Pediatrics - Pediatric Updates: Antibiotics; Pathogens in the News; Teaching Pearls is organized by American Medical Seminars (AMS), Inc.
Original Release Date: July 1, 2019
Expiration Date: July 1, 2022
Accreditation:
• 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Description:
Topic 1: Antibiotic Update.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP
• Review recent trends in antibiotic resistance.
• Improve empiric antibiotic usage for common pediatric conditions.
• Develop strategies to resist further bacterial resistance, as recommended by the CDC.
Topic 2: Pathogens in the News: What Do They Mean For You.
Upon completion of this session and using the guidelines from the CDC, the participant should be able to: GL, COMP
• Recognize the current epidemiology of highly contagious viral or other infectious diseases that are of most immediate public health concern.
• Identify key clinical manifestations, as documented by the CDC guidelines, of these diseases.
• Plan for necessary precautions for newly identified viruses as developed and recommended by the CDC protocols and guidelines.
• Employ CDC recommended actions to contact Hospital, Local, State and Federal Health Officials as appropriate or mandated.
Topic 3: Teaching Pearls You Should Know.
Upon completion of this session, using data and results from clinical trials and referenced EBM, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP
• Use test characteristics such as positive predictive value to interpret diagnostic test results.
• Order diagnostic tests appropriately by considering risks and benefits.
• Apply key teaching points to enhance management of specific diagnostic conditions.
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.
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