Worldwide, TB is the leading cause of death among persons with HIV infection. It is estimated that about 4.2% of Americans, with or without HIV infection, are infected with TB bacteria. In 2005, of the TB patients reported to be co-infected with HIV, 63% were non-Hispanic blacks.

This course satisfies Title 22 Regulation 85064 that requires Adult Residential Care Administrators to complete a 4 hour course in HIV/AIDS TB within 6 months of becoming an administrator and subsequently every two years