TARGET Antibiotics- Prescribing in Primary Care
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TARGET Antibiotics- Prescribing in Primary Care at FutureLearn Overview
Duration | 6 weeks |
Total fee | ₹2,763 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Go to Website |
Credential | Certificate |
TARGET Antibiotics- Prescribing in Primary Care at FutureLearn Highlights
- Duration 6 weeks
- Weekly study 1 hour
- 100% online Learn at your own pace
TARGET Antibiotics- Prescribing in Primary Care at FutureLearn Course details
- 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 at FutureLearn 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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