Understanding and Managing Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

This focused 1-hour online CPD course is designed for healthcare professionals who manage patients with urinary symptoms. Covering the epidemiology, diagnosis, and evidence-based management of UTIs, this session supports clinical decision-making and antimicrobial stewardship in line with NICE guidelines.

 Who Should Attend:

• General Practice Nurses

• Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

• Physician Associates

• Community and Practice-Based Paramedics

• GPs and Prescribers

• Healthcare Assistants in primary and community care

 Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the types and risk factors of UTIs, including recurrent and complicated cases

• Differentiate between lower and upper UTIs using clinical signs and symptoms

• Apply NICE guidelines in selecting appropriate diagnostic methods and treatment

• Understand antimicrobial resistance and promote safe prescribing

• Recognise red flags and indications for referral, especially in pregnancy, older adults, and children

Course Format:

• 📍 Duration: 1 hour

• 🖥️ Delivery: Fully online (self-paced with interactive content and downloadable resources)

• 🎓 Certificate: CPD Certificate of Completion

🧠 Topics Covered:

• Introduction to UTIs and UK epidemiology

• UTI presentation in elderly, pregnant women, and children

• Clinical diagnosis and when not to rely on dipsticks

• Treatment strategies and antimicrobial stewardship

• NICE guidelines (NG109) and case-based discussions

• Preventative strategies for recurrent UTI

• Referral criteria and red flags

Lecturer: Jeshni Amblum – Almér