Resources
2023 Calendar
24th
March
World TB Day: TB in Texas - Webcast
Online
25th
April
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.
18th
May
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.
Brochure • Registration
The University of Texas at Tyler is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To qualify for receiving continuing education, all sessions must be attended and an evaluation completed. Partial credit will NOT be given. Upon completion of the course and evaluation, certificates will be distributed by email within two weeks after the course. This activity's planners and presenters have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
6th
June
Tuberculin Skin Test (TST): Training the Trainer with Practicum
In-Person, San Antonio, TX
This course is designed for TB personnel responsible for training staff and other health care workers on the proper placement and reading of the TST.
Brochure • Registration
The University of Texas at Tyler is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To qualify for receiving continuing education, all sessions must be attended and an evaluation completed. Partial credit will NOT be given. Upon completion of the course and evaluation, certificates will be distributed by email within two weeks after the course. This activity's planners and presenters have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
13th
September
TB Intensive
In-Person, Houston, TX
This course is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses with direct experience in the management of patients, with, or at risk of TB within the state of Texas. This is not an introductory course.
31st
October
New TB Contact Investigation (Pilot)
In-Person, San Antonio, TX
This pilot course is a one-day, fast paced skill-building training targeted for healthcare and community outreach workers who actively work as contact investigators in the state of Texas.