Resources

2023 Calendar

24th

March

World TB Day: TB in Texas - Webcast

Online

Brochure • Agenda Registration

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.