Antimicrobial Stewardship in Wound Management
Gain insight into antimicrobial resistance, learn about the threats it poses to wound care, and explore preventative measures.
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Duration
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How it works
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Wound Management
Learn how to manage wound infection as a healthcare professional
In today’s healthcare landscape, the prudent use of antimicrobials is more critical than ever, especially in the context of wound care.
Understanding the principles of antimicrobial stewardship is not only important for optimizing patient outcomes but also for combating the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Throughout the course, participants engage with interactive lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, fostering a dynamic learning experience that enhances retention and application of knowledge in clinical practice.
Join us in this journey to enhance patient outcomes, preserve antimicrobial efficacy, and advance the practice of wound management through effective antimicrobial stewardship. Listen to a sneak preview here.
What topics will you cover?
- 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.
Who is this accredited by?
The Royal College of Pathologists is a professional membership organisation with charitable status, concerned with all matters relating to the science and practice of pathology.
When would you like to start?
Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- 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.
Who is the course for?
This course is for healthcare professionals involved in wound management and infection prevention.
What do people say about this course?
I am more motivated than ever to embrace AMS in my practice.
"Thank you. Week one has opened my eyes to the scope of the problem of AMR. I am more motivated than ever to embrace AMS in my practice."
Who will you learn with?
I am Karen Ousey, Professor and Director for the Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention at the University of Huddersfield - UK. I am a nurse by clinical background
Who developed the course?
BSAC
Founded in 1971, the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy is committed to addressing the growing threat of drug resistant infections around the world.
European Wound Management Association
The European Wound Management Association promotes the advancement of education and research into native epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis, prevention and management of wounds of all aetiologies.
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Choose the best way to learn for you!
Subscribe & save
$244.99 for one whole year
Automatically renews
Develop skills to further your career
- Access to this course
- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
Cancel for free anytime
Buy this course
$109/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
Limited access
Free
Sample the course materials
- Access expires 24 Jun 2024
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