An innovative course designed to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at the primary care level. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is essential in preserving the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents and combating the growing threat of AMR, which poses significant challenges to global public health.
Intended audience:
Target Audience ID Physicians, Medical Microbiologists, Clinical Pharmac(olog)ists, ICU physicians, Internists, Specialist Nurses, Pediatricians and other medical specialties.
Objectives:
To develop knowledge of effective antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions in primary care.
To develop skills in using a behavioural approach to develop, implement and evaluate AMS interventions.
To develop knowledge and skills for implementing AMS interventions in primary care.
Course coordinator:
Sarah Tonkin-Crine, UK
Marta Wanat, UK
Gail Hayward, UK
Aleksandra Borek, Poland
Oliver van Hecke, Belgium
Organisers:
ESCMID
Certification:
Course organisers will monitor attendance. Only participants attending live sessions will be able to receive the certification.
Course Venue:
Green Templeton College
University of Oxford
Accommodation:
Accommodation is not included in the fee.
Registration details:
This course is part of the AMS Certificate Programme, but has some spaces open to registrations outside of the programme.
Registration fees include full access to the course, coffee breaks and lunches. Travel costs and accommodation are not included in the fee.
Attendance Grant application
Attendance grant application is not applicable