which is designed for tuberculosis case managers and public health nurses who deliver case management services to patients with active or latent TB within the public health setting.
This training is intended for nurses and case managers who provide care to persons undergoing evaluation and/or treatment for latent TB infection (LTBI). It is an entry-level training for nurses/case managers within their first year or two of providing tuberculosis-related prevention and care services. This training will cover the fundamentals of diagnosing and treating LTBI. Participants will also apply what they learn in large group activities to reinforce the concepts.
July 9, 2024
Seattle, Washington [in-person training]
This training is intended for nurses, communicable disease investigators, and other licensed medical care providers who work with patients with TB.
July 10, 2024
Seattle, Washington [in-person training]
This training is intended as an introductory training covering the basics of latent TB infection (LTBI) diagnosis and treatment for physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical care providers who manage patients at risk for TB. Interpretation of IGRAs (vs. tuberculosis skin test) and treatment regimen choices are discussed and there is an opportunity to apply this information in case discussions.
July 11-12, 2024
Seattle, Washington [in-person training]
This training is intended for as an advanced training for physicians and clinical care providers who diagnose and/or treat patients with active tuberculosis. The training provides an overview of laboratory diagnostics, medical management, care of the pediatric patients, radiology, and management of drug-resistance and other advanced topics for the care of patients with tuberculosis.
July 17, 2024
[virtual training] TB Case Management and Contact Investigation Core Training Module 3
This is the third in a series of virtual TB Case Management and Contact Investigation Intensive (CMCI) trainings occurring during 2024. These trainings are part of the Curry Center’s CMCI core training, which is designed for tuberculosis case managers and public health nurses who deliver case management services to patients with active or latent TB within the public health setting.
This is an entry-level training for nurses/case managers who are within their first year or two of providing TB case management for patients with active tuberculosis. This training will cover the fundamentals of medical and case management of patients with drug-susceptible tuberculosis. Participants will also apply what they learn to case scenarios to reinforce the concepts.
BPaL/M Treatment Regimen: What the Nurse Needs to Know
July 30, 2024
[virtual training]
This training is intended for public health nurses who provide case management for persons with active tuberculosis in Utah. The training provides an overview of the BPaL/M regimen, the criteria for use, commons side effects, monitoring for adverse events, treatment duration and drug resistance.
August 8, 2024
[webinar]
The Bridges to Build series originated on a call to action to focus on cultural and structural humility, as well as meeting patients where they are. The past three iterations have focused on TB in African American patients, TB in Binational patients, and TB in the Asian and Asian American communities. This training focuses on the Pacific Island (PI) community’s experience within the continental United States, access to care, and the quality of care they receive. We will share specific strategies for clinicians and programs to consider so that TB care for PI patients can be improved, leading to better health outcomes.
September 24-25, 2024
Oakland, California [in-person training]
This 2-day workshop is intended for supervisors, managers, nurses, physicians, or other tuberculosis public health professionals who lead teams. This workshop will focus on Brené Brown’s book, Dare to Lead. It will review the 4 different sections, reflecting on the overall concepts and linking them to the public health environment. Participants will evaluate the health and well-being of their team and how to best support their team as a leader. The workshop will allow time for reflection, connection, and sharing. We strongly encourage participants to read the book before the workshop.
October 7, 2024
Oakland, California [in-person training]
This training is intended as an introductory training covering the basics of latent TB infection (LTBI) diagnosis and treatment for physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical care providers who manage patients at risk for TB. Interpretation of IGRAs (vs. tuberculosis skin test) and treatment regimen choices are discussed and there is an opportunity to apply this information in case discussions.
October 8-10, 2024
Oakland, California [in-person training]
This training is intended as an advanced training for physicians and clinical care providers who diagnose and/or treat patients with active tuberculosis. The training provides an overview of laboratory diagnostics, medical management, care of the pediatric patients, radiology, and management of drug-resistance and other advanced topics for the care of patients with tuberculosis.
October 24, 2024
[webinar]
This webinar will review patient scenarios, factors to consider, and general guidance to support patients and protect public health. Presenters will share hospice and palliative care resources to help patients, families, and healthcare staff. This webinar is part of a collaborative Nurse Education Series. The 4 Tuberculosis Centers of Excellence for Training, Education, and Medical Consultation (TB COEs) have partnered with the National Tuberculosis Nursing Coalition (NTNC) to offer a tuberculosis nurse case conference series.
October 28, 2024
[webinar]
This webinar will provide an overview of what happens to people after they complete TB treatment, with an emphasis on the morbidity and mortality they may face. This session will also discuss potential strategies to help support people post-treatment.
October 29, 2024
San Francisco, California [in-person training]
This full-day training is intended for tuberculosis case managers and public health nurses who deliver case management services to patients with active or latent TB within the public health setting.
November 4, 2024
San Francisco, California [in-person training]
This half-day training is intended for public health nurses, nurse case managers, nurse educators, and other healthcare professionals who want to bring best practices in sputum collection and induction to their colleagues and patients.
November 6, 2024
[webinar]
This webinar is intended for public health agency personnel and other healthcare workers who process billing and will provide an overview of how and what it takes to develop a billing program at a public health agency. Presenters will provide reflections and success stories to make the process more transparent, accessible, and achievable.
November 12, 2024
[webinar]
This webinar is intended for all public health personnel and healthcare providers who are responsible for collecting demographic data. The webinar will focus on the demographic questions asked on the Report of Verified Case of Tuberculosis (RVCT) and provide strategies for how to become more comfortable asking these and other sensitive questions during interviews.
November 13, 2024
[virtual training] TB Case Management and Contact Investigation Core Training Module 5
This is the fifth in a series of virtual TB Case Management and Contact Investigation Intensive (CMCI) trainings occurring during 2024. These trainings are part of the Curry Center’s CMCI core training, which is designed for tuberculosis case managers and public health nurses who deliver case management services to patients with active or latent TB within the public health setting. This training is intended for nurses and case managers and staff who conduct contact investigations.