Certificate in TB Surveillance for Health Professionals
-- viewing nowThe Certificate in TB Surveillance for Health Professionals is a comprehensive course designed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential skills to tackle tuberculosis (TB) surveillance and control. This course is crucial in the current climate as the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, with 1.
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• Introduction to Tuberculosis (TB): Definition, causes, and types of TB
• TB Epidemiology: Global and domestic burden of TB, trends, and high-risk populations
• TB Transmission: Routes of transmission, factors affecting transmission, and preventing transmission
• TB Diagnosis: Clinical presentation, laboratory tests, and diagnostic algorithms
• TB Treatment: Drug-susceptible and drug-resistant TB treatment regimens, directly observed therapy (DOT), and treatment adherence
• TB Surveillance: Objectives, indicators, and data sources for TB surveillance, surveillance systems, and data analysis
• Contact Tracing: Principles, methods, and best practices for contact tracing
• Latent TB Infection (LTBI): Definition, diagnosis, and treatment of LTBI
• TB Prevention: Infection control, vaccination, and public health interventions
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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