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Digital Seminar

Pharmacology of Infectious Diseases & Immunizations: Module 1


Speaker:
Eric Wombwell, PharmD, BCIDP
Duration:
Full Day
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Mar 15, 2016
Product Code:
POS075830_M1
Media Type:
Digital Seminar - Also available: In-Person Seminar  3 | Live Webcast


Description

Attend this seminar and learn proper prescribing, patient education and monitoring procedures for a variety of drug regimens used to treat common acute and chronic infectious diseases. Choosing an antibacterial agent can be challenging, given the plethora of drugs available on the market and the emerging trend in bacterial resistance.

You will learn the pharmacology of different classes of antimicrobials used to treat infectious disease states encountered in clinical practice. Discover the spectrums of activity, pharmacokinetic characteristics and parameters for monitoring therapeutic outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the new antimicrobials and advances in evidence-based treatment guidelines. You will leave this seminar better prepared to design appropriate and cost-effective drug regimens for improved therapeutic outcomes.

 

Credit


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NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after completing the on-line post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). 

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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

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California Nurses

PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of  Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 6.0 self-study contact hours. 

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Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of  Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 6.0 self-study contact hours.

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Iowa Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 7.6 self-study contact hours. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


New York Infectious Diseases

PESI, Inc. provider identification number IC128, is an approved provider who has been authorized to offer the mandated course work in barrier precautions and infection control measures. This entire self-study course qualifies for credit under this requirement.


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 6.25 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



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Speaker

Eric Wombwell, PharmD, BCIDP's Profile

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Dr. Eric Wombwell is a board-certified infectious diseases pharmacist and clinical associate professor for the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, School of Pharmacy. Eric completed his PharmD degree at the University of Missouri Kansas City, followed by an ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. Following residency, he accepted a full-time non-tenured clinical faculty position at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, School of Pharmacy. His teaching responsibilities include infectious diseases topics throughout the curriculum. Eric also has a clinical appointment at Centerpoint Medical Center rounding with the infectious diseases consult team and supporting antimicrobial stewardship efforts at the facility.

Eric is regularly published in pharmacy and infectious diseases research and is frequently invited to deliver continuing education presentations locally and nationally to various health-professional audiences. He is recognized for excellence in teaching through various awards, including the “Missouri Pharmacist Association – UMKC Faculty Member of the Year”, and the “University of Missouri – Kansas City Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching”.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Eric Wombwell has an employment relationship with the University of Missouri. He receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and a consulting fee from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Eric Wombwell is a member of the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists, the Missouri Pharmacists Association, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Infectious Diseases Society of America, and Centerpoint Medical Center.


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


Outline

Antimicrobials

  • Drug classes
  • Pharmacokinetic Properties
    • Concentration-dependent killing
    • Time-dependent killing
    • Post-antibiotic effect
  • Common interactions with other drugs

Antibacterial Allergies – Sulfa and Penicillin

  • Define true allergy
  • Sulfonamide antibiotics vs non-antibiotics
  • Penicillin – Cephalosporin cross-sensitivity

Bacteria

  • Differentiation
  • Normal flora
  • Common pathogens

Antibacterial Resistance–Contributing Factors

  • Trends
  • Mechanisms of resistance
  • Contributing factors

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Community versus Hospital Acquired

  • Differentiating between CA- and HA-MRSA
  • Current clinical practice guidelines
  • Pharmacologic management

Enterobacteriaceae Resistance

  • Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)
    • What are ESBLs
    • Pharmacologic management
  • Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)
    • What are CREs
    • Pharmacologic management

Urinary Tract Infections

  • Bacterial Etiology, Signs and Symptoms and Diagnosis
  • Cystitis and pyelonephritis
  • Complicated and uncomplicated
  • UTIs in pregnancy
  • Treatment (IDSA Guideline Treatment Algorithm)
    • Acute
    • Recurrent and relapse

Clostridium Difficile Infection

  • Risk factors
  • Pharmacology management
  • Fecal Transplantation
  • Probiotics literature review

Community–Acquired Pneumonia

  • Bacterial etiology
  • Diagnosis
  • Typical vs. atypical
  • Treatment (IDSA/ATS Guidelines) and monitoring
    • Outpatient vs. inpatient
    • Empiric treatment

Healthcare–Associated Pneumonia

  • Bacterial etiology
  • Treatment (IDSA/ATS Guidelines)
  • Treatment Controversy

Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

  • Sinusitis and pharyngitis
    • Etiology (Viral vs. Bacterial)
    • Treatment
  • Bronchitis and Pertussis
    • Etiology (Viral vs. Bacterial)
    • Treatment

Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

  • Cellulitis
  • Diabetic foot infections
  • Bacterial etiology
    • Signs & symptoms
    • Treatment (IDSA Guidelines)
  • Osteomyelitis
    • Acute vs. Chronic
    • Oral considerations

Strategies to Improve Patient Adherence

  • IMS Model (Information-Motivation-Strategy)
  • Major predictors of poor adherence to medication

Antibacterial Resistance–Prevention Strategies

  • Mechanisms for drug resistance
  • 12 steps to prevent antimicrobial resistance (CDC)
  • Antibiotic stewardship

Emerging and Reemerging Viral Infections

  • Animals as sources
  • Drivers and ecological factors
  • Modes of transmission
  • Pharmacology management

Influenza

  • Clinical features
  • Diagnosis
  • Pharmacology management

Immunizations (Adult)

  • Types of Vaccines
  • General recommendations
  • Contraindications & precautions

Objectives

  1. Develop antibiotic recommendations in response to microbiologic testing results.
  2. Describe clinical scenarios compelling for empiric coverage of resistant bacteria.
  3. Discriminate clinical scenarios requiring initiation of antibiotics.
  4. Choose appropriate risk factor–based empiric antibiotic regimens for acute infections.
  5. Recognize clinical scenarios necessitating avoidance of specific antibiotics based on side effect profiles.
  6. Identify clinical situations appropriate for newly approved antimicrobials.

Target Audience

Nurses, Midwives, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, and other Healthcare Professionals

Reviews

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Overall:      4.8

Total Reviews: 10

Comments

Maryanne C

"Excellent presentation. I learned a great deal regarding appropriate antibiotic choices/treatment."

Robert N

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course, and the lecturer was excellent and very knowledgeable"

Donna S

"I learned so much. Additionally. the handouts are very useful for future reference."

Frances H

"Dr. Wombwell was extremely knowledgeable and comfortable with the topics"

Veronica P

"Excellent webinar!"

CATHY J

"excellent presentation-very practical and relevant"

Stephen E

"phenomenal speaker; very engaging; i wish i was there in person"

Ruth C

"Excellent presentation. "

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