| 1. Describe antibiotic prescribing trends in the United States. |
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| 2. Describe the consequences of antimicrobial misuse. |
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| 3. List the core elements of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs). |
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| 4. Develop antimicrobial stewardship goals. |
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| 5. Explain the core strategies of inpatient antimicrobial stewardship. |
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| 6. Describe common antimicrobial stewardship interventions. |
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| 7. Describe and evaluate antimicrobial stewardship metrics. |
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| 8. Summarize the importance of regular reporting to leadership and educating prescribers and patients. |
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| 9. Outline where to access antimicrobial stewardship resources. |
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