Fundamentals of Tuberculosis Contact Investigation

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Note: Seats are limited. 

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[HYBRID training via Zoom and Canvas]
Thursday Training Dates and Times:
All of our virtual trainings are in Pacific Time. If you are unsure about your time zone, please use the Time Converter.

• October 06, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Pacific Time
• October 13, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Pacific Time
• October 20, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Pacific Time
• October 27, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Pacific Time

Participants will also be expected to complete self-paced homework assignments.

IMPORTANT: Please note this is a joint collaboration with the other Tuberculosis Centers of Excellence (TB COE). If you reside outside of the Western Region, please apply via your TB COE. 

Cost: There is no fee for this training.

Credit: This training is approved for up to 9.50 ANCC contact hours (see below). Certificates will be available from the Rutgers Global Tuberculosis Institute. Claiming continuing education credits is contingent on meeting all the requirements. The training requirements include attending all 4 live sessions, completing required homework assignments, submiting an evaluation, and adhering to the time commitment.

Target Audience: This training is intended for public health nurses and other public health staff who conduct or manage TB contact investigations.

Description: This training will introduce learners to the fundamental concepts of TB contact investigations. Topics will include transmission and pathogenesis, deciding when to initiate an investigation, determining the start and end of the infectious period, prioritizing contacts, communication skills, and cultural and diversity considerations.

This training will NOT address interviewing skills or techniques.

Technology: Participants will be expected to have access to a webcam or mobile device (e.g., tablet, smartphone), to turn on their video during the live sessions. A stable internet connection with access to external websites (not blocked by firewalls) is required.

Canvas: All participants will be expected to access the training content through the learning management system Canvas. After being accepted into the training, participants will receive further details on how to access the learning management system. Please note, participants may need to use a desktop computer or laptop to access Canvas rather than a tablet, iPad, or other mobile device.

Training Objectives:

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

• identify components of the systematic approach for conducting TB contact investigations
• assess which contacts are at highest risk for TB infection and TB disease and assign priorities
• explain the criteria for determining the beginning and end of the infectious period
• apply current standards for ensuring the evaluation of contacts for TB infection and disease

Training Format: This hybrid training will include live virtual sessions and self-paced homework. Participants will be enrolled in Canvas which is an online learning management system. Participants are expected to join all live sessions by video and actively participate in the discussion.  

Facilitators:

Derrick Felix
TB Program Consultant
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Dawn Tuckey, MPH
TB Program Consultant
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Christopher Vinnard, MD
Physician
Global Tuberculosis Institute

Renee Simmons-Wilkins
TB Education Consultant
Curry International Tuberculosis Center

Mark Wolman, MPH
Program Manager
Global Tuberculosis Institute

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

CNE: This activity is awarded 9.5 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim those contact hours actually spent participating in the activity.

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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:

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. Please do not click the back arrow button or close the window, otherwise your access to the questions will be closed. Completion of these questions is required for your application to be considered for acceptance.
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