Osteomyelitis, The Diabetic Foot, Hardware…And Challenging Cases: What Drugs to Use When?

osteomyelitis

Price:

$19.95

Faculty: Lawrence Carey, PharmD
Contact Hours: 1.5 contact hours of Continuing Education (which includes 1.5 hours of pharmacology)

1.5 Contact hours

3 months of access (renewable)

Printable handouts

5-item quiz

100% online

The progression of osteomyelitis can be challenging for NPs to treat. This CE offering reviews the types of osteomyelitis, including hematogenous and non-hematogenous classifications. Discussions on diabetic foot and prosthetic joint infections are presented in conjunction with osteomyelitis and analyzed through various pathogen-specific treatment plans.

The following topics are included in this session:

  • Risk factors for prosthetic joint infections
  • Microbiology of diabetic foot infections
  • Intravenous versus oral antibiotics
  • Chronic oral suppression
Sample

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  5. PowerPoint handouts are available for every lecture under “Materials.” We strongly recommend that you download and print each lecture’s handout so that you may highlight and take notes as you view each video.
  6. Please note that there is information covered in the video lectures that will not be on the handouts, so you must watch the video in its entirety. It is very important to spend time studying all PowerPoint handouts and to watch all course lecture(s) before attempting to take the required quiz.
  7. Each quiz includes 5 items to complete in 10 minutes. Participants have a maximum of 3 attempts to pass each exam with a score of 70% or higher.
  8. After successful completion of the quiz, participants must complete a Course Evaluation.
  9. Upon submission of the Course Evaluation, your Continuing Education Certificate will appear for you to print and/or save in PDF format. We strongly recommend that you print or save the certificate immediately, as your certificate will not be stored in your account indefinitely.

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What Makes
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"Simply the Best!"

Features concise up-to-date lectures with full slideshows

Lecture handouts (available to download and print)

One month to complete from time of purchase.

Fast forward/rewind capability so you can be sure to master the material

Full screen capability; perfect for tablet users

Access on your computer immediately!

Portable: Carry with you on your smartphone or laptop

Obtain needed CE and pharmacology contact hours

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