This course is intended for healthcare workers involved in antimicrobial ordering, dispensing, administration, and monitoring.

The course consists of a video clip presentation (including patient case examples) with audio. View the video and complete the follow up questions at the end of the presentation.

The course will take approximately 50 minutes to complete. You should complete this course in one sitting – progress through the video cannot be saved and returned to at a later time. You cannot move onto the quiz until the time for the video has passed even if you try to skip ahead. You may pause the video at any time if needed. If you exit the module, you can only restart the timer for the video from the beginning.

Purpose/Objectives
To describe how rapid diagnostic testing results can impact clinical outcomes.
To compare and contrast available technologies for rapid diagnostic tests from blood culture specimens, respiratory specimens, stool and CSF specimens.
To review how stewardship programs can work with the clinical laboratory to optimize implementation & clinical use of rapid diagnostic tests.

Intended Audience
This continuing education presentation is intended for any healthcare worker involved in antimicrobial ordering, dispensing, administration, and monitoring, which includes: physicians, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and allied health professionals.

Instructions for Completion
Complete the on-line course and evaluation to receive continuing education credit. Learners must demonstrate performance by achieving a minimum of 80% on the post-test. In addition, to be credited with completion, submit the evaluation form which follows the post-test. You may then print a certificate of completion for your records.

Presented By
This enduring material was developed and presented by the Duke Antibiotic Stewardship Outreach Network (DASON) and has no other corporate sponsorship.

Contact Information
Paul A. Thacker, II
Administrative Director
Box 102359 DUMC
Durham, NC 27710
phone: 919-684-4560
fax: 919-681-7494
paul.thacker@duke.edu