TARGET Antibiotics – Prescribing in Primary Care
Discover ideas about how to optimise prescribing in Primary Care
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem and everyone can play a part in tackling this issue.
This course will look at many aspects of antibiotic prescribing in Primary Care from prescribing for urinary tract infections through to managing patient expectations.
By the end of the course you will have an understanding of how to apply practical antimicrobial stewardship strategies in your practice.
What topics will you cover?
The course will cover:
- Introduction to antimicrobial resistance in primary care
- Prescribing in Urinary Tract Infections
- Assessing the Need for Antibiotics
- Managing Patient Expectations
- Back-up prescriptions
- Antibiotics for Children
- Common Practice Approach
When would you like to start?
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
Who is the course for?
This course is aimed at primary care healthcare professionals who are involved in the treatment of common infections.
Who will you learn with?
Cliodna McNulty
Clinical microbiologist, Head of Public Health England Primary Care Unit. Published an abundance of research around the areas of antimicrobial resistance and is heavily cited.
Who developed the course?
Founded in 1971, the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy exists to facilitate the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge in the field of antimicrobial chemotherapy.
TARGET is a Public Health England initiative to support prescribers’ and patients’ responsible antibiotic use.
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