Antimicrobial Stewardship for the Gulf, Middle East and North Africa

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Free Online Course: Antimicrobial Stewardship for the Gulf, Middle East and North Africa provided by FutureLearn is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 3 weeks long, 3 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from FutureLearn. Antimicrobial Stewardship for the Gulf, Middle East and North Africa is taught by Charley Bourner.

Overview
  • Learn about antimicrobial stewardship in the Gulf, Middle East and North Africa

    On this course, you’ll examine the threat of antimicrobial resistance in the Middle East, Gulf and North Africa and learn how best to tackle it.

    You’ll discover the basic principles of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and learn how to implement an AMS programme at your practice.

    You’ll also evaluate AMS strategies, explore the process of developing and updating local antimicrobial prescribing policies and using collaborative interdisciplinary approaches.

    You’ll gain insight and advice from experts in the field and learn how to make the most effective use of antimicrobials.

    This course is designed for healthcare professionals working in the Middle East.

Syllabus
    • Welcome to the Course
      • Welcome and Introductions
      • Antimicrobial Resistance in the Gulf, Middle East and North Africa
      • Antimicrobial Stewardship
    • Basic Principles and Practice of AMS
      • Basic Principles and Practice of AMS
      • Beyond your Personal Practice
      • Processes for AMS Interventions
      • Maintaining consistent quality of Antimicrobial stewardship
    • "Doing Antimicrobial Stewardship"
      • Doing Antimicrobial stewardship
      • AMS in Specialist Areas
      • End of Week 3