
Pneumonia - Diagnosis and Management
Master pneumonia diagnosis and management with this 3 CE course for healthcare professionals. This course covers evidence-based assessment, treatment protocols, and prevention strategies. This also satisfies the state requirements and ensures up-to-date clinical practice.

About this course
Pneumonia: Diagnosis and Management is a continuing education course for healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, and allied health providers. This course fulfills the state requirements and delivers the latest evidence-based practices for diagnosing, treating, and preventing pneumonia across diverse patient populations.
With pneumonia remaining a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, up-to-date clinical knowledge is critical for frontline providers. This course reviews the epidemiology, risk factors, and pathophysiology of pneumonia, as well as practical strategies for accurate diagnosis, including clinical assessment, laboratory evaluation, and interpretation of imaging.
Core topics include:
Differentiating bacterial, viral, and atypical pneumonia presentations
Diagnostic criteria, clinical tools, and risk stratification
Best practices for antimicrobial selection and stewardship
Management of complications and special considerations for vulnerable groups
Prevention strategies, including vaccination and patient education
Current guidelines from CDC, IDSA, and ATS
Through real-world scenarios and the latest research, participants will gain the skills to implement effective pneumonia management plans, improve patient outcomes, and reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance. The course also addresses legal, ethical, and documentation requirements for healthcare professionals.
Upon successful completion, CE credits are automatically reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor, streamlining your Florida license renewal process. Stay current and confident in your approach to pneumonia care—enroll in this 3 CE course today to enhance your clinical expertise and fulfill your continuing education requirements.
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Instructors

Peter A. Kreckel, RPh is a most unique breed of community pharmacist. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He has practiced independent community pharmacy for his entire career. He began his teaching career at St. Francis University in 2005, in the Department of Physician Assistant Sciences. For the past 16 years, he has taught Pharmacology to over 700 Physician Assistant Science students in their didactic year. He teaches all disciplines year-round, from Antibiotic therapy to Ob-Gyn.
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