INTRODUCTION
Ranking 7th in reported TB cases, South Africa is among the
22 high-burden countries targeted as part of the World
Health Organisation's Stop TB initiative. In 2002, 224 420
TB cases were reported. Of these, 182 583 were pulmonary
TB cases, of which 98 800 cases were new infectious
cases.The incidence rate in 2002 was 494 per 100 000
population. The increase in TB is closely related to the HIV
epidemic; a recent study revealed that 58% of TB patients
were co-infected with HIV.
WHO SHOULD ENROLL?
All healthcare practitioners.
COURSE DESIGN
This is an online course. Participants have 3 months to complete the assessment process from date of registration.
COURSE CONTENT
The following modules are covered:
- Transmission and pathogenesis.
- Epidemiology and control.
- The DOTS strategy and tuberculosis control.
- Diagnosis.
- Treatment.
- Tuberculosis and HIV.
- Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
- Tuberculosis in children.
- Non-tuberculosis mycobacteria.
- Infection control and prevention
ASSESSMENT
Participants are assessed online through a multiple choice questionnaire.
ACCREDITATION
Accredited according to the HPCSA CPD Guidelines for Health Professionals -November 2006, for 3 CEUs.
CERTIFICATION
Your CPD certificate will be generated to your online CPD Manager, upon completion
COURSE FEE
R 456.00 (Inclusive of all VAT and taxes where applicable)
REGISTRATION
To apply for this course, simply navigate to the FPD School of Health Sciences module on www.mpconsulting.co.za and click the "Apply for course" button.
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