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Instructor Information

Instructor Information

  • To be eligible for the FastTrack Recertification an instructor must:

    • Have taught a total of four (4) workshops during your 24 month certification cycle.
    • Be an instructor in good standing.

    • Attended any All Instructor Calls during your certification cycle.

    • You must complete the Fast Track Recertification form before your Instructorship expiration date.


     

     Complete the FastTrack Recertification form this form includes the application, Biographical Data and Conflict of Interest all in one.

  • Thank you for your interest in becoming a TST Instructor! 

     

    TST Instructor Candidate Requirements

    • TST Instructor candidates must be either an RN, LPN, NP, PA, MD, or DO and have experience in Tuberculosis Control.
    • Be knowledgeable in all aspects of TB including history, epidemiology, transmission, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
    • Have experience administering, reading and interpreting TB skin tests.
    • Be TST certified for at least 24 months prior to applying including taking the TB Testing workshop 2 times.
    • Hold a current TST certification.

    Application Process

     

    The Instructor application review and approval process can take up to 30 days.  Once the approval process is complete, you will be notified by email and provided further instructions. Please Note:  During the approval process timeframe, you are INELIGIBLE to schedule or conduct a TST Workshop. 

    Consequences for conducting a workshop prior to completion of the review process and approval date, will include, but are not limited to:

    • Disqualification of the applicant from becoming a TST Instructor.
    • Disqualification of all workshop participants from a class held before the instructor was approved from obtaining continuing education and TST certification.

     

  • For those that are not eligible for the FastTrack Recertification an instructor must:

    • Be eligible per TST Candidate Guidelines
    • Register for and complete a TST workshop.
  • The online portion of the workshop takes three hours to complete.

    *It is advised to complete the online portion at least a few days prior to practicum to give yourself enough time to complete the workshop and troubleshoot if needed.

    • Optimal to view in one sitting.
    • Have a strong internet connection.
    • Clear cache and browser history.
    • Allow pop-up messages (turn off pop up blockers).

     

    Login to your MI-TRAIN account or create a MI-TRAIN account - https://www.train.org/mi-train/welcome.

    Once in MI-TRAIN search for “MDHHS: TB Testing Workshop 2023-2024”

    • Launch the workshop and take pretest then you will enter the content slides recording and video.
    • Using back arrows in the training will bring you back to the beginning of module you are viewing.
    • You must watch the entire training (narrated PowerPoint slides recording and video) and complete knowledge checks throughout to get to the posttest.

    Troubleshooting tips:

    •  If you need to leave the training, click “yes” to the pop up “save where you left off”.
      • If you leave during either the power point narration or the video it will likely bring you back to the beginning of that module and you will need to rewatch a portion you already viewed.
    • If at a point the training brings you back to the beginning and you still need to complete more viewing to get to the posttest here are some tips:
      • If a pop up appears and asks you to save, select yes.
      • Try refreshing the page.
      • Log out and back into MITRAIN – this may still bring you back to the beginning.
      • Still having trouble? Try again the next day.
    • After trying these tips and you are still having trouble you can reach out to MDHHS-TSTWorkshop@michigan.gov. Please try these tips first.

  • Thank you for your interest in becoming a Master Regional Trainer (MRT)! Here is what you need to know in order to complete the process.

    What is a MRT?

    Master Regional Trainers (MRTs) are responsible for guiding and advising the MDHHS TB Control Unit on required annual updates to the TST and TTT PowerPoints. MRTs vote on waiver requests and MRT Candidate Applications, as well as participant in bi-monthly conference calls with the MDHHS TB Control Unit staff. The need for more MRTs is growing and we look forward to YOU joining this group!

    MRT Requirements

    MRTs must:

    • Agree to hold a TTT Workshop, when needed.
    • Participate in calls with other MRTs and State TB Control Unit or emails, you must reply to the waiver emails that are sent to you.

    Qualifications

    A MRT candidate must be an active, certified TST Instructor, in good standing, that is responsible for training others in both TST and TTT. Candidates must meet all of the following criteria to become and remain an MRT:

    • Be TST Certified
    •  Have at least five years’ experience working in TB Control
    • Be a TST Instructor for a minimum of 24 months prior to becoming a MRT

    Application Requirements

    If you are interested in becoming an MRT, please complete the following and submit to MDHHS-TSTworkshop@michigan.gov:

    • A resume or CV that shows a minimum of five years’ experience in TB Control
    • Email MDHHS-TSTworkshop@michigan.gov stating your desire and qualifications for becoming an MRT
    • Be prepared to complete the Biographical Data/Conflict of Interest online form, if applicable (link to the online form will be emailed after approval, if needed)

     

    The MRT application review and approval process can take up to 60 days. Once the approval process is complete, you will receive an email with further instructions. Please note that during the approval process timeframe, you are INELIGIBLE to schedule or conduct a TTT workshop.