Resources
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3rd
January
Introduction to TB Nurse Case Management Online
Online
The goal of this course is to provide an introductory training experience covering the basic elements, knowledge, and skills essential for the nurse case manager responsible for the care of patients with active TB disease and their contacts. This course also provides new nurses with the foundation necessary to attend Heartland’s TB Nurse Case Management course.
8th
March
TB Contact Investigation Interviewing Skills Course
San Antonio, TX
The goal of the course is to improve the TB contact investigation and interviewing skills to increase proficiency of new and experienced healthcare personnel responsible for conducting TB contact investigations.
24th
March
World TB Day From the Heartland News Desk Webcast
San Antonio, TX
Topics discussed will include The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on TB Numbers and Deaths, Non-HIV TB Related Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS), Study 31 Implementation – Important Considerations, New Terminology for XDR-TB, Listening to Patient Voices.
29th
March
Essentials of TB Nurse Case Management Online
Online
This course is intended for nurses and public health staff who are actively engaged in the identification, case management, and treatment of patients with tuberculosis (TB) infection or disease.
4th
May
Kansas Infectious Disease Symposium (KIDS) Pre-conference
Overland Park, KS
An informative 2-day event where you'll hear regional and national experts from the public and private sector discuss emerging public health issues. Expand your knowledge of how infectious diseases are contained and managed. Connect with local, state and federal partners to share the latest information on disease prevention and how to improve health outcomes.
21st
June
TB Contact Investigation: Interviewing Skills Course
San Antonio, TX
The target audience for this course are healthcare personnel responsible for conducting TB contact investigation interviews.