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ForwardAnnual Screening for Latent Tuberculosis in Healthcare Workers: No Longer Required - Online CME Course
Course Director: James T. Gaensbauer, M.D., M.S.
Faculty: Elitza S. Theel, Ph.D.
Access to this online course is available from the date of purchase until the course expires on September 21, 2026. Credit must be claimed within that time period.
This course reviews the methods available to detect latent infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, or latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), including the classic tuberculin skin test and the more recently developed interferon gamma release assays (IGRA). The advantages and limitations of each of these methods are discussed and the latest recommendations on their use are presented. This course also includes a discussion of recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on routine screening of healthcare workers for LTBI using IGRAs.
Target Audience
Allied health professional, nurse, pharmacist, physician, and healthcare professionals working in a public health setting.
Learning Objectives
- Review methods to detect latent tuberculosis infections (LTBI)
- Compare and contrast the TB skin test vs. interferon gamma release assays (IGRAs) for detection of LTBI
- Discuss role of IGRAs for detection of LTBI in healthcare workers (HCWs)
- Describe current recommendations for use of IGRAs in the US
Utilization of this Mayo Clinic online (enduring materials) course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be in this course.
Webinar Agenda – Tuesday, August 29, 2023 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central Time
Annual Screening for Latent Tuberculosis in Healthcare Workers in the US: No Longer Required
| Time | Topic | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. | Welcome Participants; Introduce Speaker – Dr. Theel | Courtney Klapperich |
| 10:05 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. | Presentation | Elitza S. Theel, Ph.D. |
| 10:55 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Q&A from participants | Courtney Klapperich |
Course Director: Zelalem Temesgen, M.D.
Faculty: Elitza S. Theel, Ph.D.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 ANCC
- 1.00 Attendance
Access to this online course is available from the date of purchase until the course expires on September 21, 2026. Credit must be claimed within that time period.
Registration required to claim CME credit.
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