TB Diagnostics Demystified: Practical Insights for Clinical Decision-Making

March 20, 2025

James Gaensbauer, M.D., MScPH

Guest Faculty : Madiha Fida, M.B.B.S.

March 20, 2025 - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Central Time - Live Webinar

This webinar explores mycobacterial diagnostic tools and their applications in TB prevention and treatment. Participants learn to effectively use and interpret Tuberculin Skin Tests (TSTs), interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs), and cultures for diagnosing latent TB infection (LTBI) and active TB disease. Case studies will highlight real-world challenges and best practices for leveraging these tools in clinical practice.

Target Audience

This course is designed for allied health professionals, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, resident/fellows, and healthcare professionals working in a public healthcare setting.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Interpret tuberculin skin tests (TSTs) and interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) results to guide clinical decision-making.
  • Analyze culture results to accurately diagnose TB disease.
  • Evaluate new diagnostic tools and techniques for TB detection.


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 ACPE
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 IPCE
Event starts: 
03/20/2025 - 12:00pm
Event ends: 
03/20/2025 - 1:00pm
Internet Live Activity
Rochester, MN 55901
United States

Broadcast in Central Time

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

Course Director
James Gaensbauer, M.D., MScPH

Madiha Fida, M.B.B.S.

Mayo Clinic Faculty

 

 

 

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. 


ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.00 ACPE Knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
UAN Number: JA0000238-0000-25-021-L01-P


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 ACPE
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 IPCE
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Broadcast in Central Time

To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.

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