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ForwardIA Tuberculosis (TB) Clinical Intensive 2024 - Live only
Course Director: James Gaensbauer, M.D., M.S.
October 24 - 25, 2024 - Unity Point/Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
October 24th will be designated for physicians, physician assistants, and ARNPs only to address the specific learning needs of this group. Then October 25th will be tailored to meet the needs of nurses and all healthcare professionals interested in deepening their knowledge of tuberculosis.
Thursday, October 24: Physicians, Physician Assistants, and ARNPs Only
This intensive course offers a thorough examination of tuberculosis infection, disease, and clinical care, with a focus on diagnosing and treating both TB disease and latent TB infection (LTBI). The course itinerary has been designed to cater to the specific requirements of physicians, physician assistants, and ARNPs, featuring a combination of lectures and interactive case review sessions.
Friday, October 25: Nurses and other healthcare professionals
This intensive course offers a thorough examination of tuberculosis infection, disease, and clinical care, with a focus on diagnosing and treating both TB disease and latent TB infection (LTBI). The course itinerary has been designed to cater to the specific requirements of nurses and other health care professionals, featuring a combination of lectures and interactive case review sessions.
Target Audience
Target audience for Thursday, October 24 (Physicians, physician assistants, and ARNPs only)
This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, and ARNPs working in a public or private healthcare setting.
Target audience for Friday, October 25 (Nurses and other healthcare professionals)
This course is designed for nurses, nurse practitioners, and healthcare professionals working in a public or private healthcare setting.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
Day 1: Thursday, October 24
- Identify diagnostic strategies for the detection of M. tuberculosis.
- Recognize appropriate treatment plans for TB disease and Latent TB infection.
- Identify unique considerations for children with TB.
Day 2 : Friday, October 25
- Identify diagnostic strategies for the detection of M. tuberculosis.
- Recognize appropriate treatment plans for TB disease and Latent TB infection.
- Identify unique considerations for children with TB.
- Recognize treatment challenges for TB patients with diabetes.
- Recall strategies for managing adverse drug reactions in TB patients
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
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