Clinical Pharmacology of Antifungal Agents
Course Information
Course Code
CH807
Instruction Method
Self study-online – Login information will be emailed in three business days
Fee
Domestic: $565International: $735
Length
3 months
Instructor(s)
Cesar Mendez
Learner Outcomes
The intent of thisonline courseis to provide the educational basis to effectively and safely prescribe topically and orally administered antifungal medicationsin podiatric clinical practice.
The course stresses the development of clinically relevant knowledge and sound clinical reasoning skills while reviewingevidence based best practices and recommendations regarding the clinical use of topically and orally administered antifungal agents in podiatric clinical practice.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course students should have a better understanding of:
- the biology of Fungi
- Antifungal Pharmacology: Topical vs. Oral
- Inhibitors of the Ergosterol Synthesis Pathway
- Inhibitors of Ergosterol Synthesis Pathway: Allylamines
- Inhibitors of Ergosterol Synthesis Pathway: Azoles
- Antifungal Pharmacology
- Targets of Antifungal Drugs
- Inhibitors of fungal nucleic acid synthesis: Flucytosine
- Inhibitors of Fungal Microtubule Function (Mitosis): Griseofulvin
- Inhibitors of Fungal Membrane Stability (Ergosterol Binding): Polyenes
- Inhibitors of Cell Wall В–(1,3)–D–Glucans Synthesis: Echinocandins
- Other Antifungal Agents: Ciclopirox
Evaluation Method
Self-assessment challenges and exam
Intended For
Practicing Chiropodists
Prerequisites
CH802 Pharmacology for Chiropodists
Topics Covered
Antifungal Pharmacology presentations with Case Study challenges
Clinical Pharmacology of Antifungal Agents – CH807
COVID Vaccine Requirement:
Effective September 7th all learners, faculty and staff must provide proof of at least one-dose of approved COVID-19 vaccine to participate in any in-person learning or on-site activities. Proof of full vaccination will be required as of October 8th, 2021.
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