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ASHP BCPS Re-Certification Ambassador: 2016 Pharmacotherapy Core Therapeutic Module Package

By David Martin posted 11-30-2016 23:14

  

Good Evening and Happy Thanksgiving!

I was able to spend some time over the holiday completing an ASHP re-certification course for BCPS: 2016 Pharmacotherapy Core Therapeutic Module Package for Recertification.  This package includes two modules: 1. Cardia Arrhythmias and Advanced Life Support and 2. Select Topics in Infectious Diseases.  I chose to complete the infectious diseases module, which covered the following topics:

  • Syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes
  • Uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections
  • Urinary tract infection in pregnancy
  • MRSA skin and soft tissue infections
  • Otitis media, sinusitis, and pharyngitis
  • Endocarditis
  • Meningitis
  • Clostridium difficile infection

You might think these are a lot of topics to cover in two hours, but the speaker did a good job providing a general overview of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of each of these areas.  For some of the larger topics, specific components were discussed in more in depth detail.  The module also used patient cases to provide background context, and help the learner apply the principles discussed.  I wasn't able to complete the assessment questions since I need to finish the other module first, so you can except a review of that next month.  Until then, have a wonderful holiday season!

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