206 - Fundamentals of TB Contact Investigation

Course Description

Offered by Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center, this 4-week course is designed for nurses and field staff new to contact investigation and covers transmission and pathogenesis of TB, deciding when to initiate an investigation, determining the start and end of the infectious period, prioritizing contacts, communication skills, and cultural and diversity considerations. This online blended course includes weekly live interactive sessions (1.5 hours) conducted via Zoom and pre-recorded lectures and activities completed on your own before and after the live session (~2 hours).

For more information about continuing education credits, please see the course flyer available at the SNTC website. 

Please note that this course is available by application only. If you did not receive approval of a previous application, your enrollment will be cancelled.

Key Dates

• Enrollment Dates: Sept 23 - Oct 1
• Course Dates: October 7 - November 1
• Live Session Dates (Mandatory for CE): 
  • Week 1: Wednesday, Oct 9, 9 – 10:30 AM ET 
  • Week 2: Wednesday, Oct 16, 9 – 10:30 AM ET 
  • Week 3: Wednesday, Oct 23, 9 – 10:30 AM ET 
  • Week 4: Wednesday, Oct 30, 9 – 10:30 AM ET

Contact Us 

For more information, please email us at sntc@medicine.ufl.edu