TB Diagnosis and Treatment 2023 

This 5-week course will familiarize the clinician and healthcare worker with all the aspects of tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment using an interdisciplinary and interactive approach. This hybrid course includes lectures and activities completed on your own and live interactive case management sessions conducted via Zoom weekly.

Here’s a breakdown of what that looks like:

  • Before class (~1.5 hours): Watch recorded lectures and take a short quiz to highlight key points and check your understanding.
  • During the live session (~2.5 hours): Apply what you learned before through case-based learning, discussing case studies as a class, and working through them in small groups.
  • After class (~1.5 hours): Practice what you learned in class by answering questions about a case and then briefly reflecting on key takeaways and remaining questions.


Course Goals

  • Apply the current guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of tuberculosis.
  • Identify populations at high risk for LTBI and TB disease, and strategies to target these populations.
  • Gain expert insight for the medical management of TB.
  • Recognize the roles of the multidisciplinary healthcare professionals needed to provide improved TB care


Target Audience

The course is designed for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and field staff who interact with TB patients.


Prerequisites

Participants must have basic knowledge of tuberculosis. If you have less than 5 years of tuberculosis experience, you must complete the following: 


Key Dates

Application Open: March 29- April 7 (or until the course is full)  
Notification of acceptance: Monday, April 10 
Registration: Monday, April 10-Friday April 21 
Course Open: Monday, April 24
Course dates: Thursday, April 27-Thursday, May 25
Live Session Dates: 

  • Kickoff: April 27th, 9 am - 11:30 am EDT  
  • Module 1 Live Session: May 4, 9 am - 11:30 am EDT
  • Module 2 Live Session: May 11, 9 am - 11:30 am EDT
  • Module 3 Live Session: May 18, 9 am - 11:30 am EDT
  • Module 4 Live Session: May 25, 9 am - 11:30 am EDT


Technology Requirements

Since this course is conducted remotely and uses both a learning management system (Canvas) and web conferencing software (Zoom), the following are required:

  • Updated browser (can include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge)
  • Webcam or other mobile device (e.g., smartphone, tablet) that can support video conferencing.
  • Reliable internet connection that can support video conferencing (please contact your local IT support if you’re unsure)
  • (Recommended) Laptop or desktop. A tablet or smartphone may not have the same functionality.


Technology Proficiency

For the best experience in this course, we recommend the following proficiencies:

  • Comfort using web browsers and navigating the internet
  • Comfort with downloading files and adding attachments (PDF, Word, and PowerPoint) Comfort with video conferencing (Zoom, Teams, etc.)
  • Comfort with online learning (watching videos, completing online activities)


Technology Readiness Survey

To gauge your readiness to take this online course, please take this readiness survey.


Time Commitment

This course will take approximately 24 hours total, with 4 - 6 hours expected each week. Each week will include:

  • Content to review on your own (~1.5 hours)
  • A live remote session (~2.5 hours)
  • Activities to complete on your own (~1.5 hours)

The content and skills gained in this course build upon each other. Therefore, it's important to attend all live sessions.

If you are new to online or remote learning, you may set aside more time to complete the work as you get comfortable with online learning tools.


Application

To be considered for the course, you must submit a completed application by April 7, 2023, at 5:00 pm EDT. Participants will be notified of acceptance no later than April 10th and will receive access to registration on April 10th.
Priority will be given to those in the SNTC region. 

CE and CME: pending


Cost 
This course is free to attend.


Questions?

Contact SNTC at sntc@medicine.ufl.edu or 352-273-7682.

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