Tuberculosis Online PGCert

Program Overview

The PGCert in Tuberculosis is a part-time, online program that provides a comprehensive overview of TB prevention, diagnosis, and management. It emphasizes clinical management, research skills, and public health aspects of TB. Graduates will be equipped to contribute effectively to TB control and elimination efforts in various healthcare roles.

Program Outline

Graduates will have the skills to implement TB research, public health and more.

Description:

This online course is 9 months long and part-time. It explores prevention, diagnosis and management of drug-susceptible TB and drug-resistant TB. You will review national TB programs, learn new technologies, and develop critical research skills.

• Emphasis on the theory, guidelines and exercises used to manage TB cases clinically.
• Development of research skills and knowledge related to TB research.
• Delivery via distance learning with online lectures, tutorials, video recordings and more.
• Excellent resource for TB nurses, public health professionals and practicing doctors.

Outline:

Program Content:

• Prevention, diagnosis and management of drug-susceptible TB.
• Prevention, diagnosis and management of drug-resistant TB.
• Review of national TB programs.
• Understanding of Public health aspects of TB
• New TB drugs, technologies and therapeutic regimens.
• Development of research skills for TB research.

Structure:

• Two semesters taught over nine months.
• Part-time, online learning with distance-learning methods.
• Learning materials include online lectures, video recordings, literature reviews and tutorials.
• Assessment via coursework and structured written and multiple-choice examinations.

Modules:

• Introduction to Tuberculosis: History, disease pathogenesis, epidermiology, WHO recommendations and strategies, treatment options and side effects.
• Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis: Epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment regimens and therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Risk Factors and Risk Groups: Smoking, alcohol, diabetes and HIV.
• Public Health in Tuberculosis: National TB program management and strategic planning.
• Additional Modules: Pulmonary TB; TB meningitis and TB pleural effusion; HIV/TB co-infection; new diagnostic methods; new treatment strategies.

Schedule:

• Semester 1: Introduction to TB, Multidrug-resistant TB, Risk groups and Public Health
• Semester 2: Pulmonary TB, TB meningitis, HIV/TB co-infection, new diagnostic methods, new treatment strategies.

Assessment:

• Coursework (including two online seminars and a series of exercises).
• Structured, written and multiple-choice examinations.

Assessment Criteria:

• Ability to apply TB knowledge to clinical management.
• Critical analysis and understanding of TB guidelines.
• Development of research skills and knowledge.

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Online lectures and tutorials.
• Interactive reading lists and journal papers.
• Case studies and self-directed learning.
• Online discussion forums.

Faculty:

• International experts and renowned practitioners in the field of TB.
• Lecturers with extensive experience in clinical practice, public health and research.

Unique Approach:

• Emphasis on interactivity and engagement through online discussion forums.
• Focus on applying theoretical knowledge to practical case studies and real-world situations.

Careers:

Career Paths:

• TB nurses
• Public health workers
• TB specialists
• TB researchers
• Doctors/Consultants in TB medicine

Opportunities:

• Strengthen expertise in TB and enhance career prospects in the field.
• Contribute to the fight against TB through improved management and research.
• Develop leadership skills and advance to management positions within healthcare organizations.

Outcomes:

• Graduates will have a deeper understanding of TB and the skills to contribute effectively to its prevention, diagnosis and management.
• Graduates will be equipped to pursue further research in TB and contribute to the development of new strategies and interventions.
• The online format allows for flexible learning and caters to working professionals.