The learner will be able to define case finding and outline the three approaches to case finding and diagnosis in the National Programme.

The operational definitions specify the criteria that are required to identify individuals from populations that may be vulnerable to TB or highly likely to be a case of TB.

Enumerate the various Screening and Diagnostic technologies used in NTEP (Microscopy, Phenotypic, genotypic, Radiological and Histopathological tests). 

Describe the

1. Importance of Sample Collection and Transportation 
2. Various Areas regarding Sample Collection and Transportation. 

Discuss the inclusion of TB as a notifiable disease and related details including when, by whom and the methods to notify. Attach the relevant documentation. Discuss the importance of this policy.

Describe the overall critical steps in the process of testing (any type).

The learner will be able to trace the history and description of tuberculosis from ancient times, the discovery of M.tb., to its current classification.

The various Anti TB Drugs that are in use in NTEP

Describe 

1. TB as an ancient disease (4BC) and older terminologies (white plague/ Consumption/ Koch's disease/ KshayRog).
2. Major eras in the fight against TB, (Based on chemotherapy)