Antimicrobial Stewardship

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the different pharmacokinetic characteristics of antibiotics.
  • Interpret important data from an antibiogram.
  • Understand antibiotic selection and therapy by becoming familiar with major classes and spectrum of activity.
  • Analyze newer antibiotic agents and their role in the treating infections.

Online Module
The objective of this module is to provide a review of basic antimicrobial and infectious disease concepts. Please review the following resources prior to beginning the module questions.

  • Fundamental Antimicrobial Concepts
  • CDC Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
  • Implementing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program: Guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. Clin Infect Dis. (2016)doi: 10.1093/cid/ciw118

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