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Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Wound Management
BSAC and European Wound Management Association
Participants of this course developed an understanding of the importance of antimicrobial stewardship and wound management. Explored infection prevention and how this is linked to antimicrobial stewardship practices. Assessed the importance of understanding and being able to implement antimicrobial stewardship into clinical practice. Understood wound infection and its diagnosis, management, and prevention. Reflected on professional practices in promoting antimicrobial stewardship in wound care.
3 weeks, 2 hours per week
Karen Ousey
Professor of Skin Integrity
BSAC
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Explore antimicrobial stewardship.
- Demonstrate infection prevention measures in your own clinical area.
- Identify signs of infection.
- Develop skills to manage wound infections.
- Engage others in your department to carry out antimicrobial stewardship.
- Perform antimicrobial stewardship in your own area and prioritise monitoring.
Syllabus
- What is Wound Management.
- Identification and Diagnosis of Wound Infection.
- Management and Prevention of Infection.
- Principles of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Wound Management.
- Implementation into clinical practice.
This course has been approved by the Royal College of Pathologists at a level of 6 credits.
Issued on 9th June 2021
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