Rational use of Antibiotics Short course

R 3895.00 (inc vat)


Status: Open for intake

Next Intake Date Range: Date to be announced



Introduction

Participants are required to complete this programme within a year.

Accreditation

Certification

To qualify for the certificate of completion for this short course, participants should fully attend the workshop as well as successfully complete the assessment process.

Assessment

Participants are assessed on the self-study component of the course through means of a multiple-choice questionnaire

Course Structure

Distance education through a comprehensive self-study guide developed by experts in the field supported by a 2-day interactive contact session.

Modules

  • Introduction to the rational use of antibiotics.
  • Classification of antibiotics.
  • Mechanism of action.
  • Principles of antimicrobial chemotherapy.
  • Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance.
  • Adverse reactions.
  • Prophylactic use of antibiotics.
  • Specific uses of antibiotics

Who Should Enrol

All healthcare professionals and pharmacists.