Pneumonia Course
Gain mastery in handling pneumonia from initial evaluation through to patient discharge. The course equips healthcare professionals with essential tools for accurate diagnosis, risk stratification using CURB-65 and PSI, targeted antibiotic therapy, microbiology insights, timely IV-to-oral transitions, ICU escalation decisions, discharge planning, and customising protocols for low-resource settings to enhance patient outcomes and quality care.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to managing adult pneumonia, covering diagnosis, severity scoring, empiric treatment, microbiology, and switching from IV to oral therapy. Participants will learn guideline-driven care, effective monitoring and escalation strategies, safe discharge planning, follow-up protocols, and adaptations for resource-constrained environments to ensure evidence-based results.
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Develop skills
- Rapidly triage pneumonia patients using CURB-65 and PSI scores to determine appropriate care location.
- Interpret chest X-rays and laboratory results for swift and precise pneumonia diagnosis.
- Choose and adjust high-impact antibiotics, including de-escalation of empiric therapy efficiently.
- Master criteria for safe and early IV-to-oral antibiotic switch in pneumonia cases.
- Manage ICU escalation, set oxygen goals, monitor progress, and coordinate discharge and follow-up care.
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