Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria
This course is suitable for all practice staff including Practice Managers, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Assistant Practitioners, Health Care Assistants, Reception Staff and Prescription Clerks.
Course Aim
This e-learning session provides key facts about antimicrobial resistance and describes the important role everyone working in a health and care environment, including non-clinical staff and the general public has in tackling it. It also discusses relevant aspects of the antimicrobial prescribing and stewardship competences. As part of our CCG commitment to increasing awareness of overuse of antibiotics we would like all staff to increase their knowledge on how we can all reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance developing and spreading by completing this 30 minute on line course.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this module delegates will be able to:
- Discuss why there is such a concern about misuse of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance
- List the key risks for development of antimicrobial resistance
- Identify their role in tackling antimicrobial resistance
Course Duration – Approximately 30 minutes
Trainer/Facilitator – E-Learning for Healthcare (e-lfh)
Date/Time/Venue – This is e-learning and can be undertaken at any time.
Cost – This session is free of charge.
Booking Process/Additional Information
This module can be accessed here: introductory e-learning session on antimicrobial resistance. You will need to use your E-Learning for Healthcare (e-lfh) login if you have previously undertaken any e-lfh training or alternatively you will need to register via the same link.