TB Protection for Healthcare Workers
Last Updated 04/2026
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What you'll learn
Define tuberculosis and list common symptoms
Learn the difference between TB infection and TB disease
Understand how a person becomes infected with TB
Understand PPE, and Isolation procedures and how to minimize exposure
Describe procedures for when an individual tests positive for TB
Description
Tuberculosis remains a significant occupational health concern for healthcare workers, who face an elevated risk of exposure compared to the general population due to their proximity to infected or potentially infected patients. Without proper training, awareness, and precautionary practices, TB can spread rapidly in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities — putting staff, patients, and visitors at risk. This course is designed to educate healthcare personnel on the risks, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis, incorporating the evidence-based work practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to minimize the spread of disease in healthcare environments.
Learners will explore the definition and common symptoms of tuberculosis and gain a clear understanding of the critical distinction between TB infection and active TB disease. The course covers how TB is transmitted, how testing and diagnosis are conducted, and the procedures that must be followed when an individual tests positive. Learners will also develop a working knowledge of the appropriate personal protective equipment, isolation procedures, and engineering controls used to minimize exposure risk in healthcare settings.
Upon completion, healthcare workers will be equipped to recognize TB risks, apply CDC-recommended prevention strategies, and respond appropriately to confirmed or suspected cases in their facility.
Best for:
Learners will explore the definition and common symptoms of tuberculosis and gain a clear understanding of the critical distinction between TB infection and active TB disease. The course covers how TB is transmitted, how testing and diagnosis are conducted, and the procedures that must be followed when an individual tests positive. Learners will also develop a working knowledge of the appropriate personal protective equipment, isolation procedures, and engineering controls used to minimize exposure risk in healthcare settings.
Upon completion, healthcare workers will be equipped to recognize TB risks, apply CDC-recommended prevention strategies, and respond appropriately to confirmed or suspected cases in their facility.
Best for:
- Nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, emergency department staff, laboratory technicians, environmental services personnel, long-term care workers
- Any healthcare employee who works in a hospital, clinic, correctional facility, or other medical setting where exposure to tuberculosis-infected or potentially infected individuals may occur
System Requirements
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction and Objectives
2. Definition, Symptoms, and Types
3. Transmission Testing and Diagnosis
4. TreatmentPrevention
TB Protection for Healthcare Workers
TB Protection for Healthcare Workers
Tuberculosis remains a significant occupational health concern for healthcare workers, who face an elevated risk of exposure compared to the general population due to their proximity to infected or potentially infected patients. Without proper training, awareness, and precautionary practices, TB can spread rapidly in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities — putting staff, patients, and visitors at risk. This course is designed to educate healthcare personnel on the risks, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis, incorporating the evidence-based work practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to minimize the spread of disease in healthcare environments.
Learners will explore the definition and common symptoms of tuberculosis and gain a clear understanding of the critical distinction between TB infection and active TB disease. The course covers how TB is transmitted, how testing and diagnosis are conducted, and the procedures that must be followed when an individual tests positive. Learners will also develop a working knowledge of the appropriate personal protective equipment, isolation procedures, and engineering controls used to minimize exposure risk in healthcare settings.
Upon completion, healthcare workers will be equipped to recognize TB risks, apply CDC-recommended prevention strategies, and respond appropriately to confirmed or suspected cases in their facility.
Audience Type (Supervisors / Employees)
Learners will explore the definition and common symptoms of tuberculosis and gain a clear understanding of the critical distinction between TB infection and active TB disease. The course covers how TB is transmitted, how testing and diagnosis are conducted, and the procedures that must be followed when an individual tests positive. Learners will also develop a working knowledge of the appropriate personal protective equipment, isolation procedures, and engineering controls used to minimize exposure risk in healthcare settings.
Upon completion, healthcare workers will be equipped to recognize TB risks, apply CDC-recommended prevention strategies, and respond appropriately to confirmed or suspected cases in their facility.
Audience Type (Supervisors / Employees)
- Nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, emergency department staff, laboratory technicians, environmental services personnel, long-term care workers
- Any healthcare employee who works in a hospital, clinic, correctional facility, or other medical setting where exposure to tuberculosis-infected or potentially infected individuals may occur
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is designed for employees who need to complete TB Protection for Healthcare Workers training
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
The course takes approximately 25 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.
Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.
Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.
Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.
Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.
Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.
Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.
Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
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