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ForwardTuberculosis Clinical Intensive – Rochester, MN 2015
Preference will be given to attendees from these states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Registration Fees: This course is free of charge.
For additional information visit: Mayo Clinic Center for Tuberculosis
This two and a half day intensive course will familiarize the clinician and other health care professionals with all the aspects of tuberculosis infection, disease and clinical care using an interdisciplinary and interactive approach. Day 3 is designed to provide relevant content on public health nursing, case management and contact investigation. The curriculum is provided through lecture and interactive case management sessions. The faculty is selected for their unique skill in encouraging interaction and building rapport with participants. The atmosphere is relaxed with an expectation that a free exchange of questions, comments and information will occur.
Credit Information
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine designates this live activity, for a maximum of 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Health Care Professionals: A record of attendance will be provided to other healthcare professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.
Lodging Accommodations
Rooms are blocked at special rates at the Double Tree by Hilton, Rochester, MN for those who register by October 28th and mention that they will be attending the ‘TB Clinical Intensive Workshop.’ A government rate will be offered to government employees upon showing their government identification.
Please click link for map and details: Hotel Link or call 507-281-8000.
Target Audience
This course is designed for physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other health care professionals who are involved in the management of patients with tuberculosis (TB), supervise those who provide care for TB patients, or are TB control staff responsible for program management. In addition to health department staff, individuals who work in the following settings would benefit from attending this workshop: hospital infection control, college or university health, correctional facilities, long-term care facilities, immigrant and refugee health, or practice in the community.
Learning Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Apply current advances for assessing risk, testing and treating latent TB infection to prevent development of disease
- Apply recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of TB disease to prevent transmission and primary drug resistance
- Identify appropriate TB infection control measures along the continuum of care to prevent transmission and future cases of TB
- Describe approaches for managing adverse drug effects to anti-TB medications to minimize toxicity and ensure completion of therapy
- Explain how primary care providers and community agencies can collaborate to prevent missed opportunities in the diagnosis and treatment of TB
- Describe clinical presentation of TB disease in certain populations (e.g., patients co-infected with hepatitis, diabetes, or in correctional facilities).
Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Available Credit
- 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™