Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PATB1
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Review the classification and bacterial coverage of various classes of antibiotics.
Describe the indications, contraindications, and adverse effects of these antibiotics.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Antibiotics
Overview
Penicillins
Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Combinations
Carbapenems
Macrolides
Lincosamides
Chloramphenicol
Oxazolidinone Antibiotics
Aminoglycosides
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Writer: Nicole Strickland, M.Ed., RN, CPAN
Nicole Strickland is a Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) writer at Relias and a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) with over a decade of experience in nursing and education, specializing in neurology and post-anesthesia care. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Temple University. Her passion for instructional design led her to earn a Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In her role, Nicole integrates her clinical and educational expertise to develop evidence-based, engaging content for healthcare professionals, focusing on translating complex medical information into practical, accessible learning materials.
Subject Matter Expert: Johnny J. Bethea, II, RPh
Johnny received a B.S. Pharmacy degree from the College of Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has earned certificates in Medication Therapy Management, Injectable Medications, and Asthma Therapy Management. At Relias, Johnny serves as a Partner in Behavioral Health Solutions, where duties include serving on Clinical Analytics and Applications Team, developing algorithms to improve clinical outcomes, engineering clinical consultant, SME, writer, and editor. In addition, he has served on the Executive Board of Directors for CMHCs and other medical organizations, pharmacy manager, APPE Preceptor, and college of pharmacy dean’s advisory council.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Pharmacists; Physician Assistants; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.