Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) Competency Program

$ 150

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Course Description

This program develops comprehensive competency in the performance, interpretation, and quality assurance of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing. Participants apply CLSI, EUCAST, and WHO guidelines to ensure reliable, clinically relevant susceptibility results that support antimicrobial stewardship.

Program Modules

• Principles of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: MIC, Inhibition & Killing
• Disk Diffusion (Kirby-Bauer): Technique, Zone Measurement & Interpretation
• Broth Microdilution: Principles, Procedure & Result Interpretation
• Gradient Diffusion (E-test) & Automated Susceptibility Systems
• CLSI & EUCAST Breakpoints: Application, Updates & Clinical Breakpoints
• Detection of Resistance Mechanisms: MRSA, ESBL, CRE & VRE
• Quality Control in AST: Reference Strains, Acceptable Limits & Troubleshooting
• Reporting AST Results: Selective & Cascade Reporting for Antimicrobial Stewardship

Who Should Attend

Medical microbiologists, laboratory scientists in microbiology, infection control practitioners, antimicrobial stewardship team members, and clinicians seeking deeper understanding of susceptibility testing.

Course Details

• Duration: 4 Days
• Investment: $150 per participant