Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed medications, yet up to 50% of their use is inappropriate in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Misuse not only affects individual patient outcomes but also accelerates antibiotic resistance, a critical public health threat.
This video-based CME/CE course provides a practical, evidence-based approach to optimizing antibiotic prescribing, managing common infections, and implementing antimicrobial stewardship programs. Through real-world case studies, you’ll learn how to make informed treatment decisions that improve patient care while minimizing the risk of resistance. You'll also explore strategies for integrating antimicrobial stewardship principles at both the individual and institutional levels, ensuring a sustainable approach to infection management.
Who Should Take This Course
- Primary care providers, hospitalists, infectious disease specialists, and pharmacists
- Healthcare professionals looking to improve antibiotic prescribing practices
- Clinicians and administrators interested in building antimicrobial stewardship programs
Who is Eligible for CME/CE Credits and Certificates
Stanford Center for Continuing Medical Education offers accredited continuing education for interprofessional healthcare team members, especially clinicians (i.e., physicians, nurses, physician assistants, etc.). Be sure to check the accreditation and credit designation stated on the activity page to view the credit type and amount awarded for your profession.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation
American Medical Association (AMA)
Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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