PHSA - BCCDC - Optimizing Antibiotic Use in Community Practice

This collection of online continuing education modules developed by the Community Antimicrobial Stewardship program at the BC Centre for Disease Control provides community-based practitioners with the latest evidence and treatment guidelines for the use of antibiotics in primary care, and basic principles and strategies for antimicrobial stewardship.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss the epidemiology and etiology of various conditions that may require antibiotic treatment
• Describe diagnosis, prevention and treatment strategies
• List common instances when antibiotic treatment may not be necessary
• Determine how disclosure of beta-lactam allergy can be investigated and proper treatment provided

Certification: This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and approved by UBC CPD for up to 3.5 Mainpro+ credits.

This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by UBC CPD. You may claim a maximum of 3.5 hours.

If you have questions, please email info@antibioticwise.ca.

The course is divided into 14 short modules, which can be completed all at once or over multiple visits:

1. Beta-Lactam Allergy
2. Urinary Tract Infection/Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
3. Acute Bronchitis
4. Cellulitis
5. Pharyngitis
6. Bite Wound
7. Cystitis
8. Pyelonephritis
9. Abscess
10. Community Acquired Pneumonia
11. Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
12. Otitis Media
13. Acute Sinusitis
14. Competencies for Nurse Prescribers (optional module)