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TARGET Antibiotics- Prescribing in Primary Care 

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TARGET Antibiotics- Prescribing in Primary Care
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Overview

Duration

6 weeks

Total fee

2,763

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

Certificate

TARGET Antibiotics- Prescribing in Primary Care
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Highlights

  • Duration 6 weeks
  • Weekly study 1 hour
  • 100% online Learn at your own pace
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TARGET Antibiotics- Prescribing in Primary Care
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FutureLearn 
Course details

More about this course
  • Antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem and everyone can play a part in tackling this issue.
  • This course will look at many aspects of antibiotic prescribing in Primary Care from prescribing for urinary tract infections through to managing patient expectations.
  • By the end of the course you will have an understanding of how to apply practical antimicrobial stewardship strategies in your practice.

TARGET Antibiotics- Prescribing in Primary Care
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Curriculum

Welcome and Introduction

Introduction to Week 1

Data Sources for Primary Care

Using Local Data

Practical Steps in Primary Care

Test Your Knowledge

Prescribing in UTIs

Introduction to Week 2

Current Situation in Primary Care

Diagnosis and Treatment of UTI

Higher Risk Patients with UTI and Antibiotic Resistance

Practice Resources and Audit

Summary of Week 2 and Action Plan

Test Your Knowledge

Assessing the Need for Antibiotics

Introduction to Week 3

The Resistance Crisis and why GP Prescribing Matters

Why Prescribe Antibiotics for Respiratory Tract Infections

Management of Sore Throat and the Development of the FeverPAIN Score

Summary of Week 3 and Action Plan

Test Your Knowledge

Managing Patient Expectations and Back up/Delayed Prescriptions

Introduction to Week 4

Ways of Talking to Patients and Addressing Their Needs

Ways of Discussing Diagnosis and Treatment

Back up/Delayed Prescribing - Introduction and how to do it

Back up/Delayed Prescribing - Effectiveness and Concerns

Summary of Week 4 and Action Plan

Test Your Knowledge

Antibiotics for Children

Introduction to Week 5

Antibiotic Stewardship in Children

What Patients Want From a Cinician

Development of the STARWAVe Tool & Use in General Practice

Summary of Week 5 and Action Plan

Test Your Knowledge

Common Practice Approach

Introduction to Week 6

Introduction to a Common Practice Approach

A Practice Nurse and Practice Manager's Perspective on the Common Practice Approach

Summary of Week 6 and Action Plan

TARGET Evaluations and Conclusion

Test Your Knowledge

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