Event Overview
This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of urinary tract infections. This will include a description of the causative pathogens associated with UTIs and how they manifest. It will also describe how UTIs are diagnosed and treated, delving into the use of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance. The webinar will explore the complexity of UTIs from routine to the more unique and complicated cases.
In addition to this overview, attendees will gain insight from a university clinic which implements routine urinalysis testing and successfully provides results and treatment in the same day. The goal of this webinar will be to provide a fundamental understanding of UTIs and the role that urinalysis plays in their diagnosis and treatment.
Learning Objectives
- Develop a comprehensive knowledge of urinary tract infections (UTIs) including causes, diagnosis, and treatments
- Explain the role of urinalysis in the diagnosis of UTIs
- Describe the use and misuse of antibiotics to treat UTIs
- Recognize how point-of-care urinalysis can be used to improve outcomes
Who Should Attend?
Attendees are entitled to P.A.C.E. credits from the ASCLS and/or ACCENT credits from the AACC.