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Indications for Fortified Antibiotics: CME


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Presenter(s):   Elisabeth J. Cohen, MD

Duration:  30 minutes

Designation of Credit:  The Wills Eye Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for physicians.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Intended Audience:  This activity has been designed for the comprehensive ophthalmologist and is also applicable to all medical disciplines and specialties.

Peer Reviewers:  Lisa A. Hark, PhD, RD;Ann P. Murchison, MD

Original Release Date:  1/1/2010

Last Review Date:  12/15/2009

Expiration Date:  12/31/2012

Program Overview:

This program details the three different indications for fortified antibiotics and how to treat each of the three indicators depending on the severity of the situation.


Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Know the indications for fortified antibiotics.
  • Describe the proper antibiotics for different types of indications.

  • Improve the treatment of patients with corneal ulcers.

Accreditation:
The Wills Eye Institute is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Completion Instructions:
  • After logging into your account and/or purchasing credits, review the intended audience, program overview, and learning objectives.
  • Select Disclosure (Step 1) at the top of the page to begin the process.
  • Review the disclosure information and click Continue. You will return to this page.
  • Select View Course (Step 2) at the top of the page and the presentation will open. (See computer requirements below if needed. First time users are required to install the MS Silverlight application, which is free.)
  • After viewing the course, close the window and you will return to this page. Click on Take Post-Test (Step 3) at the top of the page and complete the test. Incorrect answers will be listed after you click submit. You will be able to return to View Course (Step 2) at anytime if needed.
  • After successful completion of the Post-Test, select Continue to Evaluation and complete the course evaluation.
  • Next, select Continue to Certificate. You will be able to view and print your certificate verifying your AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for this course.
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