Pneumonia Course
Gain expertise in handling pneumonia from initial evaluation to patient discharge. The course equips healthcare professionals with essential tools for accurate diagnosis, risk assessment using CURB-65 and PSI, selecting empiric antibiotics, understanding microbiology, managing escalations, IV-to-oral switches, and improving quality, with adaptations for settings with limited resources.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to managing adult pneumonia, covering diagnosis, severity scoring, initial antibiotic treatment, microbiology insights, and transitioning from IV to oral therapy. Participants will learn guideline-driven care, effective monitoring and escalation strategies, safe discharge planning, follow-up protocols, and customising approaches for low-resource environments to ensure reliable, evidence-based results.
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Develop skills
- Rapid triage of pneumonia cases using CURB-65 and PSI scores to decide appropriate care location.
- Accurate diagnosis through interpretation of chest X-rays and laboratory results.
- Selecting and adjusting high-impact antibiotics for quick empiric therapy and de-escalation.
- Mastering criteria for safe and timely IV-to-oral antibiotic switch.
- Planning ICU escalations, setting oxygen goals, vigilant monitoring, and post-discharge follow-up.
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