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Candida Auris: Drug-Resistant ‘Superbug’
3 hours
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Course
Learn to recognize Candida auris, understand its drug-resistant nature, and apply evidence-based strategies for diagnosis, infection prevention, and clinical management.
Course
Candida Auris: Drug-Resistant ‘Superbug’
3.0 Credits / CME HoursText
Learn to recognize Candida auris, understand its drug-resistant nature, and apply evidence-based strategies for diagnosis, infection prevention, and clinical management.
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What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Distinguish C. auris colonization from clinical infection based on specimen source, clinical findings, and infection or treatment history.
Identify C. auris laboratory findings that require further characterization or prompt public-health consultation.
Select appropriate C. auris screening specimens, setting-specific precautions, and EPA List P disinfectant verification procedures.
Choose appropriate antifungal management for adults with C. auris based on colonization versus clinical infection and initial treatment recommendations.
Determine the C. auris information and immediate actions required during interfacility care transitions and missed handoffs.
Course description
Candida auris, also reported as Candidozyma auris, is a frequently multidrug-resistant yeast that colonizes patients without symptoms, survives on surfaces and equipment, and continues to spread within and between United States healthcare facilities. Containing it depends on a sequence of linked actions that cross professional and organizational boundaries, and a failure at any one of them undoes the rest.
This activity addresses the points in that sequence where execution is documented to fail. Learners distinguish colonization from clinical infection, evaluate laboratory identification and susceptibility results, select screening, precautions, and disinfection appropriate to a specified setting, formulate treatment that leaves colonization alone, and construct the communication required when a patient with known status moves between levels of care. Content follows current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Environmental Protection Agency, finalized national surveillance, and peer-reviewed evidence, with emerging and lower-certainty recommendations identified as such.
Course content
Introduction
Epidemiology, Burden, and Risk Stratification
Distinguishing Colonization from Clinical Infection
Laboratory Identification, Susceptibility Testing, and Reporting
Screening Strategy and Specimen Collection
Precautions and Hands-On Care Across Settings
Environmental and Equipment Disinfection
Treatment, Resistance, and Antifungal Stewardship
Interfacility Communication, Care Transitions, and Facility Response
Conclusion
Course details
Release Date09/04/2026
Expiration Date09/04/2029
ACPE UAN0657-0000-26-117-H01-P 0657-0000-26-117-H01-T
CE Broker ID20-1406635
ACCME Activity Number203751981
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring
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Instructor
John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP
John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP
John Francis Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP is an Emergency Medicine Specialist in Florida with more than 25 years in emergency medicine and family medicine.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Speech-Language Pathology InternClinical Laboratory TechnicianCertified Respiratory TherapistAudiology InternSpeech-Language Pathologist - SAOccupational Therapy AssistantAudiologistPharmacistMedical DoctorSpeech-Language Pathology AssistantCertified Nurse MidwifeSpeech-Language Pathologist Special VolunteerAudiologist Special VolunteerMidwifeLicensed MidwifeRegistered Respiratory TherapistDoctor of OsteopathyDoctor of Osteopathic MedicineOsteopathic Physician AssistantRegistered Nurse PractitionerOccupational TherapistClinical Laboratory TechnologistClinical Laboratory DirectorPhysical Therapy AssistantAPRN - Certified Nurse MidwifeLicensed Practical NurseRegistered NursePhysician AssistantPhysical TherapistAdvanced Practice Registered NurseLicensed Vocational NurseConsultant PharmacistOsteopathic PhysicianRespiratory TherapistNursing Home AdministratorSpeech-Language Pathologist LtdAudiologist InternPharmacy TechnicianClinical Laboratory SupervisorSpeech-Language PathologistAudiology Assistant
Accreditations
AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for occupational therapy professionals.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Candida Auris: Drug-Resistant ‘Superbug’", provides 3 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Laboratory, Physical Therapy, Midwifery, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician - ACCME - 3 Hours. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Speech-Language Pathology Intern, Clinical Laboratory Technician, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Audiology Intern, Speech-Language Pathologist - SA, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Audiologist, Pharmacist, Medical Doctor, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Certified Nurse Midwife, Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer, Audiologist Special Volunteer, Midwife, Licensed Midwife, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Doctor of Osteopathy, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Director, Physical Therapy Assistant, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Consultant Pharmacist, Osteopathic Physician, Respiratory Therapist, Nursing Home Administrator, Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd, Audiologist Intern, Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, Speech-Language Pathologist, Audiology Assistant. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
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Dawn O.Nutritionist
Verified reviewI am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
PM
Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
CG
Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
AB
Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Requirements & disclosures
Financial Disclosures
This educational activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact this activity: • John Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP - Faculty • Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner, Content Reviewer • Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner • Luke Porter - Planner • Vicki Holder - Content Developer
All presenters, planners, and others involved in program development have no financial interests or relationships with companies that would influence the content. They also do not have any financial interest in selling technologies, programs, products, or services to CME/CE professionals.
Artificial intelligence tools were used to support activity planning, research, and content development. All AI-assisted content was reviewed and approved by qualified individuals for accuracy, scientific validity, appropriate citation, balance, and freedom from commercial influence prior to release. AchieveCE is solely responsible for the final educational content.
Requirements for Credit
To earn credit, participants must complete the entire activity, score at least 80% on the post-test, and submit the activity evaluation. The post-test has no time limit and may be taken as many times as needed.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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