TB Contact Investigation Interviewing Skills Course

The TB Contact Investigation Interviewing Skills Course is designed as an interactive, skill-building training to improve the abilities of both new and experienced staff who are responsible for conducting TB contact investigation interviews. The course provides an overview of the contact investigation process, basic communication and interviewing skills, and opportunities to apply those skills in role play activities.

The TB Contact Investigation Interviewing Skills Course was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Tuberculosis Elimination and the following TB Regional Training and Medical Consultation Centers (RTMCCs):

• Curry International Tuberculosis Center
• Heartland National Tuberculosis Center
• New Jersey Medical School Global Tuberculosis Institute at Rutgers
• Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center

The RTMCCs offer the TB Contact Investigation Interviewing Skills Course as part of their standard curriculum. The course is 4 days in length to ensure adequate time to practice and receive feedback on interviewing skills. If you are interested in participating in one of these trainings, please contact the RTMCC that serves your region.

TB programs may also use the course materials (links provided below) to conduct their own trainings. Instructions on how conduct a training are provided in the Facilitator Guide. TB programs can also request technical assistance from their RTMCC if they need assistance to conduct this course.

Facilitator Materials

• Facilitator Guide [PDF - 3 KB]
• Appendices for Facilitator [PDF - 2 KB]
• Facilitator Agenda [PDF - 196 B]
• Binder Cover [PDF - 534 B]