Modules

Welcome to module 1. In this module, you will learn about the role of hospital pharmacists in reducing antimicrobial resistance, specifically resistant TB. By the end of this module, you will be able to: Apply AMS principles in TB treatment Understand the role of pharmacists in reducing the emergence of resistant TB Contribute to planning …

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There are over 2.9 million practising pharmacists in the world today. These vital members of our community have a unique role to play in tackling TB. Community pharmacists are ideally positioned to provide education to their local customers, advice on lifestyle and preventative measures, and promote screening for TB. It is important to understand pharmacists’ …

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Welcome to module 1! In this module, you will learn all about the management of and treatment regimens for sensitive, resistant, and latent TB. By the end of this module, you will be able to: Recall aims of treatment of TB Discuss treatment options for drug-sensitive and drug-resistant TB Discuss treatment of latent TB Explain …

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Welcome to module 1 In this module, you will be introduced to the concepts of disease burden, incidences, morbidity, and mortality of tuberculosis (TB) and resistant TB. By the end of this module, you will be able to:  Summarise TB global disease burden Recall TB prevalence, incidences, morbidity, and mortality rates in your country  Explain the growing problem of resistant TB   We hope you enjoy module 1!

This is the main component of the course

By the end of this module, you will be able to: Tailor antimicrobial therapy based on sensitivity results Optimise therapy for special populations Implement IV to oral switch as an AMS tool Challenge inappropriate prescribing Understand and apply treatment guidelines in order to ensure optimal duration of therapy Describe the role of an AMS pharmacist …

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By the end of this module you will be able to: Educate patients on the importance of self-care Supporting patients to take antimicrobials as prescribed Recognise red flags and be able to act on these This module will provide the knowledge and skills required by a community pharmacist for delivering AMS.

By the end of this module you will be able to: Define antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Summarise the main causes of AMR Recall examples of AMR in specific organisms Describe the main mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in bacteria We will introduce AMR and how it arises, before moving on to specific examples and exploring the mechanisms …

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By the end of this module you will be able to: Describe what microorganisms are and the different types Explain the management options for infections

In this module you will learn about the different types of diabetes and how they are treated both by lifestyle changes and medication.

Behaviour Change: Raising Community Awareness In module 1, we provided you with an overview of malaria by discussing the epidemiology and aetiology of the disease. We also spoke about several at-risk groups in the population and explained what prevention strategies are available and the role of pharmacists in providing them. Here we present several recommended …

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Welcome to module 2 In this module, we will use what we have learned in module 1 to focus on diabetes complications that specifically affect the eye. This will include the aetiology, symptoms and risk factors of diabetic retinopathy and other eye complications.  Poor control of blood glucose levels in people with diabetes can lead to preventable blindness. Damage to the eyes occurs …

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In this module you will learn about how hospital pharmacists can check for appropriateness of TB prescriptions and raise any queries with the prescriber. By the end of this module, you will be able to:• Identify problems with TB prescriptions• Monitor patients for efficacy and safety of TB treatment• Discuss and advise treatment based on …

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A recent study highlighted that the risk of TB associated deaths in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) over five years could increase by 20%. To avoid these concerning figures, it is vital that managing drug-resistant TB comes from all areas of medicine. Community pharmacists play a unique role in managing drug-resistant TB, by helping to …

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Welcome to module 2! In this module you will learn about the different classes of anti-TB medications, their mechanism of action, side-effects, interactions, and monitoring. By the end of this module, you will be able to Discuss the mechanism of action of anti-TB medication Identify side-effects of anti-TB medications and advise on how to manage …

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Welcome to module 2In this module, we will explore the pathophysiology, aetiology, and risk factors for tuberculosis (TB). By the end of this module, you will be able to: Describe Mycobacterium tuberculosis Explain how Mycobacterium tuberculosis is transmitted Discuss the pathophysiology and aetiology of TB including latent TB Identify patients and groups of patients that …

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Now that you have completed all four modules of the Antimicrobial Stewardship in Community Pharmacy course you are ready to take the quiz. There are 20 multiple choice questions, each question is worth 1 point and you will need to get 80% (16 correct answers) to gain your certificate of completion for this course. Your …

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By the end of this module you will be able to: Explain the benefits of policies and guidelines Provide critical appraisal of guidelines Describe the process for guideline development Perform an evidence review Summarise methods of guideline promotion

Pharmacists within the community can have an important relationship with patients and with the community as a whole. This can be a useful position and can be used to provide customer education, improve patient compliance and provide advice to patients successfully. By the end of this module you will be able to: Use resources to …

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By the end of this module you will be able to: Summarise how different sectors of the community can contribute to the prevention of AMR Explain the global impact of AMR on human health Outline the global political response to AMR Analyse the national action plan in your country We will introduce AMR prevention, before …

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