你将学到什么
Describe what the main antifungal agents and their clinical implications are and when therapeutic drug monitoring is indicated
Develop a good basic understanding of common fungal diseases
Develop knowledge of the diagnostic approaches used to diagnose fungal infections and be aware of their limitations
Describe how infection prevention can help reduce the incidence of fungal diseases, and prevent the spread of antifungal resistance
Explore antifungal stewardship and illustrate, through cases, how antifungal stewardship can be used to improve prescribing and patient care
课程概况
Fungal diseases affect millions of people worldwide each year. Antifungal stewardship helps ensure antifungal agents are prescribed correctly to achieve the best patient outcome.
On this course, you will investigate the benefits of antifungal stewardship through case studies that feature successful strategies. You will cover basic mycology and common fungal diseases as well as look at ways to treat fungal diseases like candidemia. By completing this course, you will be able to use your knowledge in a clinical setting.
课程大纲
Basic Mycology and outline common fungal diseases;
Cover common fungal diseases, splitting into yeasts (Candida) and moulds (Aspergillus);
Illustrate, through cases, the clinical approach to fungal diseases with stewardship implications
面向人群
This course is designed for any healthcare professional involved with caring for patients who may experience fungal disease. This may be in a primary care or hospital setting.
