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ForwardIOWA Tuberculosis (TB) Clinical Intensive 2024 - Live only - For those that practice medicine in Iowa
For those that practice medicine in Iowa
Course Director: James Gaensbauer, M.D., M.S.
Join our comprehensive two-day intensive course focused on tuberculosis (TB) clinical care. Designed for healthcare professionals, this course delves deeply into TB infection and disease and the nuances of clinical care, emphasizing diagnosing and treating TB disease and latent TB infection (LTBI). Through a mix of lectures and interactive case review sessions, participants will enhance their knowledge and skills to manage TB effectively in various clinical settings.
October 24 - 25, 2024 - Unity Point/Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
October 24th will be designated for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners only to address the specific learning needs of this group. Then October 25th will be tailored to meet the needs of nurses and all healthcare professionals interested in deepening their knowledge of tuberculosis.
Thursday, October 24: Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners Only
This intensive course offers a thorough examination of tuberculosis infection, disease, and clinical care, with a focus on diagnosing and treating both TB disease and latent TB infection (LTBI). The course itinerary has been designed to cater to the specific requirements of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, featuring a combination of lectures and interactive case review sessions.
Friday, October 25: Nurses and other healthcare professionals
This intensive course offers a thorough examination of tuberculosis infection, disease, and clinical care, with a focus on diagnosing and treating both TB disease and latent TB infection (LTBI). The course itinerary has been designed to cater to the specific requirements of nurses and other health care professionals, featuring a combination of lectures and interactive case review sessions.
Target Audience
Target audience for Thursday, October 24 (Physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners only)
This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners working in a public or private healthcare setting.
Target audience for Friday, October 25 (Nurses and other healthcare professionals)
This course is designed for nurses, nurse practitioners, and healthcare professionals working in a public or private healthcare setting.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
Day 1: Thursday, October 24
- Identify diagnostic strategies for the detection of M. tuberculosis.
- Recognize appropriate treatment plans for TB disease and Latent TB infection.
- Identify unique considerations for children with TB.
Day 2 : Friday, October 25
- Identify diagnostic strategies for the detection of M. tuberculosis.
- Recognize appropriate treatment plans for TB disease and Latent TB infection.
- Identify unique considerations for children with TB.
- Recognize treatment challenges for TB patients with diabetes.
- Recall strategies for managing adverse drug reactions in TB patients
- Recognize appropriate treatment plans for latent TB infection.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Travel
Hotel Recommendations
Please note that there is no room block available for this event. However, the above link you will
find a list of hotel accommodations along with their distances to the conference location.
Feel free to contact these hotels directly for reservations
In support of improving patient care, this activity is planned and implemented by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and Iowa Health and Human Services, Tuberculosis Control Program. 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 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 12.25 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.
| Session | Credits |
|---|---|
| Thursday - Physicians, Physician Assistant, and ARNPs Only | 6.00 |
| Friday - All Health Care Professionals | 6.25 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 12.25 ANCC
- 12.25 Attendance
For those that practice medicine in Iowa
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