The Antibiotic Stewardship and Resistance Management course provides essential knowledge on the responsible use of antibiotics to combat antimicrobial resistance. It emphasizes evidence-based prescribing, infection control, and multidisciplinary collaboration to preserve antibiotic effectiveness. This course aligns with Terraleap’s mission to promote safe, rational, and sustainable healthcare practices.

This course covers the fundamentals of antibiotic stewardship, including mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, appropriate antibiotic selection, dosing, duration, and monitoring. It also explores stewardship strategies, surveillance of resistance patterns, infection prevention measures, and the role of healthcare professionals in reducing misuse and overuse of antibiotics.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the causes and impact of antimicrobial resistance

• Explain key principles of antibiotic stewardship

• Identify appropriate antibiotic use in clinical scenarios

• Recognize the role of infection prevention and control

• Support stewardship initiatives within healthcare settings

After completing the course, learners will be able to:

• Promote rational and responsible antibiotic use

• Contribute to efforts that reduce antimicrobial resistance

• Support safe and effective infection management

• Apply stewardship principles in clinical and healthcare environments

• Enhance patient safety and quality of care

This course is suitable for:

• Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

• Medical, nursing, and allied health professionals

• Infection control and quality personnel

• MedTech and healthcare support staff

• Students and professionals seeking foundational knowledge in antibiotic stewardship