你将学到什么
Describe the growing global problem of antimicrobial resistance and its significance in a health and social care settings
Discuss how infections and antimicrobial resistance can be acquired and spread in health and social care settings
Discuss the microbiological aspects of antimicrobial infection
Identify, develop and design practical steps to protect, patients, residents, clients and health/social care staff from infections
课程概况
This online course will explore the growing problem of antimicrobial-resistant infections in health and social care settings.
You’ll find out how infectious diseases are acquired and spread, and how this contributes to the global risk of antimicrobial resistance.
The course will enable you to understand why effective infection control measures will allow us to combat the growing problem of antimicrobial resistant infections. It will also offer practical guidance on how to protect patients, clients and residents from acquiring healthcare-associated infections.
课程大纲
The global problem of antimicrobial resistance
Introducing microbes
Infections in the workplace
Transmission of infection
Infection control
Preventing antimicrobial infection
Good hand hygiene
Combating antimicrobial infections
Using antibiotics safely to combat infection
面向人群
This course is designed for health and social care professionals who are involved in the day-to-day care of clients, residents and patients.