Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)
This page contains 2 learning options:
Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) Provider Self-Learning Package for Nurses
This self-learning package ensures all Southern Health–Santé Sud nurses who offer the TST develop core competencies related to tuberculin skin testing; includes education regarding administering a TST, which in combination with self and peer evaluation, will allow health care providers to safely provide TSTs to Southern Health-Santé Sud employees. Clinic nurses and nurse practitioners from Gladstone, Notre Dame, St. Claude, and Steinbach Quick Care Medical Clinics are asked to complete this module prior to administering TSTs.
- Review the TST Provider Online Education Package and the built-in Knowledge Check
- Use the Critical Elements Checklist for TST Administration to self evaluate your TST knowledge and skill.
- If you are new to Tuberculin Skin Testing connect with an experienced provider in your practice setting to arrange an orientation and supervised TST experience which will be based on the information in this education package. The Critical Elements Checklist for TST Administration should then be completed with a peer.
- A regulated health care provider is responsible for directing his/her own learning experience with the goal of reaching and maintaining competence in TST administration practice. Keep a record of this self-assessment and peer evaluation for your files.
Tuberculin Skin Testing for Health Care Workers – Education for Medical Clinic Clerks Self Learning Package
This self-learning package ensures all Southern Health-Santé Sud clerks, who provide administrative support for Medical Clinics who offer tuberculin skin testing (TST) to Southern Health-Santé Sud employees, have working knowledge of the procedures involved in providing tuberculin skin testing to our staff. This self-learning package includes education regarding the TST, referral of staff to a medical clinic, ordering tuberculin, and setting up required appointments. Clerical and administrative staff from Gladstone, Notre Dame, St. Claude, and Steinbach Quick Care Medical Clinics are asked to complete this module prior to booking appointments for TSTs.
- Review the Tuberculin Skin Testing for Health Care Workers – Education for Medical Clinic Clerks material and complete the built-in Knowledge Check