Antibiotics, Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship: Care Workers

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Updated 30 Jul 2025 Certificate194 Ratings
Antibiotics and other antimicrobials help treat infections and save lives, but when they’re overused or misused, they can stop working properly. This Ausmed Training Module explores the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance and the vital role care workers play in preventing it through antimicrobial stewardship. Learn how to recognise signs of infection, support safe antimicrobial use, and reduce the spread of illness through everyday actions like hand hygiene and standard precautions. Empower yourself to protect older people and the wider community to help keep antibiotics effective for the future.

Content

4 Units • 7 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
1 Question
3m
What is Antimicrobial Resistance?
2 Questions
7m
Antimicrobial Stewardship
2 Questions
7m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Understand what antibiotics and antimicrobials are.

2

Recognise what antimicrobial resistance is and why it matters.

3

Identify your role as a care worker in practising antimicrobial stewardship.

Who it's for:

Healthcare professionals, healthcare workers and ancillary staff working with older adults.

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Last updated30 Jul 2025

Published30 Jul 2025

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