Assessment and management of urinary tract infections in older adults

Learning objectives:

  • Identify signs and symptoms of urinary tract infections in older adults
  • Outline management options of urinary tract infections in older adults

Competency Standards addressed* include:

  • Standard 3.1.2 Assess medication management practices and needs
  • Standard 3.2.3 Dispense medicines (including compounded medicines) in consultation with the patient and/or prescriber

*National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia, 2016

Accreditation:

This activity has been accredited for 1 hour of Group 1 CPD activity (or 1 CPD credit) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan, which can be converted to 1 hour of Group 2 CPD (or 2 CPD credits) upon successful completion of the relevant assessment activity.

Accreditation number: S2020/30