Formal infectious disease nurse practitioner training is still in the development phase. Currently, infectious disease nurse practitioner education has mainly been through on-the-job learning and continuing education opportunities.
This section of our website lists educational courses available to members and colleagues to learn about general infectious diseases. How do we define “general infectious disease” topics? The term is meant to distinguish between areas of clinical infectious disease other than HIV management, for which there are formal education opportunities and HIV certifications available to nurse practitioners.
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Nurses are a powerful ally in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. Thomas Jefferson University has created the Center for Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Stewardship. Be sure to check out the Antibiotic Stewardship Certificate for Nurses
The George Washington ID Board review course is three days of in-person or virtual review of infectious disease topics ranging from basic microbiology review to endocarditis management. The course is rigorous, and topics are presented by experts from around the country.
The University of Alabama Birmingham and the University of Washington present free in-depth courses with over 30 CEUs per curriculum. In addition to the STD curricula, HIV, Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis B tracks are also available.
A great resource developed and taught by board-certified infectious disease pharmacists. Teach Me Pharm is a subscription-based online learning library that provides in-depth content on common antimicrobial drugs.
One of the largest infectious disease conferences in the country and representing several infectious disease organizations.
The Remington Winter Course in Infectious Disease is packed with updates on various clinical topics in infectious disease presented by experts throughout the country. The course is both in-person and online.
This course is for anyone seeking information on nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). Experts on NTM from National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, provide compelling lectures, a tour of the mycobacterium lab, and opportunities to ask speakers questions on managing pulmonary and non-pulmonary NTM infections.