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From First Cough to Red Flag Recognize, Treat, Prevent Respiratory Infection
Praveen Ranjit, BM, FRCP(C)
Topics: Respiratory Tract Infections
- Up to 1.5 CFPC Mainpro+ Credits
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Learning Objectives:
- Recognize respiratory infections early, distinguish likely viral from bacterial syndromes and identify red flags for deterioration.
- Select appropriate investigations and evidence-based treatment for acute bronchitis, pneumonia and COPD exacerbations while applying antimicrobial-stewardship principles.
- Implement vaccination and practical infection-prevention strategies to reduce future respiratory illness.
Praveen Ranjit BM, FRCP(C)
Chief of Medicine, Southlake Health
Dr. Praveen Ranjit is a Royal College–certified respirologist and internist, currently serving as Chief of Medicine at Southlake Health in Newmarket. He completed his medical degree at the University of Southampton in the UK, followed by residency training in Internal Medicine and Respirology at the University of Alberta. He further specialized with a Sleep Medicine fellowship at Western University. Dr. Ranjit is also the Director of the COPD Clinic at Southlake. In his current leadership role, he leads several initiatives aimed at improving hospital care for patients with COPD, congestive heart failure, and pneumonia. In addition to his clinical and leadership roles, he is an active medical educator and regularly speaks at sponsored educational events throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Live Session
Credits for Family Medicine Specialists:
This Certified Activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Queen's University CPD Team for up to 1.5 Mainpro+ credits.
Credits for Royal College Specialists:
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the Queen's University CPD Team. You may claim a maximum of 1.5 hours.
Hours for All Health Professionals:
This is a professional learning activity which provided up to 1.5 hours of Continuing Education
On-Demand Session
Credits for Family Medicine Specialists:
This Certified Activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Queen's University CPD Team for up to 1.5 Mainpro+ credits.
Hours for All Health Professionals:
This is a professional learning activity which provided up to 1.5 hours of Continuing Education
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