Antimicrobial Stewardship for Africa
Improve your knowledge of the spread of antimicrobial resistance in Africa and how to reduce it.
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What You'll Learn in This Course
Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.
Learning Outcome 1
Communicable diseases remain to be a leading cause of death in African countries (WHO). This course will look at the threat of antimicrobial resistance in Africa and how best to tackle it.
Learning Outcome 2
You’ll explore the burden of antimicrobial resistance in Africa and the importance of microbiology investigations in antibiotic therapy.
Learning Outcome 3
You’ll learn about antibiotic misuse and overuse as a driver of antimicrobial resistance and how to develop antibiotic guidelines.
Learning Outcome 4
Finally, you’ll evaluate the strategies that have been implemented in African hospitals and make more effective use of antimicrobials.
Skills You'll Develop
This comprehensive Antimicrobial Stewardship for Africa curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.
Course Requirements & Target Audience
Understand what you need to succeed in this course and determine if it's the right fit for your learning goals
Prerequisites & Requirements
What you need before starting this Antimicrobial Stewardship for Africa course:
- No specific prerequisites required
- Just bring your enthusiasm to learn!
Beginner-Friendly Course!
This course is designed for absolute beginners. No prior knowledge needed.
Who This Course Is For
This course is perfect for:
- Motivated learners at any level
- Self-paced students
- Anyone interested in the subject
This course might not be suitable if:
- • You're looking for a quick tutorial rather than comprehensive learning
- • You prefer learning without structured curriculum
- • You need highly specialized or niche content
Course Information & Details
Everything you need to know about this online course, from duration to certification
Course Instructor
Using Education and feedback to change behaviour for antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control
Expert instructor with industry experience
Subject Category
Healthcare & Medicine, Antimicrobial & Antibiotic Resistance
Part of our Healthcare & Medicine, Antimicrobial & Antibiotic Resistance curriculum
Course Language
English
All materials in English
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What's Included
- The global versus African burden of resistance, importance of microbiology investigations before or during antibiotic therapy
- Antibiotic misuse and overuse as a driver of antimicrobial resistance
- Strengthening the ICAN network to support stewardship and infection prevention
- Basic interventions /tools to support stewardship
- How to develop antibiotic guidelines and policies
- Incorporating antimicrobial stewardship into hospital infection control programs
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