Antimicrobial Stewardship in Aged Care

The overuse of antibiotics is a national and international concern, leading to the development of increasing antibiotic resistance and a significant cost burden on the healthcare system. This course will introduce you to the concept of Antimicrobial Stewardship and explain how antibiotic resistance occurs and its impact on the patient and the wider community. You will also gain a thorough understanding of the current professional, ethical, and legal frameworks on Antimicrobial Stewardship and how they can be implemented effectively into clinical practice.

Presented by:

Drew Dwyer

PhD, FACN

Dr Drew Dwyer, PhD, FACN

Antimicrobial Stewardship in Aged Care

The overuse of antibiotics is a national and international concern, leading to the development of increasing antibiotic resistance and a significant cost burden on the healthcare system.
This course will introduce you to the concept of Antimicrobial Stewardship and explain how antibiotic resistance occurs and its impact on the patient and the wider community.
You will also gain a thorough understanding of the current professional, ethical, and legal frameworks on Antimicrobial Stewardship and how they can be implemented effectively into clinical practice.

Your price: 15.00

Quantity:

Members: $0.00

Non-Members: $15.00

Content Type: Elearning module

CPD Hours: 1.00

Created: Sunday, 17 July 2022

Area/s of Study

Aged care
Infection prevention
Quality

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