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TB Screening Competencies
Author:
BC Centre for Disease Control
Publication Date:
1969
Country of Origin:
Canada
Format:
Fact Sheet
Language:
English
Abstract
This document lists competencies in the areas of knowledge, judgement, skills, and attitudes important for TB Screening.
Publisher:
BCCDC
Audience(s):
Health Professionals, Nurses
Topic:
Diagnosis, TB Skin Test
Notes:
The BC College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) classifies tuberculin skin testing (TST) and ordering of chest x-rays (CXR) as restricted activities that do not require an order, but do require adherence to standards, limits and conditions set by the College. See BCCNP Scope of Practice Documents for RN’s, RPN’s and LPN’s.
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