This is an online educational commentary in Microbiology offering 1.0 continuing education (CME/CMLE) credit that can be used to fulfill CC Part II and CMP requirements. This educational commentary is provided through our affiliation with the American Proficiency Institute (API). Faculty/Authors Linsey Donner, PhD, MPH, CPH, MLS(ASCP)CMAssistant Professor, Microbiology and SerologyCollege of Allied Health Professions, Division of Medical Laboratory ScienceUniversity of Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, Nebraska Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical KnowledgeCME/CMLE Credit: 1.0 Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour Format: Online Educational Activity and Post Exam
Default Credit Type: None (You must meet the eligibility requirements in order to obtain CME credit.)
Instructions
To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:
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Release Date: 1/1/2022 Review Date:Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
explain why antimicrobial resistance is a major public health threat;
compare antimicrobial and diagnostic stewardship;
describe the relationship between antimicrobial and diagnostic stewardship;
discuss the role of the clinical microbiology laboratory in diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship;
differentiate traditional culture methods from rapid diagnostic testing, providing examples of each; and
describe examples of clinical microbiology laboratory stewardship activities and interventions