Antimicrobial Stewardship: Role of the Provider

The goal of the education and competency is to increase knowledge and awareness in the following areas:

  • Understanding of Antimicrobial Stewardship (ASP) Principles – Informal training on ASP concepts, including antimicrobial resistance (AMR), appropriate antibiotic use, and infection prevention strategies.

  • Recognition of Antibiotic Misuse – Identify inappropriate antibiotic use, including overprescription, incorrect dosing, or unnecessary duration.

  • Role in ASP Interventions –Critical role in ASP, including monitoring for adverse drug reactions, evaluating antibiotic appropriateness, and communicating with prescribers.

  • Effective Communication with Providers – Increase confidence or skills to engage in discussions with prescribers about alternative treatments, de-escalation of therapy, or discontinuation of unnecessary antibiotics.

  • Diagnostic Stewardship Awareness – Understanding when and how to collect specimens properly to avoid unnecessary antibiotic use.

  • Patient and Family Education on AMR – Educating patients and families on antibiotic adherence, side effects, and the risks of misuse.

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Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this module, learners will be able to:

  • Recall the essential elements of antimicrobial stewardship programs and their role in improving patient outcomes while reducing antimicrobial resistance
  • Explain the importance of selecting the right antibiotic, dose, and duration, and how approaches like de-escalation and IV-to-PO conversion optimize patient care and antimicrobial stewardship efforts
  • Describe the clinical significance of stewardship tools, including MRSA nasal PCR, PENFAST score, and pneumonia panel, in guiding antibiotic therapy

 

 

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 0.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
02/12/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2027

Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 0.50 Attendance
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