Antibiotic Management and Resistance

$15.00

This course focuses on antibiotic resistance, specifically respiratory pathogens in the US, and its causes. It aims to educate healthcare professionals on the reasons behind inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions and promote judicious use. The course also covers preventive measures, patient education, and policy implementation. It also discusses the "Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work" program and national efforts to reduce antibiotic resistance.

At the end of the course, the participants are expected to:

  1. Describe trends in antibiotic resistance among respiratory infections in the US and the problem of antibiotic resistance.
  2.  List the most frequent causes of improper antibiotic prescriptions by medical professionals.
  3. Describe the ways in which medical practitioners might help combat community antibiotic resistance.
  4. Determine the practice activity domains for healthcare professionals in public health initiatives, reactions, and the promotion of social acceptance of safe medication use (CAPE 3-1-D-i).
  5. Determine the Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work program's aims and objectives.

Delivery Type

online

Credits

6

States With Exam

| Florida

Profession With No Exam

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - APRN | Registered Nurse - RN | Licensed Practice Nurse - LPN | Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

Professions With Exam

| Dentist | Dental Hygienist | Dental Assistant | Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care | Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care | Certified Respiratory Therapist | Registered Respiratory Therapist | Respiratory Therapist

Students

10

Cost

$15.00
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