HOW TO TEACH TUBERCULIN SKIN TESTING: A TRAIN-THE-TRAINER WORKSHOP
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September 30 – October 1, 2009
CNE Certified Training Activitiy
New Jersey Medical School Global Tuberculosis Institute
225 Warren St. 1st Floor
Newark, New Jersey
www.umdnj.edu/globaltb/home.htm
Sponsored by
University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ),
New Jersey Medical School Global Tuberculosis Institute, and
UMDNJ-Center for Continuing and Outreach Education
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This program is an activity of
This activity is supported by an educational grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination |
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| This intensive two-day skills-building workshop covers the principles of adult education, teaching strategies, and planning and conducting a TST training. The course includes some lecture sessions; however, the format is highly interactive with an emphasis on role-plays, group exercises, and practice teaching of course content and TST demonstration. Participant will receive feedback from experienced trainers as they practice these skills. |
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This workshop is designed for licensed health professionals (i.e., nurses, nurse practitioners or physician assistants) who are responsible for training others in tuberculin skin testing. |
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Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe and apply the principles of adult learning to teaching the skill of tuberculin skin testing
- Demonstrate instructional skills during a trainer-learner simulation, i.e., presenting information in lecture format, demonstrating a technical skill, and giving feedback to the learner
- Discuss the logistics of planning a TST training
- Select and utilize appropriate training resources
- Describe how evaluations can be used for program improvement
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
8:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 am Course Overview – DJ McCabe, RN
8:45 am Introductions – Nisha Ahamed, MPH
9:00 am Training Basics-1 – Nisha Ahamed, MPH
10:15 am Break
10:30 am Training Basics-2 – Nisha Ahamed, MPH
11:00 am Lecture Techniques: TB Fundamentals – Suzanne Tortoriello, RN
11:45 pm Logistics of Designing a TST Training – Rajita Bhavaraju, MPH
12:30 Lunch
1:15 pm Techniques for Providing Feedback – Valerie Gunn, BA
1:45 pm Practice Session 1: TB Fundamentals Lecture – Facilitators
4:00 pm Discussion
4:30 pm Adjourn
Thursday, October 1, 2009
8:00 am Sign-in/Continental Breakfast
8:30 am Utilizing Training Resources – Anita Khilall, MPH
9:15 am Teaching Clinical Skills – Lillian Pirog, RN
10:00 am Demonstration of TST Training Skills – Monica Ferguson, RN
10:45 am Break
11:00 am Practice Session 2: TST Administration – Facilitators
1:00 pm Lunch
1:45 pm Practice Session 3: TST Reading – Facilitators
3:00 pm Discussion
3:15 pm Break
3:30 pm Using Evaluation Data – Bill Bower, MPH
4:15 pm Workshop Evaluation
4:30 pm Adjourn
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Charles P. Felton National TB Center at Harlem Hospital
Bill Bower, MPH
Director, Education & Training
NJMS Global Tuberculosis Institute
Nisha Ahamed, MPH
Program Director, Education & Training
Rajita Bhavaraju, MPH
Training & Consultation Specialist
Sharon Danquah, RN
Staff Nurse
Valerie Gunn, BA
Health Educator
Anita Khilall, MPH
Training & Consultation Specialist
DJ McCabe, RN, MSN
Trainer & Consultant, Clinical Programs
Lillian Pirog, RN
Nurse Manager, Lattimore Practice
Suzanne Tortoriello, RN, PNP
Advanced Practice Nurse, Pediatric Division
UMDNJ – Occupational Medicine
Monica Ferguson, RN
Tuberculin Surveillance Nurse
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| Participants must be proficient in the technique of administering and reading the Mantoux tuberculin skin test and be recommended by their department head. |
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Please complete the application and return it before September 14, 2009 to:
NJMS Global Tuberculosis Institute
PO Box 1709
225 Warren Street
Newark, NJ 07101-1709
Attention: DJ McCabe
Fax: 973-972-1064
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The fee for this course is $50 and payment must be received prior to the course.
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| International Center for Public Health 225 Warren Street, 1st Floor, West Wing Newark, NJ 07103 |
NJMS Global Tuberculosis Institute
ACTIVITY DIRECTOR
Nisha Ahamed, MPH, CHES
Program Director, Education and Training
MEMBERS
Anita Khilall, MPH
Training & Consultation Specialist
DJ McCabe, RN, MSN
Trainer & Consultant, Clinical Programs
Lillian Pirog, RN, PNP
Nurse Manager, Lattimore Practice
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Lodging is available at the Hampton Inn & Suites – Newark Riverwalk – in Harrison, NJ. The room rate is $129.00 + 15% tax. Please call 973-483-1900 to make a reservation and mention TST. Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis so pleased reserve a room ASAP. Complimentary bus transportation will be provided between the hotel and the conference site. The Hampton Inn has free airport shuttle service to and from Newark Liberty International Airport. When boarding the shuttle, make sure to specify that the Hampton Inn – Newark Riverwalk is your destination.
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The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Center for Continuing and Outreach Education is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by NJSNA, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider Number P173-10/06-09
This activity is awarded 13.25 contact hours. (60 minute CH)
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13780.
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| UMDNJ reserves the right to modify the activity content, faculty and activities, and reserves the right to cancel this activity, if necessary. Participants who are unable to attend may cancel up to 2 weeks prior to the course. |
If you require an accommodation because of a disability or if you have any additional needs, please contact DJ McCabe at (973) 972-0978 or send an email to mccabedj@umdnj.edu.
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