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TB 101 para Trabajadores de la Salud

TB 101 para Trabajadores de la Salud

TB 101 for Health Care Workers is a web-based course designed to educate newly hired health care workers about basic concepts related to TB prevention and control in the U.S. Continuing education (CE) is offered free of charge for various professions based on approximately 1 hour of instruction. Upon successful completion of the course, exam, and evaluation, a CE certificate will be issued by CDC Training and Continuing Education Online. This course is also available in English.

Audiences:

Hispanic or Latino persons, Physicians

Topic:

TB Prevention

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