Antimicrobial prescribing courses learning outcomes
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Introduction to antimicrobial prescribing
In this course, you will will learn about the principles of appropriate antimicrobial prescribing.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
- describe the key components of appropriate antimicrobial prescribing
- differentiate between prophylactic, empirical and directed therapy
- outline the major adverse effects of antimicrobial therapy
- implement a systematic approach to using current antimicrobial guidelines for prescribing.
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In this course you will diagnose and treat a case of Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
- take the appropriate initial management steps for suspected line sepsis
- de-escalate antibacterial therapy based on preliminary laboratory results
- choose a definitive antibacterial treatment regimen based on susceptibility test results
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Catheter-associated urinary tract infections
In this course you will treat a hospitalised patient for a catheter-associated urinary tract infection.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
- define clinical signs and symptoms consistent with catheter-associated urinary tract (CA-UTI) infection
- order investigations to identify the presence and aetiology of CA-UTI
- name bacteria commonly associated with CA-UTI
- prescribe appropriate empiric and directed antimicrobial therapy for CA-UTI
- describe measures to prevent the development of CA-UTI.
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Community acquired pneumonia (CAP)
In this course you will treat a case of pneumonia in a hospital setting.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
- identify the clinical signs and symptoms of Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
- order the preliminary investigations required to diagnose and manage CAP
- establish the severity of the disease using a scoring tool such as SMART- COP
- prescribe empiric and directed antimicrobial therapy for CAP
- identify the normal progression of CAP when on appropriate therapy
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Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis
In this course you will examine the role of antibiotic prophylaxis for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
- identify the types of procedures for which antibiotic prophylaxis is warranted
- identify most appropriate antibiotic selection for particular procedures
- know how to modify the antibiotic selection based on patient specific clinical variables
- discuss optimum timing of antibiotic prophylaxis
- discuss the optimum duration of antibiotic prophylaxis
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