In this 3-hour session, participants will discuss the many barriers that can interfere with a patient’s successful completion of therapy and explore ways to address them. The trainer will review methods for building rapport and communicating effectively with patients, and participants will practice the skill of asking open-ended questions. The topic of ensuring that the patient actually swallows the dose, one of the most important tasks involved in DOT, will also be covered. The session will conclude with an overview of common adverse reactions to TB medications and their signs and symptoms.