Management of drug-resistant tuberculosis: training for staff working at DR-TB management centres: training modules

Overview

This course is designed for health workers who are involved in detecting cases of and managing patients with drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) at DR-TB management centres that specialize in caring for such patients. These health workers may be physicians, nurses or midwives.

It uses a variety of methods of instruction, including reading, written exercises, discussions, role-plays and demonstrations. Practice – whether through written exercises, roleplays, or in the health facility – is considered a critical element of instruction.