Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy
Targeted Course | Online

Quick Summary
- Course Opens Soon
- Flexible Hours
- 3 Weeks
- Access to Lectures
- Quiz + Assessment
- Completion Certificate
Course Description
The Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy course offers an in-depth, clinically focused exploration into the principles and practices of treating infectious diseases with pharmacological interventions. Designed for healthcare professionals, pharmacy students, and clinical pharmacists, this course bridges the gap between theoretical microbiology and real-world therapeutic decision-making. Learners will develop a strong foundation in pathogen identification, antimicrobial pharmacology, clinical decision frameworks, resistance management, and patient-specific therapy considerations. By integrating case-based learning, evidence-based guidelines, and clinical pearls, participants will enhance their ability to select, optimize, and monitor antimicrobial therapy across a variety of clinical settings.
This course gives professionals to deliver more precise, effective, and individualized infectious disease management, fostering better patient outcomes and promoting antimicrobial stewardship practices in clinical environments.
Key Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, scholars will be able to:
- Understand the pathophysiology and classification of infectious diseases.
- Evaluate the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of antimicrobial agents.
- Analyze and apply infectious disease treatment guidelines in clinical practice.
- Develop therapeutic plans based on infection severity, patient factors, and microbial susceptibility.
- Recognize and manage antimicrobial resistance and adverse effects of therapy.
- Enhance clinical decision-making skills through case-based scenarios.
- Apply principles of antimicrobial stewardship to optimize patient care and minimize resistance.
CURRICULUM
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Unit 1: Foundations of Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy
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Unit 2: Antibiotic Therapy
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Unit 3: Antiviral Therapy
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Unit 4: Antifungal Therapy
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Unit 5: Antiparasitic Therapy
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Unit 6: Community-Acquired Respiratory Infections
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Unit 7: Hospital-Acquired and Ventilator-Associated Infections
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Unit 8: Bloodstream Infections and Infective Endocarditis
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Unit 9: Urinary Tract Infections
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Unit 10: Skin, Soft Tissue, and Bone Infections
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Unit 11: Central Nervous System Infections
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Unit 12: Gastrointestinal and Intra-abdominal Infections
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Unit 13: HIV and Opportunistic Infections
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Unit 14: Antimicrobial Stewardship and Future Trends
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