The Role Of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Associates (PAs) in TB Control: Best Practices and Innovations

Faculty: Doreen Williams, RN, MHL, BSN

Credit Hours: 1.0

Learning Objectives (Outcomes)

This online CEU course is designed for nurse practitioners and physician associates seeking continuing education to enhance their knowledge of tuberculosis. Together, we'll focus on the global and national impact of TB, as well as best practices for its prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Participants will learn how to:

  • Differentiate between TB disease (TB) and TB infection (TBI)
  • Explain US guidelines for TB screening and testing
  • Discuss the care cascade for TB infection
  • Identify high-risk populations for TB infection and describe the risk of progressing to TB disease

By the end of the course, healthcare professionals will be equipped with the basic knowledge of TBI and TB to increase awareness and improve patient outcomes.

The Role of NPs and PAs in TB Control: Best Practices and Innovations

Doreen Williams RN, MHL, BSN

Doreen Williams, RN, MHL, BSN is a TB nurse educator with both a bachelor's in nursing and a master's in health leadership, who brings a wealth of practical knowledge to her presentations. Having shared her expertise at numerous conferences nationwide, she is a seasoned speaker and a sought-after voice in the field of TB who is passionate about empowering HCPs in the fight against tuberculosis.

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CE Disclosure to the Readers

The Center of Excellence in Education (CEE) is an approved provider of CA Board of Registered Nursing and CA EMT continuing education. This self-study, web-based activity is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing Credit provider #CEP12084; California Pre-hospital (EMT-P) CE provider #65-0537 for one (1) hour of continuing education credit.

All authors and planners have disclosed that they have no relevant conflicts of interest and forms are on file for review.

Successful completion of this activity requires a completed post-test and evaluation. You will then print your CE Certificate from the website.

For any CE related inquiry, please contact carolinecarey@att.net

Program Support

This educational activity is supported by an educational grant from QIAGEN in accordance with industry standards. It is developed without influence from commercial supporters.

Disclaimer

This article does not endorse any commercial products.

CE Accreditation for this activity expires on May 31, 2026.