12 weeks long, completely online, designed for working laboratory professionals. Each module running time is not expected to exceed 6 contact hours.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Appropriate selection and collection of microbiology specimen
Isolation and accurate identification of clinically relevant bacterial pathogens
Biological mechanisms of action of, and to resistance to Antimicrobials
Review AST methods, Disk Diffusion, MIC broth microdilution and agar dilution
Understanding breakpoints, interpretive categories, and international standards & guidelines
Internal Quality control and Quality assurance for AST, cumulative antibiograms
Detection of intrinsic resistance, mechanisms of resistance and appropriate reporting
Selection of effective Antimicrobials based on laboratory information and clinical use case, including selective reporting.
Data utilization and practical and effective implementation in the clinic setting, Effective communication within the clinical management team (including site administrators)
Global surveillance systems (GLASS), networks (One Health)