We have great news!
The online course on the Standardised Package of Community-Based Support Services to Improve TB Outcomes has been re-launched on the updated WHO Academy platform.
This course provides basic training for representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs) and TB-affected communities on the delivery of support services included in the Standardised Package, while ensuring the required level of quality.
The Standardised Package was developed in 2021 by the TB Europe Coalition in collaboration with the WHO Regional Office for Europe and the PAS Center. Its aim is to complement medical TB services, ensure more comprehensive and continuous care, and thereby improve TB prevention and treatment outcomes for all people, including vulnerable groups.
For ease of use, the online course is structured into individual modules corresponding to the 12 support services, and also includes a module on costing methodology.
After a simple registration on the WHO Academy platform, you will gain access to all 13 modules of the online course:
• Module 1:
Awareness Raising, Risk Communication, Mobilisation and Meaningful Engagement
of Communities to End TB
https://whoacademy.org/coursewares/course-v1:WHOAcademy-Hosted+H0141EN+2025_Q1
• Module 2:
Counselling of Individuals at Risk of TB
https://whoacademy.org/coursewares/course-v1:WHOAcademy-Hosted+H0142EN+2025_Q4
• Module 3:
Non-Clinical Management of TB Preventive Treatment
https://whoacademy.org/coursewares/course-v1:WHOAcademy-Hosted+H0054EN+H0054EN_Q4_2024
• Module 4:
Support of Active TB Case-Finding
https://whoacademy.org/coursewares/course-v1:WHOAcademy-Hosted+H0143EN+2025_Q4
• Module 5:
Supported TB Treatment Observation
https://whoacademy.org/coursewares/course-v1:WHOAcademy-Hosted+H0144EN+2025_Q4
• Module 6:
Managing Loss to Follow-Up and Preventing TB Treatment Interruption
https://whoacademy.org/coursewares/course-v1:WHOAcademy-Hosted+H0145EN+2025_Q4
• Module 7:
Individual Needs Assessment During TB Treatment
https://whoacademy.org/coursewares/course-v1:WHOAcademy-Hosted+H0146EN+2025_Q4
• Module 8:
Mental Health and Psychological Counselling and Support for People with TB
https://whoacademy.org/coursewares/course-v1:WHOAcademy-Hosted+H0148EN+2025_Q4
• Module 9: TB
Case Management: Non-Clinical
https://whoacademy.org/coursewares/course-v1:WHOAcademy-Hosted+H0149EN+2025_Q4
• Module 10:
Material Support for People with TB
https://whoacademy.org/coursewares/course-v1:WHOAcademy-Hosted+H0150EN+2025_Q4
• Module 11:
Health Education and Counselling of People with TB
https://whoacademy.org/coursewares/course-v1:WHOAcademy-Hosted+H0151EN+2025_Q4
• Module 12:
Post-TB Treatment Social Support and/or Rehabilitation
https://whoacademy.org/coursewares/course-v1:WHOAcademy-Hosted+H0152EN+2025_Q4
• Module 13:
Costing Methodology for the Standardised Package of Community-Based Support
Services to Improve TB Outcomes
https://whoacademy.org/coursewares/course-v1:WHOAcademy-Hosted+H0153EN+2025_Q4
Modules were developed by experts representing civil society and TB-affected communities, WHO, national TB programmes, medical professionals, and international experts. All contributors have extensive experience in the TB response.
Each module includes:
- a welcome video from the module expert,
- a lecture in presentation format,
- short animated videos,
- reflection exercises,
- additional materials for deeper learning.
Modules can be completed in any order, either all 13 as a comprehensive course or selectively, depending on your current needs and interests.
Currently, the course is available only in English.
The online course was developed by the TB Europe Coalition with financial support from the Stop TB Partnership, the WHO Regional Office for Europe, and the PAS Center.
