Tuberculosis: Prevention and Control (Update Available)


Overview/Description
Target Audience
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Overview/Description
This course will provide you with a basic understanding of tuberculosis, common modes of transmission, methods of prevention, tests used to determine TB, and what to do if an exposure occurs. Information presented will help minimize serious health risks to persons who may have personal exposure to tuberculosis in the workplace. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to recall facts associated with tuberculosis, describe common modes of transmission, state methods to prevent transmission, and list steps to take if an exposure occurs. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology.

Target Audience
Anyone with potential exposure to tuberculosis in the workplace

Expected Duration (hours)
0.5

Lesson Objectives

Tuberculosis: Prevention and Control (Update Available)

  • identify common modes of transmission
  • identify true statements about tuberculosis
  • identify tests used to determine TB
  • cite methods to prevent transmission
  • identify what to do if you suspect TB exposure
  • Course Number:
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