Registration for this training ended on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 16:45
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Note: Seats are limited for this in-person training.
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This is an in-person [San Francisco, CA] training with no remote participation option.
Time: [registration: 8:00 - 8:30 am]
- Day 1 (Monday, December 2): 8:30 am - 4:45 pm
- Day 2 (Tuesday, December 3): 8:15 am - 4:00 pm
- Day 3 (Wednesday, December 4): 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Please note times listed are subject to change.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2024 [Notification of status in training usually takes 2-5 business days after deadline]
Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. Individuals must have supervisor approval. 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.
Pre-requisite materials:
Cost: There is no fee for this training.
Credit: This training is approved for up to 19.25 continuing education hours (see below). Certificates will be available after the completion of the 4 month post-training follow-up.
Target Audience/Training Description: The training is intended for public health nurses and other public health staff who conduct or manage TB contact investigations. The course introduces learners to the fundamental concepts of TB contact investigations and is a prerequisite for participation in subsequent TB interviewing skills training. Topics include transmission and pathogenesis, introduction to TB contact investigations, the systematic approach to TB contact investigations, communication skills and cultural and diversity considerations. Exercises are focused on deciding when to initiate a contact investigation, determining the infectious period, and prioritizing contacts, and improving cross-cultural communication.
Topics covered (partial list):
- Transmission and Pathogenesis
- Introduction to TB Contact Investigation Process
- Systematic Approach to TB Contact Investigations
- Effective TB Interviewing for Contact Investigations
- Communication Skills
- Cultural and Diversity Awareness
- Interview Question Types
- Interviewing for Tuberculosis Contact Investigations
- Introduction to Contact Investigation Role Play/Feedback
- Participant 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:
This in-person training includes didactic lectures and small group activities focused on skill building for improved tuberculosis interviewing skills along with pre-test and pre-course self assessment each day. Individuals must participate in all three 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 19.25 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.
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The Curry International Tuberculosis Center is designated as a Tuberculosis Center of Excellence for Training, Education, and Medical Consultation (TB COE) 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 seventeen jurisdictions: Alaska, Arizona, California (including Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco), Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the U.S. Pacific Island Territories.
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Important:
For your application to be considered, we require completion of the enrollment questions. To begin, please click Apply. Complete the enrollment questions that appear on the next page. To finish, click Submit.
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(will be provided in confirmation email)
San Francisco, CA 00000
United States