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  • Certification in Tuberculosis (TB) & MDR-TB Management

    Designed by Subject Matter Experts of Skillversity

    Program Overview

    The Certification in Tuberculosis (TB) & MDR-TB Management is a one-month specialized training program designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills in diagnosing, treating, and preventing tuberculosis (TB) and multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB). The course covers epidemiology, advanced diagnostic techniques, WHO treatment protocols, infection control measures, and patient education strategies. Participants will engage in clinical case discussions, hands-on training, and real-world scenario-based learning to enhance their expertise in TB management.

    Weekly Breakdown

    Week 1: Introduction to Tuberculosis & Public Health Impact

    • Global and national burden of TB (India-specific insights)

    • Pathophysiology and transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

    • Types of TB: Pulmonary, extrapulmonary, and latent TB infection

    Week 2: Diagnosis & Classification of TB & MDR-TB

    • Clinical signs and symptoms of TB

    • Diagnostic tools: Sputum microscopy, GeneXpert, TB culture, Tuberculin Skin Test (TST), IGRA

    • Drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB, XDR-TB) classification and challenges

    Week 3: Treatment Strategies & Infection Control

    • WHO-recommended TB treatment guidelines (First-line & second-line therapy)

    • Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course (DOTS) and its implementation

    • Hospital and community-based TB infection control strategies

    Week 4: Managing MDR-TB, Patient Education & Long-Term Care

    • Newer drugs and regimens for MDR-TB & XDR-TB (Bedaquiline, Delamanid)

    • Nutritional support and psychosocial care for TB patients

    • National TB elimination programs and patient adherence strategies

    Course Benefits

    ? Gain in-depth knowledge of TB and MDR-TB management
    ? Hands-on training in diagnostic procedures and infection control
    ? Learn WHO-recommended treatment protocols and public health initiatives
    ? Receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful course completion