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This training is presented by the Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center.
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: There is no fee for this training.
Credit: This training is approved for up to 29.5 continuing education hours (see below).
Target/Intended Audience
The course is designed for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and field staff who are interested in a multidisciplinary approach to tuberculosis (TB) care.
Description
This four-day intensive course will familiarize the clinician with all the aspects of tuberculosis infection, disease and clinical care using an interdisciplinary and interactive approach. The curriculum is provided through lecture and interactive case management sessions. The faculty is selected for their unique skill in encouraging interaction and building rapport with participants. The atmosphere is relaxed with an expectation that a free exchange of questions, comments and information will occur.
Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
• Understand the current guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of tuberculosis.
• Identify populations at high risk for LTBI and TB disease, and strategies to target these populations.
• Gain expert insight for the medical management of TB, including MDR-TB, pediatric TB, HIV/TB co-infection and other co-morbidities.
• Recognize the roles of the multidisciplinary healthcare professionals needed to provide improved TB care.
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Continuing Medical Education
The Curry International Tuberculosis Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians Comprehensive Clinical Course is approved for 29.50 continuing education hours.
The Curry International Tuberculosis Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 29.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Education
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 educational conference (OR COURSE) is approved for 29.50 continuing education hours.
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.
Gainesville, FL
United States