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TB Screening Competencies

Fact Sheet
TB Screening Competencies

This document lists competencies in the areas of knowledge, judgement, skills, and attitudes important for TB Screening.

Author:

BC Centre for Disease Control

Audiences:

Nurses

Topic:

Diagnosis, TB Skin Test

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

Canada

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