MIMS Education
Overview
About this course
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.
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
CAT3A: 0.5 Point Available
- Score at least 80% on the quiz.
- A certificate can be downloaded upon successful completion of the quiz. Please use the information on the certificate to claim your CPD points.
Keywords: antimicrobial stewardship, antimicrobial resistance, infection prevention and control, infectious disease specialist, antimicrobial, antibiotic stewardship