Antimicrobial Stewardship and Practice
Certificate Course | Online

Quick Summary
- Course Opens Soon
- Flexible Hours
- 2 Weeks
- Access to Lectures
- Completion Certificate
Course Description
The “Antimicrobial Stewardship and Practice” course is designed to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to promote responsible antimicrobial use and combat resistance effectively. Through a structured exploration of core principles, clinical strategies, case studies, and international guidelines, this course offers a practical and comprehensive foundation in stewardship. Participants will gain insights into diagnostic stewardship, formulary management, resistance surveillance, and behavior change methodologies. The course is ideal for pharmacists, physicians, microbiologists, nurses, and healthcare administrators aiming to lead or support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives in their organizations.
This program balances theoretical foundations with real-world applications, equipping you with the competencies to make immediate and lasting impacts on patient care and institutional practices.
Key Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, scholars will be able to:
- Understand the global and local impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
- Identify core principles and components of an antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP).
- Apply evidence-based strategies for antimicrobial selection, de-escalation, and monitoring.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate stewardship interventions within healthcare systems.
- Interpret laboratory and diagnostic data to guide appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
- Analyze real-world case studies to apply stewardship concepts in varied clinical settings.
- Implement behavior change strategies to optimize prescribing habits.
- Advocate for sustainable stewardship practices at institutional and community levels.
CURRICULUM
Designed by Pharmscape’s subject matter experts from clinical practice.
Unit 1: Introduction to Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship
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Unit 2: Core Elements of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASP)
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Unit 3: Microbiology and Diagnostic Stewardship
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Unit 4: Principles of Antimicrobial Use
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Unit 5: Stewardship in Special Populations
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Unit 6: Surveillance, Reporting, and Metrics
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Unit 7: Behavioral and Educational Interventions
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Unit 8: Antimicrobial Stewardship in Different Healthcare Settings
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Unit 9: Challenges and Innovations in Stewardship
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Unit 10: Designing and Sustaining an Antimicrobial Stewardship Initiative
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