TARGET Antibiotics – Prescribing in Primary Care

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TARGET Antibiotics – Prescribing in Primary Care

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What is the course about?

TARGET Antibiotics – Prescribing in Primary Care

The course TARGET Antibiotics – Prescribing in Primary Care 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.

Helping primary care professionals to target the use of antibiotics to reduce antimicrobial resistance

Course description

Discover ideas about how to optimise prescribing in Primary Care
6 weeks

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.

Introduction to Antimicrobial Resistance in Primary Care
Prescribing in Urinary Tract Infections
Assessing the Need for Antibiotics
Managing Patient Expectations and Back up/Delayed Prescribing
Antibiotics for Children
Common Practice Approach

This course is aimed at primary care healthcare professionals who are involved in the treatment of common infections.

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.
TARGET
TARGET is a Public Health England initiative to support prescribers’ and patients’ responsible antibiotic use.

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Prerequisites & Facts

TARGET Antibiotics – Prescribing in Primary Care

Course Topic

Antimicrobial & Antibiotic Resistance, Healthcare & Medicine

University, College, Institution

BSAC

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

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

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

TARGET Antibiotics – Prescribing in Primary Care

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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