Bacterial Genomes: Disease Outbreaks and Antimicrobial Resistance
5.0
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This course is perfect for scientists, healthcare professionals, biomedical researchers and bioinformaticians who want to learn about bacterial genomes, disease outbreaks and antimicrobial resistance. With no prior knowledge of genome science required, you will explore how genome sequencing is used to identify and track drug resistant bacteria, and how this research is helping to prevent the rise of antibiotic resistant 'superbugs'. Join them to discover how genome research is helping to protect global health.
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Practice
4.5
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This course is designed to help veterinary nurses, surgeons and pharmacists improve their antimicrobial stewardship skills. It will provide the tools needed to introduce good antimicrobial stewardship practices in any context. Through interactive activities, participants will challenge the norms of veterinary prescribing and gain the confidence to instil change in their own veterinary practice. The course is suitable for those with a basic clinical knowledge of antimicrobial prescribing practice and has a focus on the UK context, but can be applied internationally.
Challenges in Antibiotic Resistance: Gram Negative Bacteria
4.5
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This online course, led by experts from the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC), provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify, diagnose and treat gram negative bacterial infections. Participants will explore the microbiology of gram-negative bacteria, and learn how to classify, diagnose and treat GNB infections. They will also gain an understanding of the global occurrences of GNB and antibiotic resistance, and their impact on health and economic outcomes. No special resources are required for this course.
Optimizing Antimicrobial Therapy with Timeouts
2.0
Edx322 learners
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This CME activity from Stanford University School of Medicine provides a practical approach to performing “Antibiotic Timeouts” in the inpatient setting. Through interactive inpatient cases, this course will cover skin and soft tissue infections, pneumonia, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and neutropenic fever, to illustrate the timeout process and the principles of appropriate use of antimicrobials. Physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants can earn up to 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM and 2 hours of ACPE credit. Join this course to learn how to reassess antibiotic therapy started empirically and optimize antimicrobial therapy.
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