Antibiotic Stewardship faq

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This course, Antimicrobial Stewardship: Improving Clinical Outcomes by Optimization of Antibiotic Practices, presented by the Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, will provide learners with an introduction to the basic principles of appropriate antibiotic use, demonstrate how to apply these principles to the management of common infections, and outline how to develop and maintain an antimicrobial stewardship program. Through illustrative cases, learners will gain insight into the thought processes that lead to optimal decision making, improved outcomes of individual patients, and harm reduction vis-a-vis the bacterial ecology.

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Course Feature

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Free

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Coursera

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Paid Certification

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English

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Course Overview

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Updated in [May 30th, 2023]

Introduction
This course on Antibiotic Stewardship is designed to help learners understand the principles of appropriate antibiotic use and how to apply them to the management of common infections. It will also provide learners with the knowledge and skills to develop and maintain an antimicrobial stewardship program. By taking this course, learners will be able to improve the outcomes of individual patients, reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance, and help protect public health. This course is also beneficial for those who are looking to develop their career or education in the field of antibiotic stewardship, as it provides a comprehensive overview of the subject and related learning suggestions.

Pros & Cons

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  • pros

    Intuitive and challenging.

  • pros

    Essential for anybody dealing with antimicrobial issues.

  • pros

    Introduces electronic health systems.

  • cons

    Difficult sections for non expert professionals.

  • cons

    Too dense, pictures are not interactive.

  • cons

    Certificate download issue.

Course Provider

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