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Nonclinical management of TB preventive treatment

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Nonclinical management of TB preventive treatment

The course aims to provide information on the WHO's global strategy for TB elimination and the significance of preventive TB treatment. The content covers a spectrum of pathological conditions associated with TB, from infection to disease, offering insights into the progression of the illness. The course learners will learn about the role and tasks of non-clinical support in preventive TB treatment.

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En mode autodidacte
Langue: English
Tuberculosis

Informations sur le cours

This module is based on important guidelines and updated recommendations for all stages of the TB care cascade related to TPT, namely the WHO consolidated guidelines on TB.  TPT services should be integrated within the overall TB care cascade and can efficiently contribute to efforts for TB case-finding among target populations. The key elements of the cascade include identifying target populations, ruling out TB disease, testing for TB infection (when required), enrolment and completion of a TPT course, and follow-up.

This series is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills across 13 distinct modules. Each module has been structured as an individual course, addressing different components essential to TB community-based services. This modular approach allows you to delve deeply into each component at your own pace as well as earn a certificate of achievement. While each course stands alone, together they form a cohesive learning experience, so, you can choose to complete all 13 courses to gain comprehensive knowledge or select specific courses that align with your learning needs and professional goals. These courses include:

  1. Awareness raising, risk communication, mobilization and meaningful engagement of community;
  2. Counselling of individuals at risk of TB;
  3. Non-clinical management of TB preventive treatment;
  4. Active TB case finding;
  5. Supported treatment observation;
  6. Case management of loss to follow-up and prevention of treatment interruption;
  7. Individual needs assessment;
  8. Mental health and psychological counselling and support;
  9. TB case management: non-clinical;
  10. Material support;
  11. Health education and counselling;
  12. Post-treatment social support and/or rehabilitation;
  13. Costing methodology.

Each module culminates in a thorough Course Assessment, enabling participants to gauge their understanding and proficiency in the covered material. A Certificate of Achievement is attainable for each module, awarded to participants who achieve a minimum score of 80% across all quizzes. Participants who receive a Record of Achievement can also download an Open Badge for this course. Click here to learn how. There is also a Final Self-Assessment to mark the end of all the 13 courses.

The following online course is developed by the TB Europe Coalition (TBEC) under the financial support of Stop TB Partnership, World Health Organization, The Center for Health Policies and Studies (PAS Center), The Global Fund and United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The views of the authors expressed herein do not necessarily represent the opinion of the funders. The course is intended to be used as a self-learning course. All reasonable precautions have been taken by TBEC and WHO to verify the information contained in this training. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the online training lies with the reader. In no event shall TBEC or any of the listed funders be liable for damages arising from its use.

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Ce que vous apprendrez

  • to describe the stages of TB development in accordance with contemporary knowledge and the significance of preventive treatment in achieving the global goal of tuberculosis elimination;
  • to list the main target populations, diagnostic possibilities, and treatment options for TB infection in accordance with current WHO recommendations;
  • to explain the role and tasks associated with non-clinical support in preventive TB treatment.

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Certificate Requirements

  • Obtenez un certificat de réussite en gagnant plus de 80% du nombre maximal de points pour la somme de toutes les tâches hebdomadaires.
  • Obtenez un Open Badge en complétant le cours.