Symptom Recognition and Effective Management of Tuberculosis (TB)

Montevideo, MN US
September 11, 2024

Speaker: James Gaensbauer, M.D., MScPH

This session is designed to equip healthcare providers with the skills and knowledge to recognize and respond to symptoms in patients with suspected or confirmed tuberculosis (TB). Attendees will learn to identify early TB symptoms and distinguish them from those that appear as the disease progresses to an active stage, enabling earlier detection and more effective patient management.

Target Audience

This event is designed for a diverse audience of healthcare professionals, including Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Pharmacists, Residents and Fellows, as well as Public Health Professionals and Healthcare Administrators.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify key symptoms and risk factors in patients with suspected or confirmed tuberculosis (TB) for timely action.
  • Distinguish between early TB symptoms and those indicating advanced disease to catch TB earlier and reduce infectiousness.
  • Use evidence-based methods to assess symptoms and risk factors, ensuring accurate diagnosis and proper care for TB patients.

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
Event starts: 
09/11/2024 - 12:00pm
Event ends: 
09/11/2024 - 2:00pm
CCM Health Wellness Center
81985 street
Floor 58
Montevideo, MN 17630
United States

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Credit Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.00 ACPE Knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
UAN Number: JA0000238-0000-24-148-L01-P


ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

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Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
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