Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: A Social Science Approach

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Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: A Social Science Approach

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What is the course about?

Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: A Social Science Approach

The course Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: A Social Science Approach is an online class provided by BSAC through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Are you a health professional new to social science research? Find out how you can fight antimicrobial resistance on this course.

Course description

Learn the key aspects of successful antimicrobial stewardship
3 weeks

Antimicrobial resistance is a complex problem in today’s medicine that requires a unique approach. On this course, you will build your knowledge of how a social science perspective can fight the problem of antimicrobial resistance.
You will gain insights into antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in different contexts and how to apply a social science research approach. You will also be introduced to different fields of study and social science theory.

What is social science and why do we need a social science perspective for tackling AMR?
Insights on implementing AMS to tackle AMR across different settings
Introduction to realist review
Introduction to ethnography
Introduction to implementation science

This course is designed for health professionals, junior researchers and doctoral students new to social science with an interest in antimicrobial stewardship.

BSAC
Founded in 1971, the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy exists to facilitate the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge in the field of antimicrobial chemotherapy.
Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a world top ten university with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: A Social Science Approach

Course Topic

Antimicrobial & Antibiotic Resistance, Disease Outbreak Prevention, Healthcare & Medicine

University, College, Institution

BSAC

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: A Social Science Approach

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / BSAC you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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