Overview

The purpose of this study is to learn about Urinary Tract Infections in the older female population, newly released antibiotics, and antimicrobial resistance. 

Target Audience

Pharmacists in all practice settings.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, pharmacists will be able to:

1. Review newly approved antibiotics for UTIs and their roles in treating older women.
2. Discuss unique clinical considerations for treating UTIs in older women, including antimicrobial resistance and safety concerns. 

Evaluation

All participants will have the opportunity to review the educational sessions and speakers and to identify future educational needs.

Statement of Disclosure

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education, The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy requires that program faculty disclose any relationship (e.g., shareholder, recipient of research grant, consultant or member of an advisory committee) that the faculty may have with commercial companies whose products or services may be mentioned in their presentations. No one involved in the planning of this program has any relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Speakers

Catherine Li, PharmD, BCIDP 

Catherine Li is a board-certified Infectious Diseases pharmacist at Women & Infants Hospital in Providence, RI and co-directs the hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. Dr. Li is also the co- chair of the Rhode Island Department of Health AMSEC Task Force, which works to implement Antimicrobial Stewardship and Environmental Cleaning initiatives state-wide. Dr. Li’s interests include antimicrobial resistance, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and women’s health. 

CE Credit

Steps to complete the program and claim credit:

1. Watch the video at the top of this page.
2. Login or create an account in LUX LMS, URI’s learning management and CE reporting system, using your email address and professional license number. Complete all required account set up fields to ensure accurate CE reporting.
3. Select “Available On-Line Activities” or “Home Study Programs” to find the educational activity.
4. Select Take Post-Test and proceed to secure online payment (Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover and Electronic Checks are accepted).

Requirements for Credit

Completion of the online educational activity and a program evaluation are required to earn credit. No partial credit is available for this program. Evaluations must be completed at www.uripharmacycpd.org within 60 days. This application-based program will provide 0.5 Contact Hour (0.05 CEU) for pharmacists.  

Pharmacy Accreditation Statement

The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This knowledge-based program will provide 0.5 Contact Hour (0.05 CEU) for pharmacists. 

UAN: 0060-0000-26-020-H01-P
Release Date: February 16, 2026

Expiration Date: February 16 2029