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  • Course Title: MRSA, VRE & Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) Control

    Duration:

    4 Weeks (1 Month)

    Course Designed By:

    Skillversity

    Course Overview:

    This certification program provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to prevent, control, and manage infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) such as Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE), and other antibiotic-resistant pathogens. It covers infection control strategies, antimicrobial stewardship, outbreak response, and compliance with global healthcare standards.

    Learning Objectives:

    By the end of this course, learners will:

    • Understand the epidemiology and transmission of MDROs.

    • Learn infection prevention and hospital-based control strategies.

    • Implement antibiotic stewardship programs to combat resistance.

    • Develop outbreak response and containment measures.

    • Ensure compliance with WHO, CDC, and national infection control guidelines.

    Weekly Course Structure:

    Week 1: Understanding MDROs & Their Impact

    • Module 1: Introduction to MDROs

      • What are Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs)?

      • Overview of MRSA, VRE, CRE, ESBL-producing bacteria, and C. difficile

      • Factors contributing to antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

    • Module 2: Epidemiology & Transmission of MDROs

      • Global burden of antibiotic resistance

      • Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) linked to MDROs

      • High-risk groups and modes of transmission in hospitals

    • Assessment: Quiz on MDROs & transmission pathways

    Week 2: Infection Prevention & Control Strategies

    • Module 3: Standard & Contact Precautions for MDROs

      • Hand hygiene, PPE protocols, and barrier nursing techniques

      • Patient isolation and cohorting strategies

      • Decontamination and disinfection of hospital environments

    • Module 4: Environmental Cleaning & Equipment Decontamination

      • Role of hospital cleaning in MDRO control

      • High-touch surfaces and best cleaning practices

      • Use of UV light & hydrogen peroxide vapor for decontamination

    • Assessment: Practical demonstration of hospital cleaning & isolation protocols

    Week 3: Antibiotic Stewardship & Treatment of MDROs

    • Module 5: Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASP)

      • Importance of judicious antibiotic use

      • Strategies for reducing unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions

      • Role of microbiology labs in resistance monitoring

    • Module 6: Treatment Challenges & New Therapies

      • Limitations of current antibiotics for MDROs

      • Use of combination therapy and alternative treatments

      • Emerging antimicrobial agents & bacteriophage therapy

    • Assessment: Case study on implementing an ASP in a hospital

    Week 4: Outbreak Response, Compliance & Certification

    • Module 7: MDRO Outbreak Investigation & Containment

      • Steps to investigate and manage an MDRO outbreak

      • Contact tracing and surveillance for MDRO carriers

      • WHO & CDC guidelines for outbreak response

    • Module 8: Final Assessment & Certification

      • MCQ-based assessment on MDRO prevention and control

      • Case study on managing a real-world MDRO outbreak

      • Certification of completion

    • Final Assessment: Practical case study & MCQ exam

    Who Should Enroll?

    • Healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, infection control officers)

    • Microbiologists & laboratory personnel

    • Hospital administrators & policymakers

    • Public health professionals & epidemiologists

    • Anyone involved in antimicrobial resistance management