Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

presents

Advanced Topics in Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance

DESCRIPTION

Infectious disease remains a dynamic and fascinating field replete with new challenges facing outpatient primary care providers and hospital medicine practitioners alike. This program is designed to explore major infectious diseases topics of particular relevance.

This online course on advanced topics in infectious diseases is designed to supply primary care providers, residents, infectious disease specialists, hospitalists, and advanced practice providers with a thorough understanding of various infectious diseases commonly encountered in inpatient and outpatient settings. Through five comprehensive online modules, healthcare professionals will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively address, manage, and prevent infectious diseases, while promoting optimal patient outcomes. The program will cover a range of topics, including common inpatient consultations ranging from prosthetic joint infections and osteomyelitis to endocarditis and bloodstream infections. Modules included in depth didactics on the diagnosis and management of transplant and oncology related infectious diseases including invasive fungal infections, herpesviruses, and other opportunistic infections in the immunosuppressed host. We comprehensively review new IDSA guidelines related to antimicrobial resistance and management of DTR-Pseudomonas, ESBL-producing organisms, KPC and NDM producing organisms, and other common pathogens including Stenotrophomonas and Acinetobacter.

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

This activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, advanced practice providers, and allied health professionals in the fields of emergency medicine, family practice, infectious diseases, internal medicine, and public health.

OBJECTIVES

After completing this activity, the learner will demonstrate the ability to:

• Recall the diagnosis and management of multi-drug resistant organisms.
• Explain common infections associated with transplantation or malignancy, including common pathogens, diagnosis, and management strategies.
• Express comprehensive knowledge of common inpatient infectious diseases consultations including endocarditis, staph aureus bacteremia, osteomyelitis and joint infections, abdominal infections, and CNS infections.
• Describe the evaluation and management of invasive fungal infections, herpesviruses, and other opportunistic infections associated with immunosuppressed hosts.

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

All rights reserved - The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. No part of this program may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in articles or reviews.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty and other experts whose input is included in this activity are their own. This enduring material is produced for educational purposes only. Use of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine name implies review of educational format design and approach. Please review the complete prescribing information and safety profile of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings, and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

LIST OF TALKS

• Common Inpatient ID Consults
• CNS Infections
• Severe Respiratory Tract Infections
• Other Common Infections in TOID
• Transplant/Oncology Infectious Diseases
• Managment of Antimicrobial Resistance

Method of Payment: Learners must register and submit full payment prior to the start of the activity. The registration fee includes access to the online content and downloadable instructional materials.

You will receive a confirmation by email from Instructure. If you have not received it within 24 hours of registering, email the Office of Online Education to confirm that you are registered.

The Johns Hopkins University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any activity due to unforeseen circumstances. In this event, the University will refund the registration fee. Under such circumstances registrants will be notified as soon as possible.

REFUND POLICY

Refunds will only be issued for learners who have not accessed the course. 

SYLLABUS/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

All online content will be accessible via canvas.jhu.edu once you have registered.

PREREQUISITES FOR PARTICIPANTS

There are no prerequisites to participate in this activity. 

TECHNICAL PREREQUISITES

The course will take place on the Canvas LMS (Canvas.jhu.edu). You will need the ability to log on to the platform, preferably using Google Chrome, to complete the content, which will include videos, readings, and assignments. You may also need to take part in other activities on Canvas.jhu.edu.

• Hardware requirements: computer; webcam; microphone and speakers or headset.
• Software requirements: Google Chrome web browser; access to Canvas.jhu.edu; Zoom web conferencing; Microsoft Office or similar; email

EVALUATION AND OUTCOMES SURVEY

Post activity, an online evaluation form will be available to attendees to evaluate the activity and identify future educational needs. A certificate of attendance will be available immediately for download or print. 

POST-TEST

A post-test will be conducted at the conclusion of the activity. A grade of at least 70% within three attempts is needed.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. Please notify us if you have any special needs.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases: https://hopkinsinfectiousdiseases.jhmi.edu/

For technical assistant with the course, Canvas.jhu.edu, or learnmore.jhu.edu, please email the Office of Online Education.