TB Awareness: Signs, Precautions, and Reporting
Learn to recognize TB warning signs, follow airborne isolation precautions and respiratory protection, support the care plan and medication adherence, and protect yourself and others. CNAs do not diagnose TB, give or adjust TB medications, or interpret TB test results.
Overview
Learn to recognize TB warning signs, follow airborne isolation precautions and respiratory protection, support the care plan and medication adherence, and protect yourself and others. CNAs do not diagnose TB, give or adjust TB medications, or interpret TB test results.
Course curriculum
What you'll learn
A structured path from your first lesson through certificate-ready completion — designed for busy California CNAs.
Skills & knowledge gained
- Explain what TB is and how it spreads
- Recognize the warning signs that suggest TB
- Follow airborne isolation precautions and use respiratory protection correctly
- Support TB treatment and medication adherence
- Know your scope — what a CNA does, and what a CNA must never do
Your learning path
Understanding Tuberculosis
4 lessons · ~20 min
Recognition, Protection, and CNA Role
4 lessons · ~20 min
Action, Judgment, and Application
4 lessons · ~20 min
Certificate of completion
Pass the final exam and active participation requirements to earn your CE certificate.
Module breakdown
Module 1
Understanding Tuberculosis
- Introduction
- Terms & Definitions
- Statistics
- Fundamentals
Module 2
Recognition, Protection, and CNA Role
- Signs & Symptoms
- Causes
- CNA Role & Best Practices
- Prevention & Risk Reduction
Module 3
Action, Judgment, and Application
- Scenario & Reporting
- CNA's Role in Care
- Case Study
- Conclusion
Course outline
Module 1: Understanding Tuberculosis
- 1. Introduction5 min
- 2. Terms & Definitions5 min
- 3. Statistics5 min
- 4. Fundamentals5 min
Module 2: Recognition, Protection, and CNA Role
- 1. Signs & Symptoms5 min
- 2. Causes5 min
- 3. CNA Role & Best Practices5 min
- 4. Prevention & Risk Reduction5 min
Module 3: Action, Judgment, and Application
- 1. Scenario & Reporting5 min
- 2. CNA's Role in Care5 min
- 3. Case Study5 min
- 4. Conclusion5 min
Provider & completion requirements
Provider: CAL ACE Nursing Academy
CAL ACE Nursing Academy · support@cna.school · (408) 256-0763
To earn your certificate
- Sign in with your learner account
- Complete interactive lesson content (50 minutes active participation for 1 Online CE hour)
- Pass the final course exam
- Submit the learner attestation before your certificate is issued
Support: support@cna.school
$3.75
Eligible for 1-year or 2-year unlimited plans