Tuberculosis

Course overview

The purpose of this course is to review the characteristics of Tuberculosis (TB); transmission, Describe symptoms of TB disease, TB infection control program, control measures, Administrative measures, Environmental controls, Use of respiratory protective equipment, treatment, discuss Individuals most likely to become infected/ high risk population, nursing care/ interventions and rationale. Infection control practices and regulations within the workplace, to educate and reinforce the knowledge of nurses; ARNP, CNS, RN, LPN, Respiratory Care professionals, OT/OTA Therapist, CNA, Licensed Midwifery professionals, who are working in the health care environment, as well as other individuals, students, regarding Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards/ regulations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations, handling /appropriate use of Personal protective equipment (PPE) and other standards that relates to infection control. The prevalence of TB in the United States;Georgia, Alabama, Florida, District of Columbia and New York.