CLSI 2015 Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Update An APHL - CLSI Training Webinar February 4, 2015 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET or February 5 1015 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET Registration Deadline: February 2, 2015 Early Bird Pricing Available! Register online by 1/7/15 to qualify. DESCRIPTION Each January, CLSI updates standards for antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). It is important for clinical laboratories to incorporate the new recommendations into routine practice to optimize detection and reporting of antimicrobial resistance. In January 2015, the annual update of the M100 tables (CLSI document M100-S25) will publish. In addition, there will be updates to the standards that describe performance of disk diffusion and MIC tests in versions M02-A12 and M07-A10, respectively. Some highlights for 2015 include introduction of the carbaNP test for carbapenemases and expanded recommendations for quality control testing. These changes and several other new recommendations found in M100-S25, M02-A12 and M07-A10 will be discussed. In addition to the webinar, an optional postprogram self-assessment will be provided that will allow individuals to assess their knowledge regarding the most important AST and reporting issues for 2015. Laboratories can use this feature to augment competency assessment requirements for their staff. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of the program, the participant will be able to: п‚·пЂ Identify the major changes found in the new CLSI M100-S25. п‚·пЂ Design a strategy for implementing the new practice guidelines into their laboratory practices. п‚·пЂ Develop a communication strategy for informing clinical staff of significant AST and reporting changes. FACULTY Janet A. Hindler, MCLS MT(ASCP), Sr. Specialist, Clinical Microbiology, UCLA Health System, Los Angeles, CA AUDIENCE In case you missed itвЂ¦ All of our webinars are archived on the Web for six months from the original date of the program. View the WebвЂ“archived section of www.aphl.org/webinars for a full course listing. The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) sponsors educational programs on critical issues in laboratory science. For a complete list of courses, visit: www.LaboratoryTraining.org SPECIAL NEEDS Individuals seeking special accommodations should submit their request in writing to [email protected] Please allow sufficient time for APHL to make arrangements, which is CONTINUING EDUCATION normally at least three The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) is approved as a provider of continuing education weeks prior to start date programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.В® Program. Participants who of the course. For more successfully complete each program will be awarded 1.5 contact hours. P.A.C.E.В® is accepted by information call all licensure states except Florida. APHL is a Florida approved CE provider; each course has been approved for 1.5 contact hours for Florida Laboratory Licensees. 800.536.6586. This intermediate-level program is appropriate for laboratory professionals working in clinical and academic settings. REGISTRATION REGISTER NOW! п‚·пЂ п‚·пЂ п‚·пЂ п‚·пЂ Registration fee is per site for one connection to the live program with unlimited attendance (and CEUs) for everyone AND unlimited access (and CEUs) to the archive program for 6 months Early Bird Special $110: Register online by January 7, 2015 Regular fee: $125 when you register by registration form or online after January 7, 2015 Site facilitator must register online at www.aphl.org/courses/pages/588-950-15.aspx. Having difficulty with the online registration process? Please email [email protected] or call 240.485.2727 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM ET. After your facilityвЂ™s registration is confirmed, the site facilitator will receive all necessary instructions and paperwork via email. For program content information, please email [email protected]. Course # 599-950(951)-15 APHL 8515 Georgia Ave, Suite 700 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: 240.485.2727 Fax: 240.485.2712