Target Audience

This activity is specifically designed for laboratory technologists, managers and clinicians involved in the use of diagnostic test results to guide rational use of antimicrobials and in antimicrobial stewardship programmes.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, learners should be able to:

  • Define practical tools to starting AMR surveillance

  • Build critical thinking skills for better decision-making and stronger AMR champions

  • Identify sustainable approaches to support antimicrobial stewardship programs

Week 2 Outline

(Approximately 6–8 hours to complete Week 2)

  • Starting Surveillance

  • Building AST Capacity and Antibiograms

  • Quality Assurance

  • Strengthening AST Capacity and Surveillance

  • Building AMR Champions

  • Funding AMR Programs

  • Data for Surveillance / Using GLASS

  • Theories of Behavior Change to Improve GLASS Reporting

  • One Health

  • Looking Ahead

Course Directors

Dr. Carl Boodman, University of Manitoba, Canada

Professor Rosanna Peeling, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and International Diagnostics Centre, UK

Dr. Debi Boeras, Global Health Impact Group and Global Health Continuing Professional Development, US

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