Tuberculosis Radiology Seminar

(1-day course)

Date and Location:
October 20, 2009
National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver, Colorado

Cost: There is no fee for this course.

Credit: This conference is approved for 5.50 continuing education hours (CME/CE)
(no prorated units available)

For physicians and other licensed medical professionals who diagnose and treat tuberculosis. The course covers: In depth review of basic principles of reading chest radiographs and CT scans to determine suspicion of TB or non-TB mycobacterial infections.

Course objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe a basic strategy for reading a chest radiograph
• Demonstrate the ability to read chest radiographs
• Describe at least four patterns of disease seen on chest CT scans
• Identify patterns of disease suggestive for tuberculosis and non-tuberculosis mycobacterial disease found on chest radiograph or chest CT scan
• Describe appropriate management options based on their reading of a chest radiograph or CT scan

Course format:
Includes lecture, discussion, self-paced review of radiographs, and case presentations.

Application:
Application enrollemnt period ended on October 16, 2009.

The Francis J. Curry National Tuberculosis Center is designated as a Regional Tuberculosis Training and Medical Consultation Center (RTMCC) via a funded cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Francis J. Curry National Tuberculosis Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This training is approved for 5.50 continuing education hours.

The Francis J. Curry National Tuberculosis Center is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California State Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 12308. This training is approved for 5.50 continuing education hours.