Latent Tuberculosis Infection: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management for Primary Care Providers - 12:00 p.m. Central Time

Rochester, MN US
September 25, 2024

Speaker: Avish Nagpal, M.D.

September 25, 2024 - Webinar - Broadcast in Central Time

Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) is a significant public health concern due to its potential to progress to active TB if untreated. This session will provide healthcare providers with essential knowledge on LTBI, including distinguishing it from active TB, accurately diagnosing it using TST and IGRAs and treating it with current regimens. The session will also explore strategies for effectively managing LTBI patients, emphasizing patient education, adherence, and collaboration with public health resources, ensuring that any healthcare provider can confidently manage LTBI cases.

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:

  • Explain the basic principles of latent tuberculosis infection, including its prevalence, risk factors, and the differences between LTBI and active TB disease.
  • Identify the appropriate diagnostic tools and criteria for LTBI, including interpreting tuberculin skin tests (TST) and interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs).
  • Describe the current treatment options and challenges in treating LTBI.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
Event starts: 
09/25/2024 - 12:00pm
Event ends: 
09/25/2024 - 1:00pm
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Broadcast in Central Time

Virtual Training – September 25, 2024

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST

 

Time

Agenda

12:00 p.m.

Welcome Participants; Speaker Introduction

MCCT Education Staff

12:05 p.m.

Presentation – Latent Tuberculosis Infection: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management for Primary Care Providers

Avish Nagpal, M.D.

Session Description: Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) is a significant public health concern due to its potential to progress to active TB if untreated. This session will provide healthcare providers with essential knowledge on LTBI, including distinguishing it from active TB, accurately diagnosing it using TST and IGRAs and treating it with current regimens. The session will also explore strategies for effectively managing LTBI patients, emphasizing patient education, adherence, and collaboration with public health resources, ensuring that any healthcare provider can confidently manage LTBI cases.

12:50 p.m.

Q&A Session – Facilitated by the Mayo Clinic Center for Tuberculosis

MCCT Education Staff

1:00 p.m.

Wrap-up and Adjourn Webinar

MCCT Education Staff

Internet Live Activity
19164 street
Floor 71
Rochester, MN 57228
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:  JA0000238-0000-24-153-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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