Prevention and Control of TB, Parts 1-2 (US)
22 min! Run Time
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Description
Tuberculosis, or TB, is a bacterial infection that spreads through the air, so healthcare workers need to know how to manage it.
What this course covers:
- How TB spreads through the air
- Identifying TB in people who may be ill or at high risk
- Preventing the spread of infection
- Controlling TB in the healthcare setting
- Protecting your patients and yourself
These courses are ideal for anyone who works in the healthcare industry.
System Requirements
See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base
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Prevention and Control of TB, Parts 1-2 (US)
This course provides learners with an in-depth overview of abatement methods for the control of tuberculosis (TB), including early identification, medical surveillance and case management. This course also includes information about employer recordkeeping requirements. This course is intended for a broad range of workers in the healthcare industry and is appropriate for all job descriptions, including non-healthcare workers as well as hands-on caregivers.
Course Objectives:
Describe abatement methods used in the prevention and control of tuberculosis (TB);Describe the components of a TB medical surveillance program;Describe the importance of case management in controlling the spread of TB;Describe the impact of having TB on a healthcare worker's ability to work;Describe TB recordkeeping requirements for the healthcare industry
Duration: 10 min.
This course provides learners with an overview of methods to prevent and control tuberculosis (TB) in the healthcare environment. This course is intended for a broad range of workers in the healthcare industry and is appropriate for all job descriptions, including non-healthcare workers as well as hands-on caregivers.
Course Objectives:
Describe methods to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) in the healthcare environment;Describe the importance of having an infection control plan for TB;Describe control measures important in preventing the spread of TB;Describe housekeeping and cleaning procedures to follow for contaminated rooms;Describe components of the respiratory program and respirator use when caring for patients with suspected or confirmed TB
Duration: 13 min.