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Online TB/TST Course
The Indiana Department of Health offers a free online course on the In-Train platform https://in.train.org that is a prerequisite for some Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) training programs.
The training plan number is 5338, and the name is 'IDOH Tuberculosis (TB) Basics and TB Tests Used to Identify TB Infection'
Please see the instructions for creating an In-Train account and taking the course in the the attached pdf file.
In-Person Skills Validation Session
After completion of the online course, generally an in-person practicum is scheduled with a proctor to review key course content and practice TSTs.
- Please check with your facility to learn whether this process is in place and what instructors they may recommend.
- IDOH regional nurse consultants are available to conduct the in-person practicums for individuals that work in their respective region's local health departments. Please reach out to the applicable regional nurse consultant to schedule a session.
- The American Lung Association has instructors throughout the state of Indiana. Please see upcoming sessions on their website at the following link: https://www.lung.org/local-content/in/tb-education or reach out to TB-IN@Lung.org to schedule a session.
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