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Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG): Clinical Basics for Healthcare Professionals
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Course
Learn the clinical fundamentals of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), including its indications, administration, safety considerations, and role in healthcare practice.
Course
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG): Clinical Basics for Healthcare Professionals
1.0 Credit / CME HourText
Learn the clinical fundamentals of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), including its indications, administration, safety considerations, and role in healthcare practice.
Nationally & state accredited
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What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe current global TB epidemiology and the populations at highest risk in the United States using WHO surveillance data.
Interpret TB diagnostic test results correctly for BCG-vaccinated patients and immunocompromised individuals based on clinical guidelines.
Differentiate TB preventive treatment regimens and drug-resistant TB treatment strategies based on patient-specific clinical factors.
Evaluate TB risk in high-priority US clinical populations based on individual risk factors and social determinants of health.
Course description
Tuberculosis killed 1.23 million people in 2024 and remains the leading cause of death from a single infectious pathogen worldwide. This course equips frontline clinicians with the practical knowledge to identify TB risk, select and interpret the right diagnostic tests, apply current preventive treatment guidelines, and recognize when drug resistance requires specialist referral. Clinical recommendations are grounded in WHO and CDC guidance; where content draws on modeling studies or preprint evidence, this is identified in the text.
Educational Gap
Frontline clinicians regularly encounter patients at elevated TB risk, including foreign-born individuals with undetected LTBI, patients starting immunosuppressive biologics, and people living with HIV, yet most receive limited TB education beyond initial training. Gaps persist in test selection, TST interpretation in BCG-vaccinated patients, preventive treatment regimen choice, and early recognition of drug resistance. This course addresses those gaps directly.
Course content
The Global Burden of TB
From Exposure to Active Disease
Diagnosis, Testing Strategies, and Interpretation
The BCG Vaccine
TB Preventive Treatment and Infection Control
Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Special Populations and Social Determinants
Key Takeaways
Course details
Release Date05/05/2026
Expiration Date05/05/2029
ACPE UAN0657-0000-26-033-H01-P 0657-0000-26-033-H01-T
CE Broker ID20-1375876
ACCME Activity Number203700333
AGD Number386503 | Course Code: 148
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring
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Instructor
John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP
John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP
John Francis Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP is an Emergency Medicine Specialist in Florida with more than 25 years in emergency medicine and family medicine.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Dietitian - NutritionistClinical Laboratory TechnicianCertified Respiratory TherapistDieticianLicensed Specialist Clinical Social WorkerPharmacistMedical DoctorSocial Worker InternCertified Nurse MidwifeLicensed Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCertified Master Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social WorkerMidwifeLicensed MidwifeDental HygienistRegistered Nurse PractitionerClinical Laboratory TechnologistClinical Laboratory DirectorAPRN - Certified Nurse MidwifeLicensed Practical NurseLicensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerDentistRegistered NursePhysician AssistantAdvanced Practice Registered NurseConsultant PharmacistLicensed Masters Social WorkerRespiratory TherapistMaster's Social WorkLicensed Certified Social WorkerLicensed Baccalaureate Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social Worker DualRegistered Social Worker AssistantGeneral DentistPharmacy TechnicianBachelor's Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social Worker Advanced PracticeClinical Laboratory SupervisorLicensed Graduate Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice
Accreditations
AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for dietetics and nutrition professionals.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG): Clinical Basics for Healthcare Professionals", provides 1 contact hour of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Dietetics and Nutrition, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Laboratory, Midwifery, Dentistry, Nursing, Mental Health, Physician, AOA - UNE - 1 HOUR. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Dietitian - Nutritionist, Clinical Laboratory Technician, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Dietician, Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, Pharmacist, Medical Doctor, Social Worker Intern, Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Master Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Midwife, Licensed Midwife, Dental Hygienist, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Director, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Dentist, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Consultant Pharmacist, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Respiratory Therapist, Master's Social Work, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Registered Social Worker Assistant, General Dentist, Pharmacy Technician, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
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Dawn O.Nutritionist
Verified reviewI am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Requirements & disclosures
Financial Disclosures
This educational activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:
John Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP - Faculty
Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner, Content Reviewer
Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner
Marie Fluent DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner
Michelle Barrera – Planner
Luke Porter - Planner
Vicki Holder - Content Developer
Andrea Espiritu – Content Reviewer
Passing Grade
Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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