Pharmocotherapy Principles and Practice - Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Contact Hours: 1.0
ACPE No: 014-999-07-085-H04
Activity Type:
Release Date:
Expiration Date:
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity the participant should be able to:
On completion of the chapter, the reader will be able to
1. Discuss characteristics of the skin that render it resistant to infection.
2. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and complications associated with skin and soft tissue infections.
3. Identify the desired therapeutic outcomes for patients with skin and soft tissue infections.
4. Recommend appropriate empirical and definitive antimicrobial regimens when given a diagnosis, physical examination, and laboratory findings.
5. Monitor chosen antimicrobial therapy for safety and efficacy.
Faculty:
Computer Requirements for Online Courses
PC
- Windows 2000 SE or greater
- Flash Player Plugin 9.0 or later
- Internet Explorer 6.0 or later OR Firefox 2.0 or later
- Sound Card & Speakers
- 800 x 600 Minimum Monitor Resolution (1024 x 768 Recommended)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing PDF's
MAC
- Mac OS 10.2.8
- Flash Player Plugin 9.0 or greater
- Safari 2.0 or above OR Firefox 2.0 or later
- Sound Card & Speakers
- 800 x 600 Minimum Monitor Resolution (1024 x 768 Recommended)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing PDF's'
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.