
Invasive Fungal Infection (IFI)
Invasive fungal infection (IFI) is a free online course Get ready to embark on an exciting journey into fungal infections, with the Invasive Fungal Infection Educational Program offered by CRK-CRO and independently sponsored by Pfizer! As the leading provider of comprehensive educational resources for healthcare professionals in Kenya, CRK-CRO is proud to offer this in-depth program that explores everything from the epidemiology of invasive fungal infections to the latest breakthroughs in prevention and management.
What Will I Learn?
- Definition of Invasive Fungal Infections
- The burden of invasive fungal infections.
- Differentiate between invasive infections and colonization.
- The global and local epidemiology of invasive fungal infections in Kenya.
- Risk factors and high-risk population for invasive fungal infections.
- Diagnostic techniques for INVASIVE FUNGAL INFECTIONs
Course Content
Module 1: IFI Introduction/Overview
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Pre-test
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Introduction
02:17 -
Introduction
02:58 -
Assessment test
Module 2: Medically Important Fungi Pathogenesis & Complications
Module 3: The Diagnostic Techniques for IFI
Module 4: Invasive Fungal Infections: Prevention and Management
Module 5: IFI Breakthroughs in Special Populations
Module 6: Invasive Candidiasis
About the instructors
John Heshmat is a pharmacist and public health professional with over a decade of diverse experience in clinical research, health education, and humanitarian service across Africa. He holds a Master’s in International Public Health from Liverpool John Moores University and a Bachelor of Pharmacy from October 6 University.
As the Clinical Operations Manager at CRK Clinical Research Key (CRO), John leads high-impact clinical research and capacity-building programs targeting underserved populations in Kenya. He also serves as the Country Coordinator for Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque, a global organization that sponsors life-saving heart surgeries for children with congenital heart defects.
At CRKCourses.com, John combines scientific rigor with practical field insight to deliver CME/CPD-accredited e-learning programs for healthcare professionals. His teaching emphasizes evidence-based practice, health equity, and the real-world application of research in resource-limited settings.
With a passion for public service and training the next generation of African health leaders, John is committed to improving patient outcomes through education, innovation, and collaborative learning.
3 Courses
8515 students
CRK is Kenyan’s largest and most comprehensive provider of post-graduate training courses in clinical research, public health, pharmaceutical sciences, and various other domains. At CRK-CRO, we believe a properly trained and competent health workforce is essential to any successful healthcare system.
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very good
I have learned alot and feel like a specialist now
educative
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It was informative
The course has provided refresh insights on my knowledge in IFIs.
VERY EDUCATIVE
it was perfect for my practice since i spend alot of time with immunocompromised patients
Very informative