Tuberculosis Basics Self-Paced

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-TUBBAS-R1

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Identify common signs and symptoms of tuberculosis.
Discuss ways to prevent the spread of tuberculosis.
Describe how tuberculosis is transmitted.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

A. About This Course

B. Learning Objectives

Section 2: Understanding Tuberculosis

A. What is Tuberculosis?

B. How Is Tuberculosis Spread?

C. Risk Factors

D. Testing for TB

E. Airborne Precautions

F. Treatment

G. Review

Section 3: Conclusion

A. Summary

B. Course Contributor

C. References

D. Congratulations!

Instructor: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC

Ron Orth obtained a nursing degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985 and a B. A. in Health Care Administration from Concordia University in 1996. Mr. Orth possesses over 30 years of nursing experience with over 20 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Mr. Orth has extensive experience in teaching Medicare regulations to healthcare providers both in the US and internationally. Mr. Orth is currently the Director of Curriculum Design for Post-acute Care at Relias. Ron is certified in Healthcare Compliance through the Compliance Certification Board (CCB). Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.