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Ending TB in the Last Frontier
Training Description
A half-day training for physicians, nurses, and healthcare workers on recent advances in diagnosis and treatment of TB infection to prevent TB disease. This training is offered by the Curry International Tuberculosis Center and has been planned in collaboration with the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, the Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services, and the Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center. Online viewing will be available.
Topics Include:
• Identification of high-risk populations for targeted TB screenings
• Interpretation and use of IGRAs for diagnostic testing
• LTBI treatment options, including shorter course use of rifampin and 3HP
Continuing Education Credits
The Curry International Tuberculosis Center (CITC) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This
training is approved for up to 4.0 continuing education hours.
CITC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the
activity.
CITC is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California State Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 12308. This training is approved for up to
4.0 continuing education hours. Board requirements prevent us from offering CE credit to people who arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of the training, or leave the training
early. Therefore, partial credit will not be awarded.
Treat TB Infection & Prevent TB Disease
Join us for a free half-day training
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Anchorage, Alaska
For additional information and registrationhttps://www.currytbcenter.ucsf.edu/trainings/ending-
tb-last-frontier