Antimicrobial Stewardship: Improving Clinical Outcomes by Optimization of Antibiotic Practices Internet Enduring Material Sponsored by: Stanford University School of Medicine Presented by: The Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine NOTE: These videos were produced as part of an online course offered by the Stanford Center for Continuing Medical Education (SCCME). If you wish to receive credit for your participation in the course, you will need to complete the full course on the SCCME website at: http://cme.stanford.edu/online. The course version on Coursera does not offer CME credit. Course Description Antibiotics are among the most frequently prescribed classes of drugs and it is estimated that approximately 50% of antibiotic use, in both the outpatient and inpatient settings, is inappropriate. At the same time, in contrast to any other class of drugs, every antibiotic use has a potential public health consequence – inappropriate use may not harm only the individual patient, but contributes to societal harm by exerting an unnecessary selective pressure that may lead to antibiotic resistance among bacteria. This video based course will introduce learners 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. We will offer a number of illustrative cases, recognizable to the practicing physician in his or her practice to engage learners in the thought processes that lead to optimal decision making, improved outcomes of individual patients, and harm reduction vis-a-vis the bacterial ecology. The course will also explore strategies to implement principles of antimicrobial stewardship both in your practice and also at a program level.
EK
I wish there was more information relivant to veterinarians.. How do U get a certificate of completion is what I really want to know.
AK
An excellent course about antibiotic stewardship program. I was looking for such updated, compiled information from a long time.
MU
I​ gained alot of knowledge about antibiotics stewardship. This would help me in my academic and professional career. Thanks to Coursera Platform for providing me such a golden oppertunity.
SP
A Fantastic & detailed course. I have been able to gain a lot of insightful information regarding antibiotics and antibiotic resistance.
RA
It was an amzing opportunity to know about effective way of antibiotics administration and their rational uses.I am greatful to course era.
AB
In light of today's ever changing global diseases, we need to make judicious use of antimicrobials, the course equips you basic understanding and help you in practice. Thankyou!
SP
Its a great learning platform. Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses can be benefit form learning Antimicrobial stewardship course form Coursera. I highly recommend this course.
SK
They covered almost all the points.They explained in a lucid way which is very beautiful.I suggest every healthcare professional to complete this course.
VE
I learned so much in this course and look forward to sharing this knowledge with my coworkers in a variety of settings. The charts and examples were extremely helpful.
JH
Conan MacDougall gives an especially good lecture in this excellent course covering all aspects of antibiotic administration and tracking.
SK
This course is desined to give you the knowledge about the use of antibiotic, its production and effective implimentation of it on infected patients. It include some clinical diagnosis examples also.
FM
Excellent for upcoming and actual health care workers! They will teach how to manage patients, doses, when to IV or IM and when to Oral, and many more!
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The course is very intuitive and challenging. Small issue with downloading of certificate after course completion.
It was an amzing opportunity to know about effective way of antibiotics administration and their rational uses.I am greatful to course era.
Impressively put together. Demanding, but essential for anybody dealing with antimicrobial issues.
The course provides me with the basics of the antibiotic stewardship program that is not only implemented in hospitals but also in other healthcare settings. I have learned lots of new things such as methods measuring the efficacy of the program (especially comparing the observed trend in antimicrobial use after the intervention, to the projected trend in utilization if the intervention had not occurred; how to determine the priorities to first implement, etc.). Besides, I have been introduced to electronic health systems, clinical design support systems, or outpatient parenteral therapy, which extremely interest me because they are not present in my country at that moment.
I think it should be better if the course provides the lecture materials able to be downloaded to students, so I can quickly review what I have learned from the course without watching the videos again.
Thank you very much!
This course is worth gold, it has helped me a lot to advance my professional career. I am very grateful to the Stanford University School of Medicine for offering these courses of such good quality to the general public.
Very important information, but too dense, pictures are not as interactive. Requieres lots of attention for being such a dense video
How can I get the certificate?
They covered almost all the points.
They explained in a lucid way which is very beautiful.
I suggest every healthcare professional to complete this course.
Very interesting topic that explains that how resistance develops in an individual and we can cope with that, how its helpful to diagnose the infection in selection of right drug. This course contains all material regarding drug problems. Thankx to coursera team for providing this excellent course.
it is clinically well explained course. it has some difficult sections for non-expert professionals like myself as a generic pharmacist. i recommend this to all clinicians and clinical pharmacists who are interested in or have passion to optimization of antimicrobials' use
Course was comprehensive and thorough - offered many different perspectives on antibiotic stewardship. A real call to action to solve the emerging public health threat that is the rise of multidrug resistant organisms.
In light of today's ever changing global diseases, we need to make judicious use of antimicrobials, the course equips you basic understanding and help you in practice. Thankyou!
Good source for knowledge. It's very important courses which help me in upgrade my knowledge about antibiotics.
ITS AMAZING AND THE MOST INFORMATIVE COURSES I HAVE BEEN GO THROUGH IT
No certification After completing course
where's the certificate?
no certificate provided
The "Antibiotic Stewardship" course on Coursera, offered by Stanford University, provides an in-depth exploration of antimicrobial stewardship practices, aiming to optimize antibiotic use and combat resistance. With a focus on healthcare professionals, the course covers essential topics such as principles of antimicrobial use, infection management, and stewardship programs. Participants appreciate the practical insights and comprehensive content, often rating it highly for its relevance and quality. The course is well-regarded for offering valuable knowledge for both academic and professional growth, although some learners have noted that more veterinary-focused content would be beneficial. Overall, it is highly recommended for those looking to deepen their understanding of antibiotic stewardship.
This antimicrobial stewardship course has been an eye-opening experience. It provided valuable insights into responsible antibiotic use, resistance prevention, and patient safety. The course content was well-structured, practical, and highly relevant to clinical practice. I appreciate the effort put into making complex topics easy to understand. This training will surely help me implement better antimicrobial practices in my workplace.
This knowledge will not only contribute to the safety and wellbeing of the individuals under my care but will also help in maintaining a healthier and more secure environment for both patients and healthcare professionals. This continuous improvement approach will enhance the overall quality of care I provide and contribute to a safer healthcare ecosystem.