Pharmacology of Infectious Diseases and Immunizations Online Course – Eric Wombwell and William Barry Inman

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Given the endless list of medications and factors that play a role in their effectiveness, the world of pharmacology can make anyone’s head spin. But when we peel back the layers and align them side by side, it becomes far less intimidating.

Here it is… the recipe for pharmacology success!

Join award-winning instructor, Eric Wombwell, PharmD, in this incredible online course where he walks you step-by-step through clinically applicable pharmacology information that you can immediately apply in your practice.

You’ll gain tools and information for:

• Proper prescribing
• Patient education and monitoring procedures for a variety of drug regimens used to treat common acute and chronic infectious diseases
• Classes of antimicrobials and tips for combating bacterial resistance — with an emphasis on new antimicrobials and advances in evidence-based treatment guidelines
• And MUCH more!

PLUS, as an added bonus, you’ll get a FREE Influenza Update online video training that is packed with information on influenza vaccination, transmission, case studies, and the most up-to-date treatment strategies so you can confidently step in and make a difference for your patients!

You are the last line of defense before drugs are administered to your patients… Enroll in this course and become well-versed in pharmacology, so you can protect your patients and your license.

The benefits of having a solid foundation in pharmacology are endless…but you’ll also be protecting yourself and your license.

Join Dr. Eric Wombwell in this online course to gain a better understanding of the ins and outs of Pharmacology. Here’s what you’ll cover in this incredible online course.

Course 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)

Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

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

Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

• Cellulitis
• Bacterial etiology
  • Strep. vs. Staph. vs. MRSA
  • Signs & symptoms
  • Treatment (IDSA Guidelines)

Influenza

• Clinical features
• Diagnosis
• Pharmacology management

Immunizations (Adult)

• Types of Vaccines
• General recommendations
• Contraindications & precautions