Contact Hours 2.50
CERP A 2.50
Pharmacology Hours 1.75
Expires Dec 31, 2026
Topics: Infectious Disease, Pharmacology
Population: Adult
Role: APRN
Member: Free
NonMember: $20.00
Activity Summary
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
Gram stains, bacterial cultures, institutional antibiograms and antibiotic sensitivity testing are all used to make decisions about appropriate antibiotic coverage, but can be challenging to interpret. This session focuses on microbiology and pharmacology. We review classes of antibiotics and discuss the interpretation of these tools using a case-based approach.Objectives
- Discuss the different classes of antibiotics.
- Analyze gram stains and bacterial cultures.
- Choose antibiotics based on antibiotic sensitivity testing.
Continuing Education Disclosure Statement
Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
AccreditationAmerican Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of
nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for
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The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.
Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.
Refund PolicyContinuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.