Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) Training Curriculum for TB Control Programs

Teaching Guide
Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) Training Curriculum for TB Control Programs

This training curriculum is designed to improve the skills of DOT workers in public health TB control programs. It addresses skills required to conduct DOT such as promoting patient adherence to TB treatment, protecting patient confidentiality, and working with culturally diverse populations. The curriculum includes a trainer’s guide and participant materials, as well as handouts, training outlines, slide presentations, and an educational videotape.

Author:

Curry International TB Center, Curry International TB Center

Audiences:

Health Educators/Communicators, Managers and Supervisors, Outreach Workers

Topic:

Treatment- Patient Adherence, Treatment- Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), Training, TB Treatment

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States


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