Understanding Tuberculosis - California

Hours: 1.00

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-UTB-C

This course familiarizes the learner with tuberculosis and the screening requirements for those in care settings. The course discusses the pathophysiology of the disease, risk factors, screening requirements, diagnostics, and treatment.

Course Description

This course familiarizes the learner with tuberculosis and the screening requirements for those in care settings. The course discusses the pathophysiology of the disease, risk factors, screening requirements, diagnostics, and treatment.

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Certificates provided by accrediting body (2 Match)

California Department of Social Services Adult Residential Facilities

1.0 HOURS

Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Adult Residential Facilities.

Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-735-2

Approval # 224-0145-37178

Core of Knowledge: Physical Needs

This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact hours.

California Department of Social Services Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly

1.0 HOURS

Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Training Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of residential care facilities for the elderly.

Vendor/Provider # 2000224-740-2

Approval # 224-0145-37177

Core of Knowledge: Physical Needs for Elderly Persons

This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact hours.

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-UTB-C

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Explain the reason for screening healthcare workers and residents for tuberculosis.
Discuss the available treatments for active and latent tuberculosis.
Identify at least two challenges in the treatment of tuberculosis.
Describe the role and activities of a public health department with respect to tuberculosis.

Outline:

About Tuberculosis

The History of TB

Ways to Acquire TB

Risk for TB

Signs and Symptoms of TB

Review

Key Takeaways

Diagnosing TB

Review

Key Takeaways

TB Treatment and Screening

TB Treatment

TB Screening

TB Prevention

Review

Key Takeaways

Conclusion

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN

The content for this course was revised by Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN.
Kathleen has over 39 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, critical care, acute care, occupational health, and education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administration; All Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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Understanding Tuberculosis - California

This course familiarizes the learner with tuberculosis and the screening requirements for those in care settings. The course discusses the pathophysiology of the disease, risk factors, screening requirements, diagnostics, and treatment.

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California Department of Social Services Adult Residential Facilities

California Department of Social Services Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly

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