Antibiotic Stewardship in Urgent Care Practice—Master the Art of Smart Prescribing and Protect Your Patients, Practice, and the Planet

Are you confident that every antibiotic you prescribe is truly necessary? In the fast-paced world of urgent care, clinicians face constant pressure to treat efficiently—yet the overuse and misuse of antibiotics remain one of the greatest threats to modern medicine.

Antibiotic Stewardship in Urgent Care Practice gives you the tools, confidence, and strategies to make judicious, evidence-based prescribing decisions—protecting your patients, your community, and the future of effective infection treatment.

Prescribe Smarter. Treat Better. Lead the Change.

Antibiotic resistance isn’t just a global issue—it’s a daily challenge in urgent care. From upper respiratory infections to urinary tract complaints, making the right call can be complex. In this expert-led 43-minute course, urgent care physician Dr. Lindsey Fish breaks down the science and strategy behind antibiotic stewardship into simple, actionable steps you can immediately apply to your clinical practice.

With Antibiotic Stewardship in Urgent Care Practice, you will:

• Understand how to balance effective infection management with responsible antibiotic use
• Learn the latest evidence-based guidelines for common urgent care infections
• Identify high-risk situations for unnecessary prescribing—and how to avoid them
• Gain real-world insights from urgent care cases and expert Q&A discussions
• Implement practical communication techniques to educate patients about when antibiotics are (and aren’t) needed

What You’ll Gain from Antibiotic Stewardship in Urgent Care Practice

Evidence-Based Confidence in Every Prescription
This focused training delivers the clarity you need to prescribe with precision. Learn how to distinguish between bacterial and viral infections efficiently, interpret key diagnostic clues, and make confident prescribing decisions—even in the face of patient expectations.

Proven Strategies to Prevent Resistance—Without Compromising Care
Antibiotic resistance is no longer a distant concern—it’s happening now. Discover actionable stewardship practices that help maintain antibiotic effectiveness while ensuring your patients receive the right care, at the right time.

Real-World Urgent Care Application

Dr. Fish’s urgent care expertise means every lesson is grounded in the realities of your day-to-day workflow. No fluff, no theory overload—just practical tools you can use immediately during your next shift.

What’s Included in This Course, Antibiotic Stewardship in Urgent Care Practice?

When you enroll, you’ll receive:

Meet the Instructors

Lindsey E. Fish, MD (Presenter)

Dr. Fish is the Medical Director of Denver Health’s Peña Urgent Care Clinic in Denver, Colorado, a Federally Qualified Health Center urgent care clinic that delivers more than 27,000 visits per year. In her Medical Director role, she is responsible for clinician supervision, clinic operations, nursing/support staff leadership supervision and collaboration with the greater organization. Additionally, she is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She has clinically precepted more than 200 learners and has presented more than a dozen state and national webinars. Dr. Fish is a recipient of the Joseph Toscano Inspiring Excellence Award from the College of Urgent Care Medicine. In 2025, she became Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine.

Patrick O’Malley, MD

Dr. O’Malley is an emergency physician and educator with more than 20 years of experience in emergency and urgent care settings. He earned his medical degree from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and completed his residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. He is the creator of The Laceration Course and The Abscess Course, which are used by urgent care centers, emergency departments, and residency programs across the country. Dr. O’Malley has presented at national conferences and serves on the Editorial Board for Evidence-Based Urgent Care.

Tracey Quail Davidoff, MD, FACP, FCUCM (Antibiotic Prescribing Guideline Co-author)

Dr. Davidoff has practiced Urgent Care Medicine for more than 15 years, after spending 15 years working as an emergency physician. She is currently an Assistant Professor in Family Medicine at the Florida State University College of Medicine and practices at BayCare Urgent Care in Tampa, FL. Dr. Davidoff is the Editor-in-Chief of EB Medicine’s Evidence-Based Urgent Care and host of sister podcast Evidence-Based Urgentology; a member of the Board of Directors of the Urgent Care Association; and the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the College of Urgent Care Medicine's Urgent Caring publication. Dr. Davidoff has lectured extensively both locally and nationally on a variety of topics related to emergency medicine and urgent care medicine. She has worked as a case reviewer for the New York State Department of Health Office of Professional Misconduct and has served as an expert witness for multiple legal firms throughout the United States.
Dr. Davidoff has practiced Urgent Care Medicine for more than 15 years, after spending 15 years working as an emergency physician. She is currently an Assistant Professor in Family Medicine at the Florida State University College of Medicine and practices at BayCare Urgent Care in Tampa, FL. Dr. Davidoff is the Editor-in-Chief of EB Medicine’s Evidence-Based Urgent Care and host of sister podcast Evidence-Based Urgentology; a member of the Board of Directors of the Urgent Care Association; and the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the College of Urgent Care Medicine's Urgent Caring publication. Dr. Davidoff has lectured extensively both locally and nationally on a variety of topics related to emergency medicine and urgent care medicine. She has worked as a case reviewer for the New York State Department of Health Office of Professional Misconduct and has served as an expert witness for multiple legal firms throughout the United States.

Chrysa Charno, PA-C, MBA, FCUCM (Antibiotic Prescribing Guideline Co-author)

Chrysa Charno has been a practicing Physician Assistant for more than 20 years. Her career began in surgical orthopedics but went on to include weekends in emergency medicine/urgent care. Her specialty focus has also included many years in plastic and reconstructive surgery and dermatology. In 2009, she was the first PA to graduate with an MBA from the Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology; a few years later, she became the first PA to be elected to the Board of Directors of the College of Urgent Care Medicine, for which she later served as Vice President. She is the owner/CEO of AcuteKids Pediatric Urgent Care in Rochester, NY.

Who Should Take This Course, Antibiotic Stewardship in Urgent Care Practice?

This course is ideal for:

• Urgent care physicians seeking to refine antibiotic prescribing habits
• Nurse practitioners and physician assistants looking for practical, evidence-based antibiotic guidance
• Clinicians aiming to reduce resistance risk while maintaining patient satisfaction
• Healthcare leaders implementing stewardship programs in outpatient or urgent care environments

Take the Lead in Responsible Prescribing

Antibiotic resistance threatens every clinician’s ability to provide safe, effective care. The good news? You can make a measurable impact—starting today.

Antibiotic Stewardship in Urgent Care Practice empowers you to make informed, confident decisions that protect your patients, safeguard your practice, and contribute to a healthier future.

Enroll Today and Transform the Way You Prescribe

Take control of your antibiotic prescribing, improve patient outcomes, and lead the movement toward responsible stewardship in urgent care.

Enroll now in Antibiotic Stewardship in Urgent Care Practice for only $99! Get instant access today—and start prescribing smarter.

Exclusive Bonus: When you sign up today, you get a FREE printable Antibiotic Prescribing Guide reference resource, handy for use at point of care.