MIMS Education
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 prescribed by clinicians and used by patients 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 AMS Program, including the key individuals of an AMS Team and the core elements essential in its implementation for effective infection prevention and control and prevention of antimicrobial resistance.
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
Keywords: antimicrobial stewardship, antimicrobial resistance, infectious disease, infection prevention and control, skin infections, infectious disease specialist, antimicrobial, antibiotic stewardship