Competency information
Details
Interpret request forms and select the most appropriate method to establish or monitor the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapy.
Considerations
- The assays used to monitor antimicrobial drug levels.
- Working knowledge of the implications of these results, including target ranges and toxicity.
- The methodologies used to ascertain antimicrobial susceptibility in the laboratory, including phenotypic and genotypic methods.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Assess and select appropriate agents and methods for use, together with the methods used in monitoring these therapies. |