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The COVID-19 crisis has impacted the availability of CITC faculty and our community of learners for the 2020 training calendar. All in person trainings have been cancelled for 2020. Please watch this page for updates regarding upcoming webinars and virtural trainings.

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Focus on LTBI

October 15, 2020
[virtual 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.

(Application closed)

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Tuberculosis Clinical Intensive

October 19-21, 2020
[virtual 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. 

(Application closed)

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Tuberculosis Nurse Case Management: Pandemic Woes

October 23, 2020
[webinar]

This training is intended for tuberculosis nurses, nurse case managers, and other healthcare personnel who case manage patients with active tuberculosis. 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 this collaborative nurse case conference series.

(Application closed)

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Basic Lab Methods: A Virtual Training for TB Case Managers

December 3, 2020

[virtual training]

This training is intended for nurses and nurse case managers who provide care for TB patients within the public health setting. This 2-hour training will review the basics of TB diagnostic tests, and give participants an opportunity to apply what they learn to case scenarios in small group practice sessions.

(Application available)

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B-Notification (descriptive title TBD)

(December 8)

[webinar]

This training is intended for TB public health department staff who are involved with the B-Notification process and reporting. 

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Leadership in TB Public Health (descriptive title TBD)

December 16, 2020

[webinar]

This training is intended for anyone working in Tuberculosis public health who would like to improve their leadership skills.