The Pediatrician's Role in TB Elimination in the US - Online CME

Access to this online course is available from the date of purchase until the course expires on September 19, 2026. Credit must be claimed within that time period.

Course Director: Dr. Zelalem Temesgen and James T. Gaensbauer, M.D., M.S.

Recorded June 27, 2023

This 1-hour webinar given by one of our Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist on how pediatrician's can help aid in the elimination of tuberculosis.

Target Audience

This course is designed for physicians and allied health professionals who provide care for children, particularly in the ambulatory care setting.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify key points of engagement in the cascade of pediatric TB care for primary care physicians and highlight the essential role of primary care in supporting public health efforts.
  • Provide updates on epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric latent TB infection and active tuberculosis.
  • Encourage practice-based activities to more precisely and comprehensively identify pediatric patients and family members at risk of latent tuberculosis infection.


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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
09/18/2023
Course expires: 
09/19/2026
Part of: 
The Pediatrician's Role in TB Elimination in the US - Livestream (virtual) and Online

Course Directors
Zelalem Temesgen, M.D.

Mayo Faculty
James T. Gaensbauer, M.D., M.S

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 enduring material 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.

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Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
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Access to this online course is available from the date of purchase until the course expires on September 19, 2026. Credit must be claimed within that time period.
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