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The Antimicrobial Stewardship Program

The Antimicrobial Stewardship Program

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Overview

About this course

Research predicts that in the year 2050, global deaths from antimicrobial resistance can reach up to 10 million. Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) is the effort to measure and improve how antibiotics are utilized to ultimately prevent antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs implement evidence-based interventions to promote the responsible use of antimicrobials.

This e-learning module summarizes the process of setting up and improving an Antibiotic Stewardship Program, including the key individuals of an AMS Team and the core elements essential in its implementation for effective infection prevention and control.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to:

  • Understand what antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is and its importance
  • Determine the key individuals of an AMS Team and their roles
  • Identify the core elements for a successful AMS Program

Topics covered

  • What is antimicrobial stewardship (AMS)?
  • How does it help in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR)?
  • The core elements of an AMS program
  • Improving your AMS program

0.5 CEU Point Available

  • Score at least 80% on the quiz.
  • A certificate can be downloaded upon successful completion. Please use the information on the certificate to claim your CEU points.

Keywords: antimicrobial stewardship, antimicrobial resistance, infectious disease, infection prevention and control, infectious disease specialist, antimicrobial, antibiotic stewardship, antibiotic stewardship program

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