Abstract
In the recent years, numerous new laboratory tests have been developed to decrease the turnaround time and provide rapid results in life-threatening conditions such as bloodstream infections (BSIs).In this three-day course, participants will be introduced to new rapid diagnostics and antimicrobial susceptibility testing methods for BSIs, perform many of these tests through hands-on training sessions and discuss the results for correct interpretation and troubleshooting. Furthermore, through case-based teaching in small groups, the participants will learn how to implement these new methods into their own practice and be able to test their knowledge throughout the course and receive direct feedback from experts on the field.