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January 15, 2025

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
Invasive Fungal Infections (IFI): An Overview a. Definition b. Epidemiology c. Risk Factors d. High-risk Populations

  • Pre-test
  • Introduction
    01:03
  • Introduction
    02:57
  • Introduction
    04:16
  • Assessment test

Module 2: Medically Important Fungi Pathogenesis & Complications
Medically Important Fungi a. Major Causative Organisms b. Transmission c. Pathogenesis d. Complications

Module 3: The Diagnostic Techniques for IFI
An Update of The Diagnostic Techniques for IFI a. Clinical Findings b. Classical Diagnostic Techniques c. Antigens/ Biomarkers Detection d. DNA-based Techniques e. Drug Susceptibility Testing

Module 4: Invasive Fungal Infections: Prevention and Management
Invasive Fungal Infections: Prevention and Management a. Infection prevention b. Antifungal Prophylaxis c. Systemic Therapies & Antifungal Agents d. Drug Resistance

Module 5: IFI Breakthroughs in Special Populations
IFI Breakthroughs in Special Populations a. Factors Associated with Breakthrough IFI b. Critically ill and ICU-admitted Patients c. Immunodeficient Individuals d. Hematological Patients e. Sold Organ Transplant Patients

Module 6: Invasive Candidiasis
Invasive Candidiasis a. Causative organism b. the burden of the disease in Kenya c. Pathophysiology d. Diagnostic techniques e. Screening f. Prevention g. Management I. Initial Therapy II. Step-down therapy III. Certain Considerations

About the instructor

<p>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.</p>
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Durations: 4 hours
Lectures: 12
Students: Max 0
Level: Intermediate
Language: English
Certificate: Yes

Material Includes

  • 3.5 hours on-demand video
  • 1 article
  • 7 downloadable resources
  • Full lifetime access
  • CPD points
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Certificate of Completion

Requirements

  • Health workforce cadres
  • Be interested in Invasive Fungal Infection
  • Have an Email Account

Audience

  • Doctors
  • Pharmacists
  • Clinical Officers
  • Nurses