Interpreting IGRA Results: Advanced Insights for Civil Surgeons

May 14, 2025

Course Director: James Gaensbauer, MD, MScPH
Mayo Faculty: Melanie Swift, M.D., M.P.H., Civil Surgeon and Madiha Fida, M.B.B.S.

May 14, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Webinar Broadcast in Central Time

This webinar focuses on enhancing civil surgeons' and supporting healthcare professionals’ understanding of interpreting Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) results in TB screening. As a follow-up to our introductory session on IGRA testing, this session dives deeper into the nuances of interpreting results, particularly in clinical scenarios civil surgeons frequently encounter.

Target Audience

This series is targeted to allied health professionals, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, residents/fellows, and civil surgeons as well as advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied health staff who help support civil surgeons and status adjusters.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Analyze IGRA test results in the context of TB screening for status adjusters.
  • Evaluate IGRA results in clinical situations encountered by civil surgeons.
  • Recognize key factors that influence IGRA interpretation.

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.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 IPCE
Event starts: 
05/14/2025 - 12:00pm
Event ends: 
05/14/2025 - 1:00pm
Internet Live Activity
Rochester, MN 55901
United States

May 14, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Webinar Broadcast in Central Time

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

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 live activity 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.

IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

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
  • 1.00 IPCE
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May 14, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Webinar Broadcast in Central Time


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