Description

This CEU provides an updated overview of tuberculosis (TB), how it spreads, and how to protect yourself and clients during collection procedures. TB remains a public health concern, especially for mobile providers entering homes, community centers, or crowded workplaces.

This course is beneficial for specimen collectors, DNA technicians, caregivers, CHWs, mobile health workers, and anyone performing services in diverse community settings.

Why Collectors Need This:

• You work in public spaces, workplaces, homes, and high-traffic areas
• Exposure risk increases when working around coughing clients
• Understanding airborne illness prevention improves safety
• Helps maintain professional infection control standards

Topics Covered:

• What TB is and how it spreads
• Signs and symptoms of active TB
• Prevention strategies
• Protecting yourself in closed or mobile environments
• Infection control precautions

What You’ll Learn:

• How TB transmission occurs
• How to identify potential risks
• How to reduce exposure when working in the field
• How infection control prevents airborne diseases

What You Receive:

✔ CE Credit Hours: 1
✔ Completion Certificate
✔ Mobile-friendly access