Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions in Primary Care: A Behaviour Change Approach

Event Description

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:  

Aleksandra Borek, Poland

Organisers:  

Nuffield department of primary health care sciences, University of Oxford

Accreditation: 

ESCMID office will apply for EACCME accreditation. 

Certification: 

Course organisers will monitor attendance. Only participants attending live sessions will be able to receive the certification. 

Course Venue: 

TBC

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.  

Registration Fees