Global TB Epidemiology and Intervention
Course offered :
- Current semester
- Next semester
Current programmes of study
| Number of credits | 2 |
| Course offered (semester) | Spring |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
A bachelor´s degree in medicine, dentistry or related disciplines of science or social sciences. Good working knowledge of English.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module, the students will be able to
- outline important historical milestones in the management of TB
- understand socio-cultural aspects of importance to the TB epidemic
- identify important determinants of exposure, infection and disease
- explain the major transitions in TB and identify suitable research procedures for each transition
- describe the immunological response to mycobacterial exposure
- explain the role of the laboratory in TB control
- explain how drug resistance may develop and how it is monitored
- describe symptoms and signs of the Tuberculosis patient
- explain advantages and disadvatages of various diagnostic methods
- describe the principle of chemotherapy
- explain how HIV and MDR influence the TB epidemic
- describe the global strategy to identify sources of transmission and to manage TB patients
- outline the role of various stakeholders in the Stop TB initiative
- describe the role of technical assistance in national TB programmes
- outline potential benefits from reviews of national TB programmes
Contact Information
Centre for International Health
Tel.: + 47 55588560; e-mail: studie.cih@uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Spring
Language of Instruction
English
Access to the Course Unit
International programmes and agreements, including tropEd and Erasmus Mundus. Master programmes in International Health and Oral Sciences. Master programmes in Health Sciences and Health Promotion. PhD programme at the University of Bergen.
Aim and Content
The course includes: a one-week course on tuberculosis, dealing with epidemiology, clinical characteristics, micro-biological aspects, intervention-and control strategies, with emphasis on areas where research is needed. In describing epidemiology and intervention strategies, one will also focus on socio-cultural aspects. Each day there is a mixture of lectures and work in groups on specific topics covered during the day.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module, the students will be able to
- outline important historical milestones in the management of TB
- understand socio-cultural aspects of importance to the TB epidemic
- identify important determinants of exposure, infection and disease
- explain the major transitions in TB and identify suitable research procedures for each transition
- describe the immunological response to mycobacterial exposure
- explain the role of the laboratory in TB control
- explain how drug resistance may develop and how it is monitored
- describe symptoms and signs of the Tuberculosis patient
- explain advantages and disadvatages of various diagnostic methods
- describe the principle of chemotherapy
- explain how HIV and MDR influence the TB epidemic
- describe the global strategy to identify sources of transmission and to manage TB patients
- outline the role of various stakeholders in the Stop TB initiative
- describe the role of technical assistance in national TB programmes
- outline potential benefits from reviews of national TB programmes
Pre-requirements
A bachelor´s degree in medicine, dentistry or related disciplines of science or social sciences. Good working knowledge of English.
Teaching Methods
Each day starts with an introductory lecture of approx. 3 - 4 hours. The lectures are interactive, and participants are encouraged to comment or ask questions during the session. After lunch there is a 75 to 90 minute group session related to the lecture topics.
Compulsory Requirements
Full time participation (lectures, group work, presentations).
Assessment methods
2 hours written exam
Grading Scale
ECTS grading scale: A â¿¿ E (F = fail)
Course Unit Evaluation
Students evaluate the teaching according to the quality assessment requirements of the University of Bergen. The evaluation method is through an online questionnaire (My Space).
Contact Information
Centre for International Health
Tel.: + 47 55588560; e-mail: studie.cih@uib.no