Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 401378

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Description This unit examines the ways in which Tuberculosis (TB) is managed from a public health perspective. Students will be introduced to the essential components of a TB Program, particularly focusing on preventing transmission of TB and promoting the health of individuals and communities affected by TB. Learning materials in the unit will be provided to enable students to undertake a Tuberculosis contact investigation, including risk assessment of transmission and management of contacts. Case studies will be utilised to facilitate students' development of effective patient and community education programs.

School Nursing & Midwifery

Discipline Nursing, Not Elsewhere Classified.

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Apply an understanding of the components of a Tuberculosis (TB) program
2. Critically analyse the information needed to undertake a Tuberculosis (TB) contact investigation
3. Assess and recommend strategies to minimise the transmission of Tuberculosis (TB) in a community
4. Verify and select key messages for Tuberculosis (TB) management
5. Design effective strategies for patient and community education on Tuberculosis (TB)

Subject Content

- Tuberculosis Program (TB) components
- Contact investigation priorities and processes
- Risk assessment for TB transmission
- Components of a contact/patient interview
- Infection prevention, hierarchy of controls
- Promoting infection control in a TB program
- Stigma reduction strategies
- Health education strategies