Tuberculosis: What You Need to Know

Contact Hours: 4

Author(s):

Alesha Campbell ACNPC-AG

Course Overview

In this course, learners can expect to learn the foundations of tuberculosis, including its epidemiology, pathophysiology, and transmission. They will also learn the clinical signs and symptoms of tuberculosis and the treatment regimen in depth. Additionally, they will learn about areas that require further research.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Assessment
  3. Epidemiology
  4. Transmission
  5. Pathophysiology of Active Tuberculosis Infection Manifestations
  6. Clinical Signs and Symptoms
  7. Pulmonary Tuberculosis
  8. Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis
  9. Miliary Tuberculosis
  10. Diagnosis
  11. Treatment
  12. Special Treatment Considerations for the Critically Ill Patient
  13. Self-Management
  14. Research Findings
  15. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

  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

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

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.

It will take the average learner 240 minutes to complete and awards 4 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

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

Requirements 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

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.