Foundation for Professional Development
Clinical Management of Paediatric Tuberculosis
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Short course
Course type
10 hrs
Study time
Online
Mode of learning
Course overview
The Clinical Management of Paediatric Tuberculosis course is designed to strengthen the capacity of healthcare professionals to effectively diagnose, treat, and prevent tuberculosis in children. Delivered through a comprehensive curriculum, this course equips participants with the skills to manage TB in paediatric populations, improve case-finding in communities, and implement child contact screening and preventive therapy to uncover missing TB cases. Participants will explore key topics including the epidemiology of TB, infection dynamics, systematic screening approaches, and the diagnosis of both pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB in children. The course also covers the management of TB in children living with HIV and addresses the complexities of drug-resistant TB. By the end of the course, learners will be empowered to make informed clinical decisions and contribute meaningfully to TB control efforts in paediatric care settings.
Who is this course for?
South African Nurses and Doctors
Required qualification
MBCHB/ BCur
Course level
Intermediate
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Why choose this course?
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers all key concepts and skills, ensuring a deep and thorough understanding of the subject.
- Expert Developers: Learn from industry leaders and academic experts with years of real-world experience and insight.
- Flexible Learning Options: Our online courses provide the flexibility and convenience of learning in your own time, from the comfort of your home or office.
About the academic institution
Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) is a South African Private Institution of Higher Education established in October 1997 by the South African Medical Association and has been registered with the DHET since 2002.
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Course developer
Annatjie holds a BCur Degree from UP, a BACur Degree from UNISA, and a MSocSc Degree from UFS. She has also completed numerous diplomas and certificates in management and health-related courses.
Her career journey began in 1976 as a lecturer at the former Technical College, Kroonstad. In 1989, she transitioned to the Kroonstad Local Authority, where she oversaw all training programs. By 1992, she assumed the role of district TB Manager for the Fezile Dabi district and later expanded her responsibilities to become the TB Manager for the Free State in 1998. In 2006, she joined CDC (SA) as the TB/HIV Lead. After retiring from CDC in 2014, she took on the role of Chief of Party at JPS Africa. Here, she spearheaded the establishment of a National MDR-TB Centre of Excellence and implemented the first nurse-initiated MDRTB treatment and management program globally.
In 2017, Annatjie was commissioned by the WHO to draft the Pakistan National Strategic TB plan. Additionally, she undertook contract work for TADSA and Academia. Joining the Foundation for Professional Development in September 2017, she now serves as the Clinical Lead for the Academic Department.
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