Test and Treat: Group A Streptococcus (Pharmacist)

Test and Treat: Group A Streptococcus (Pharmacist) is organized by Connect Educate Impact (CEI).

Initial Release Date: October 15, 2021
Planned Expiration Date: October 15, 2024  

Description:
If you are able to "test and treat" patients for group A streptococcus in your practice, this course is for you! You'll learn the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria for group A strep; how to evaluate patients for screening eligibility, and how to apply algorithms to treat group A strep in your patients.

Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacists should be able to:
• Identify the regulatory considerations for a pharmacy-led point-of-care service
• List the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria of group A streptococcus (GAS)
• Evaluate patients eligible for pharmacy-led POCT screenings
• Apply treatment and monitoring plans to patients receiving POCT services
• Formulate evidence-based recommendations for persons with group A streptococcus (GAS)