PIDS: Clostridioides difficile

This session will review evidence-based practice for the diagnosis and treatment of C.diff in children in ambulatory care. Apply this knowledge to clinical case scenarios. 

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This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 0.5 NAPNAP contact hours of which 0.5 is pharmacology content.

Target Audience

Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses

Learning Objectives

1. Appreciate that testing for Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is an example of   diagnostic stewardship: using the right test in the right patient in the right time. 
2. Recognize situations where C. difficile testing is NOT recommended
3. State treatment for initial and subsequent occurrences of diarrhea caused by bona fide C. difficile infection (CDI) in the outpatient setting
4. List at least two ways in which advanced practice providers can help parents understand: 

  • When C. difficile testing is not appropriate
  • How to minimize the risk of C. difficile infection by practicing antimicrobial stewardship

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 Contact hours
Course opens: 
11/30/2023
Course expires: 
12/31/2024
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
5

Julianne Green MD, PhD

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Dr. Green has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an agency providing continuing education credit. individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 0.5 NAPNAP contact hours of which 0.5 is pharmacology content.

Available Credit

  • 0.50 Contact hours

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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