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General TST Workshop FAQs
Is TST Certification required by the State of Michigan? Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has requirements for staff training and competency for evaluating occupational exposure to tuberculosis (TB). Our TST Workshop was designed to meet these competencies and trainings, thus, we strongly recommend our workshop as the standard for assuring staff are trained and competent to place and read the TST appropriately.
Who provides TST Certification? The TST Workshop contents and Certification are provided by the State of Michigan, Department of Health and Human Services, Tuberculosis Control Unit. Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) works with the TB Control Unit to organize and implement TST Workshops in the state.
What are the qualifications to become TST certified? Candidates for the TST Workshop are healthcare professionals who have experience with injections, universal precautions, sterile technique, and are responsible for assessing the risk of TB in their facility. Healthcare credentials that can be certified for TST include MD, DO, DDS, PharmBS, RPh, NP, PA, RN, BSN, MSN, LPN, EMT, EMP-P, CPhT, RMA, and CMA.
How can I find available Workshops? From the main page of our website, www.TSTMichigan.com, navigate to the Calendar of Events page to view available Workshops. You can also go there by selecting “Find a Workshop,” found in the middle of the page. You can search by county, date and whether the Workshop is public or private. All workshops are listed on the website, so if you don’t see one listed in your county, you may need to travel outside of your county to attend one.
How do I register for a TST Workshop? First, find the Workshop you would like to attend using the Calendar of Events. Then select the event details, and “Register.” You will be prompted to create a new profile before you can register for the Workshop.
What is the difference between “Open to Public” and “Private” Workshops? “Open to Public” Workshops are available for anyone who qualifies to register for the TST Workshop. “Private” Workshops are by invitation only from the Instructor or facility representative. This may come in the form of an email, a facility publication, or a flyer.
Does the TST Workshop offer continuing education credits? Yes! The TST Certification Workshop offers nursing contact hours and Medical Assistant Category CG Continuing education units. All criteria must be met to be eligible.
How long does TST Certification last? TST Certification expires 24 months from the date of the course. You will receive automated notices at 90, 60 and 30 days prior to expiration notifying you of your need to take a Workshop.
Can I teach a TST Workshop? Yes, you can become a TST Instructor! TST Instructor candidates must be either an RN, LPN, NP, PA, MD, or DO and have experience in Tuberculosis Control. TST Instructor candidates must also meet the following criteria to become approved to attend the Train the Trainer (TTT) Workshop:
What is a Master Regional Trainer (MRT) and how can I become one? MRTs are the “governing board” of the TST Workshop, and provide recommendations about the Workshop to the TB Control Unit. They convene monthly via conference call to discuss waiver applications, changes in TST Candidate Guidelines, and updates to content in the TST Workshop. MRTs also help with special projects, such as updating the CDC TST video. If you are interested in becoming an MRT, you must first meet the following qualifications:
What are the TST Candidate Guidelines? The TST Candidate Guidelines are the rules and regulations we use to guide our decision making process in the development of the TST Workshop. They have been written and are updated annually by our Master Regional Trainers (see question #11 in this document for more information about MRTs).
Changes for MAs and the TST Workshop (2016)
What are the new changes to the TST Candidate Guidelines for MAs? Medical Assistants (MAs) will need to prove certification (CMA) or registration (RMA) status before they attend a TST Workshop and receive TST certification. MAs will no longer be considered for waivers. We will no longer have “read-only” certification.
What do the new changes mean for me? If you are a Medical Assistant, you will need to prove certification or registration from an accredited institution in order to receive your TST certification. If you are an MA and cannot prove CMA/RMA status, you will not be approved for a waiver to attend a TST Workshop and thus will not be TST certified.
I am a Medical Assistant, how do I prove my certification or registration? Immediately after you register for a TST Workshop, email a copy of your CMA or RMA credential to MDHHS-TSTworkshop@michigan.gov. Please indicate the workshop ID#, date, and instructor.
Why did you make these changes? We are attempting to become more compliant with MIOSHA regulations, which state the following procedure for inspections that may be included in a TB investigation: “A professional licensed health care provider [PLHCP] shall perform TB skin tests, medical surveillance, and post-exposure follow-up medical evaluations.” Medical assistants are not licensed by the state of Michigan, and are therefore not included in MIOSHA’s category of PLHCP. Through certification, CMAs and RMAs are considered professional health care providers and are thus qualified through MIOSHA standards to administer and read TSTs. Please see question #1 in this document for more information about MIOSHA regulations.
I am an MA and I would like to become certified or registered, where do you recommend I get this? The State of Michigan does not recommend a specific organization to obtain MA certification. There are many organizations that offer MA certifications, some of which are more reputable than others. When we receive proof of certification from an MA we look for a few specific qualifications that the certifying organization requires before the certification or registration is given. These qualifications include
Programs and institutions offering MA certification should be accredited by a regional or national accreditation agency approved by the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. These two websites can be used to search for an accredited medical assistant program: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). If the organization where you got your MA certification does not require any of the above qualifications, we cannot guarantee that you will be approved to take the TST Workshop.
Here are some additional resources for prospective and current MAs from the Community for Accredited Online Schools and Learn How to Become:
Medical Assistant Schools and Salaries in Michigan
Complete Guide to Getting a Medical Assistant Certification
Careers in the Medical Assistant Field
Career Advancement for Medical Assistants