Antimicrobial Therapy Lecture Series

Occurs weekly every Wednesday starting on 7/29/2026 at 12:00 PM
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 12:00 PM - Wednesday, April 28, 2027, 12:30 PM, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.50 hours)

This 20-session Antibiotic Lecture Series offers a practical, 30-minute walkthrough of key antimicrobial agents used across clinical practice from foundational classes like penicillins and cephalosporins to mid-level topics such as HIV-related antimicrobial considerations. Each session focuses on real-world prescribing, clinical indications, resistance patterns, and decision-making pearls relevant to all clinical positions. Participants will also receive concise, high-yield handouts designed for quick reference in daily practice.

1. Differentiate major antibiotic classes based on spectrum of activity and clinical indications.
2. Apply antimicrobial stewardship principles when selecting antibiotic therapy for common infections.
3. Recognize patterns of antimicrobial resistance and incorporate them into prescribing decisions.
4. Identify key safety considerations, contraindications, and dosing nuances for commonly used antibiotics.
5. Integrate evidence-based antibiotic selection into everyday clinical practice to improve patient care.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Our Lady of the Lake Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Our Lady of the Lake Continuing Medical Education is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Our Lady of the Lake Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Our Lady of the Lake Health Office of Academic Affairs adheres to the Southern States CME Collaborative to provide accredited continuing education for physicians. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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