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This course will not be offered in 2024.
This 3 day course provides a concise review of the clinical and public health aspects of managing TB. It will be of particular interest to healthcare workers and trainees in Canada, or other low TB incidence countries, who are seeking to develop or strengthen their TB management skills. Topics will include TB epidemiology in Canada, latent TB infection, the medical evaluation of potential active TB, diagnosis and management of active TB, TB in children, contact tracing, and outbreak management. Emerging topics and controversies in TB diagnosis and treatment will also be discussed. The course format will be a combination of lectures and interactive case presentations. The course faculty are nurses, public health professionals, and clinicians with expertise in TB management within the Canadian context.
Faiz Ahmad Khan, MD FRCPC MPH
Assistant Professor, Division of Respiratory Medicine, Æ»¹ûÒùÔº
Member, Æ»¹ûÒùÔº International TB Centre
Medical Director, Montreal Chest Institute TB Clinic,
Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Health Centre
James Johnston, MD FRCPC MPH
Clinical Associate Professor
Division of Respiratory Medicine, University of British Columbia
TB Services, BC Centre for Disease Control
In Canada and other low tuberculosis (TB) incidence countries, many healthcare professionals complete their training with limited experience in the management of TB infection, disease, and outbreaks. However, certain populations in these countries have an elevated risk of TB, including some Indigenous communities, migrants, and marginalized groups. It is key for clinicians and public health professionals that work with these populations to have strong TB management skills. This course will provide an intensive review of the clinical and public health aspects of managing TB, with a focus on Canada and other low-incidence countries. By the end of the course, participants will be able to identify populations at higher risk of TB infection and disease in Canada, diagnose and treat latent TB infection (LTBI), identify and medically evaluate persons with possible active TB, treat active TB, and understand the fundamentals of contact tracing and management. Participants will also strengthen their understanding on the management of TB in special populations and settings, including Indigenous communities and outbreak settings. In addition, emerging topics and controversies in TB and LTBI management will be discussed, such as use of PCR-based diagnostics, whole genome sequencing, interferon gamma release assays, and new drug regimens for TB prevention and treatment. The course format will be a combination of lectures and interactive case presentations.
Course participants will:
Healthcare professionals or trainees (nurses, physicians, public health professionals) involved in screening, diagnosis, or treatment.