Beta-Lactam Antibiotics Course
This course equips you to confidently handle beta-lactam antibiotics in clinical settings. Optimise dosing with PK/PD principles, renal/hepatic adjustments, and TDM. Interpret MICs and resistance patterns, select appropriate agents for infections like pneumonia, UTI, and meningitis, manage ESBLs effectively, prevent toxicity and allergies, and craft clear orders to enhance patient outcomes and safety.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills in beta-lactam antibiotics, covering pharmacology, activity spectrum, dosing, and safety protocols. Master regimen optimisation using renal/hepatic adjustments, extended infusions, and therapeutic drug monitoring. Interpret MIC values and resistance, select drugs for specific syndromes, handle ESBLs and meningitis cases, and deliver evidence-based therapy recommendations.
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Develop skills
- Optimise beta-lactam dosing using PK/PD targets, TDM, and renal/hepatic adjustments.
- Select suitable beta-lactams based on infection type, site, and resistance profile.
- Handle ESBL and carbapenemase infections by interpreting MICs and selecting active drugs.
- Prevent toxicity and allergies through monitoring plans and safe penicillin delabelling.
- Prepare structured antibiotic orders specifying dose, route, duration, and monitoring.
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