Using Infection Control to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

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Free Online Course: Using Infection Control to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance 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. Using Infection Control to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance is taught by Laura Bowater.

Overview
  • Get practical guidance on infection control in health and social care settings

    This online course will explore the growing problem of antimicrobial-resistant infections in health and social care settings.

    You’ll find out how infectious diseases are acquired and spread, and how this contributes to the global risk of antimicrobial resistance.

    The course will enable you to understand why effective infection control measures will allow us to combat the growing problem of antimicrobial resistant infections. It will also offer practical guidance on how to protect patients, clients and residents from acquiring healthcare-associated infections.

    This course is designed for health and social care professionals who are involved in the day-to-day care of clients, residents and patients.

Syllabus
    • The global threat of antibiotic resistance
      • Introduction to the course
      • The global problem of antimicrobial resistance
      • Introducing microbes
    • Combatting antibiotic resistance (general)
      • Introduction to Week 2
      • Infections in the workplace
      • Transmission of infection
      • Infection control
    • Combatting antibiotic resistance (personal)
      • Introduction
      • Preventing antimicrobial infection
      • Good hand hygiene
      • Combating antimicrobial infections
      • Using antibiotics safely to combat infection
      • End of course summary