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Antimicrobial Stewardship Program

By 2050 it is predicted that more people will die of AMR related causes than Cancer, making it an urgent crisis. On the 21st of September 2016, 193 countries of the United Nations agreed a landmark declaration to rid the world of superbugs. Without global action it is conceivable that simple infections could soon become entirely untreatable with existing antimicrobials. Pharmacists play a crucial role in the fight to tackle AMR.

What you’ll learn in this program

ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP

Antimicrobial medicines include antifungals, antibiotics, antiparasitics and antivirals. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms like bacteria that cause infection and disease adapt to resist their effect. One of the main causes of AMR is the overuse and misuse of antimicrobial medications in human health, animals and the environment.

Program Outline

  • Antimicrobials Overview

  • AMR and Stewardship Principles

  • AMS in Community Practice

  • AMS in Hospital Practice

  • AMS toolkit and App