Tuberculosis in the Healthcare Environment

This course presents fundamental information on guarding against tuberculosis infection in healthcare environments. Upon completing the course, employees should:
– Understand the health risks presented by tuberculosis (TB) today.
– Recognize the special risks of exposure to TB they may encounter as part of their job.
– Understand how their facility’s TB prevention and control plan helps reduce these risks.
– Know specific procedures they should follow to prevent the transmission of TB.