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Number skills
This module was developed to facilitate the acquisition of number skills for prospective candidates wishing to enter Health and Social Care Programmes.
Course
25 hrs
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Isolating and identifying bacteria (animal health)
This course examines the requirements for isolating and identifying pathogens important in animal health. It concentrates on general principles and practices, but gives a more detailed account of some key veterinary pathogens. It also describes the importance of correct sampling, good laboratory practice and quality control measures.
Course
6 hrs
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Diagnostic stewardship in clinical practice
In this module you will explore the effective use of the microbiology laboratory in clinical practice in order to deliver safer, more effective and efficient patient care by appropriate and timely generation of clinically relevant microbiological data.
Course
6 hrs
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Antimicrobial stewardship in clinical practice
The aim of this module is to understand the principles of an antimicrobial stewardship programme, and the issues related to that.
Course
6 hrs
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Summarising and presenting AMR data
This module introduces common ways of summarising data visually, reviews the strengths and limitations of each approach, and discusses how you can use visual summaries to enhance the analysis of AMR-related data. The module explores the effectiveness of visual summaries in communicating important information to a wide range of people. You will have the opportunity to reflect on the most appropriate ways to visualise AMR-related data, to look for patterns and trends, and identify errors in this data.
Course
6 hrs
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Using AMR data for policy-making
The aim of this module is to cover the skills needed to take an active role in the policy-making process.
Course
6 hrs
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Legal and ethical considerations in AMR data
In this module you will be introduced to fundamental concepts in medical, public health and animal ethics, and how they relate to AMR.
Course
6 hrs
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Communicating AMR data to stakeholders
In this module you will think about how you can make the biggest impact in communicating data on antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial use and antimicrobial consumption.
Course
6 hrs
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An overview of national AMR surveillance
The aim of this module is to explore and understand national AMR surveillance systems. It builds on the concepts and learnings from the module Introducing AMR surveillance systems.
Course
6 hrs
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AMR surveillance in animals
In this module you will explore the concepts of surveillance and monitoring, building on the module Antimicrobial resistance in animals.
Course
6 hrs
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Introducing AMR surveillance systems
In this module you will explore and understand AMR surveillance systems, building on concepts and learnings from the module An introduction to surveillance.
Course
6 hrs
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An introduction to AMR surveillance
The aim of this module is to explore the concept of surveillance, its types and purpose in the context of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Leaners will understand how to evaluate and improve surveillance systems, and they will have the opportunity to consider their role in relation to surveillance activities.
Course
6 hrs
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Introducing a One Health approach to AMR
In this module you will look at the concept of One Health and the importance of a One Health approach in tackling the AMR crisis.
Course
6 hrs
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Quality assurance and AMR surveillance
In this module you will look at quality assurance and AMR surveillance.
Course
6 hrs
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Testing for mechanisms of resistance
In this module you will explore the phenotypic and genotypic laboratory techniques that are used to test for common mechanisms of AMR..
Course
6 hrs
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Isolating and identifying bacteria (human health)
This module covers microbiology techniques for isolating and identifying bacteria in clinical laboratories, including the key principles around sample collection and transport, and storage of isolates.
Course
6 hrs
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Antimicrobial resistance in animals
In this module you will explore in depth the challenge of antimicrobial resistance in animals.
Course
6 hrs
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The problem of antimicrobial resistance
In this module you will look at understanding the problem of AMR.
Course
6 hrs
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Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
In this module you will look at the theoretical underpinnings of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) and learn more about one of the methods for AST that is performed in a clinical microbiology laboratory.
Course
6 hrs
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Introducing antimicrobial resistance
In this module you will look at the main modes of antibiotic action and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance.
Course
6 hrs
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AMR surveillance and you
In this module you will identify the skills and knowledge that will develop your role as an AMR surveillance professional; you can also reflect on how your learning from other modules in the course could change your working practice in relation to AMR.
Course
6 hrs
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Tackling antimicrobial resistance: the AMR surveillance toolkit
This toolkit is a guide for managers, team leads and senior staff in health settings in AMR surveillance networks.
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2 hrs
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Pathway of AMR for data scientists and epidemiologists
Pathway for Data scientists and epidemiologists. Modules cover good laboratory practice and management, the One Health approach to tackling AMR, surveillance in AMR including national surveillance systems, the processing, analysing, summarising, presenting of AMR data and its use for communication and policy making.
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1 hr
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Pathway of AMR for policy-makers
Pathway for members of the AMR Secretariat, government departments of health/agriculture/livestock/fisheries, and representatives from the WHO, FAO, OIE. Modules cover the One Health approach to tackling AMR, surveillance in AMR including national surveillance systems, the processing, analysing, summarising, presenting of AMR data and its use for communication and policy making.
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1 hr
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Pathway of AMR for a senior management veterinary services professional
Pathway for Directors or deputy directors of veterinary services. Modules cover good laboratory practice and management, the One Health approach to tackling AMR, surveillance in AMR including national surveillance systems, the handling and communication of AMR data and antibiotic stewardship in the veterinary sector.
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1 hr
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Pathway of AMR for a senior management clinical services professional
Pathway for Heads of hospitals, chairs of IPU committees/drugs and therapeutics/resources and superintendents. Modules cover the One Health approach to tackling AMR, surveillance in AMR including national surveillance systems, the handling and communication of AMR data and antibiotic stewardship in clinical services.
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1 hr
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Pathway of AMR for a veterinary services professional
Pathway for veterinarians, para-veterinarians, farmers, field/veterinarian officers and veterinarian pharmacists. Modules cover good laboratory practice and management, the One Health approach to tackling AMR, surveillance in AMR, the fundamentals of AMR data management and its use for communication and antibiotic stewardship in the animal health sector.
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30 hrs
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Pathway of AMR for a clinical services professional
Pathway for clinicians, nurses, pharmacists and clinical officers. Modules cover the One Health approach to tackling AMR, surveillance in AMR, the processing, analysing, summarising, presenting and use of AMR data and antibiotic stewardship in clinical services.
Material
30 hrs
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Pathway of AMR for a senior laboratory professional in animal health
Pathway for laboratory heads or managers or heads of unit in the animal health sector. Modules cover good laboratory practice and management, the One Health approach to tackling AMR, surveillance in AMR including national surveillance systems, and the processing, analysing and use of AMR data and antibiotic stewardship in the animal health sector.
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30 hrs
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Pathway of AMR for a senior laboratory professional in human health
Pathway for Heads or manager of a laboratory or head of unit in the human health sector. Modules cover good laboratory practice and management, the One Health approach to tackling AMR, surveillance in AMR including national surveillance systems, and the processing, analysing and use of AMR data and antibiotic stewardship in the human health sector.
Material
30 hrs
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Pathway of AMR for a laboratory professional in animal health
Pathway for laboratory technicians or assistants, technologists and laboratory scientists in the animal health sector. Modules cover good laboratory practice and management, the One Health approach to tackling AMR, surveillance in AMR, the processing, analysing and use of AMR data and antibiotic stewardship in the animal sector.
Material
30 hrs
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Pathway of AMR for a laboratory professional in human health
Pathway for laboratory technicians or assistants, technologists and laboratory scientists in the human health sector. Pathway modules cover good laboratory practice and management, the One Health approach to tackling AMR, surveillance in AMR, and the processing, analysing and use of AMR data.
Material
30 hrs
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OU Immersive Simulations
A test area that should be made private for the LDS Learning Innovation Team to host immersive simulations.
Material
1 hr
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