Block 5: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Occupations - Objectives and Contents.

OBJECTIVES
By the end of this module, you should be familiar with:
  • the circumstances under which Tuberculosis is considered an occupational disease in SA;
  • the importance of tuberculosis control programmes in occupational health, with particular emphasis on the SA mining industry;
  • some of the distinguishing features of silicosis and tuberculosis as seen radiologically.

LECTURE CONTENTS

FURTHER STUDY:

  1. DME Guidance note for occupational medical practitioners: Tuberculosis control programmes.
  2. CDC: Preventive measures for healthcare workers and tuberculosis.

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