Help combat the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections

About This Course

Antibiotics are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs however their use and overuse is associated with significantly increasing antibiotic resistance. This online course will help you tackle the increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. The course covers the principles of antibiotic use and the diagnosis and treatment of common infections.

"We are seeing increasing strains of resistance amongst gram negative baccilli such as E. coli and these strains are now becoming multi-drug resistant with very few treatment options available. The World Health Organisation has stated that antibiotic resistance is a major threat to human health and in the future we may be encountering situations where infections are untreatable."

Dr Eoghan O'Neill, Consultant Microbiologist 

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, you will be able to improve your antibiotic prescribing skills and help combat the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. You also should be able to:

• Understand the general principles regarding antibiotic prescribing

• Be familiar with the mechanism of action and spectrum of activity of commonly prescribed antibiotics

• Be aware of the rates of antibiotic resistance in Ireland

• Understand key aspects relating to antibiotic stewardship

Designed For

This course is aimed at all doctors in GIM, and it's mandatory for BST GIM Trainees.

When you book this course it will be available to you in our elearning environment RCPI Brightspace for 12 months.