Tuberculosis: What You Need to Know

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. Definition
3. Assessment
4. Epidemiology
5. Transmission
6. Pathophysiology
7. Clinical Signs and Symptoms
8. Diagnosis
9. Etiology
10. Treatment
11. Self-Management
12. Research Findings
13. Conclusion

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Tuberculosis. It will take the average learner 240 minutes to complete and awards 4 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. List risk factors for tuberculosis infection
2. Explain the transmission of tuberculosis infection from one individual to another.
3. Lists the diagnostic tests utilized in diagnosing tuberculosis infection
4. Lists the drug regimens for the treatment of tuberculosis infection as well as their common adverse effects
5. Identify areas in need of further research

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.