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  • Course Title: Antibiotic Stewardship & Rational Use of Antibiotics

    Duration:

    4 Weeks (1 Month)

    Course Designed By:

    Skillversity

    Course Overview:

    This certification course provides in-depth knowledge of antibiotic stewardship principles and best practices to prevent antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and ensure the rational use of antibiotics. It covers prescription guidelines, infection surveillance, stewardship interventions, and WHO recommendations to optimize antibiotic therapy and improve patient safety.

    Learning Objectives:

    By the end of this course, learners will:

    • Understand antibiotic resistance mechanisms and global AMR concerns.

    • Implement antibiotic stewardship programs (ASP) in healthcare settings.

    • Apply rational antibiotic prescribing guidelines based on clinical evidence.

    • Monitor antibiotic usage, resistance patterns, and patient outcomes.

    • Promote responsible antimicrobial use to prevent multidrug-resistant infections.

    Weekly Course Structure:

    Week 1: Fundamentals of Antibiotic Stewardship

    • Module 1: Introduction to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

      • What is AMR? Global and national impact

      • Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance

      • WHO’s Global Action Plan on AMR

    • Module 2: Core Principles of Antibiotic Stewardship

      • Goals and objectives of ASP in hospitals

      • Role of healthcare professionals in stewardship

      • WHO’s AWaRe classification of antibiotics

    • Assessment: Quiz on AMR mechanisms & antibiotic classification

    Week 2: Rational Use of Antibiotics in Clinical Practice

    • Module 3: Evidence-Based Antibiotic Prescribing

      • When to prescribe antibiotics: Clinical decision-making

      • De-escalation and targeted therapy principles

      • Avoiding unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions

    • Module 4: Hospital & Community-Based Stewardship Interventions

      • Role of stewardship teams in hospitals

      • Antibiotic usage surveillance & feedback mechanisms

      • Public awareness and patient education initiatives

    • Assessment: Case study on rational antibiotic selection

    Week 3: Surveillance, Infection Control & Policy Implementation

    • Module 5: Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance & Reporting

      • Laboratory testing for antibiotic susceptibility

      • Surveillance techniques for tracking resistance trends

      • Data-driven decision-making in ASP

    • Module 6: Infection Prevention as a Key Stewardship Strategy

      • Hand hygiene, vaccination, and infection control measures

      • Role of hospital infection control committees in AMR reduction

      • WHO & CDC guidelines on stewardship policy implementation

    • Assessment: Hands-on simulation of resistance surveillance data

    Week 4: Future Strategies & Certification

    • Module 7: Combating AMR through Policy & Research

      • Global policies & national AMR action plans

      • Role of new antibiotics, vaccines, and alternative therapies

      • Ethical considerations in antimicrobial use

    • Module 8: Final Assessment & Certification

      • MCQ-based assessment on antibiotic stewardship

      • Case study: Implementing ASP in a hospital setting

      • Certification of completion

    • Final Assessment: Practical case study & MCQ exam

    Who Should Enroll?

    • Doctors, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals

    • Infection control specialists & microbiologists

    • Hospital administrators & ASP coordinators

    • Epidemiologists & public health officials

    • Anyone involved in antibiotic policy-making and stewardship