An introduction to AMR surveillance

Introduction

The aim of this course is to explore the concept of surveillance, its types and purpose in the context of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Learners will understand how to evaluate and improve surveillance systems, and they will have the opportunity to consider their role in relation to surveillance activities.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• understand the purpose of surveillance
• describe key surveillance terms and concepts
• describe different types of surveillance
• understand different methods of undertaking surveillance
• understand the purpose of AMR surveillance
• describe different types of AMR surveillance
• understand the importance of comparing surveillance across sectors (human, animal, agricultural and environmental).

Start this course by watching this video on surveillance.

It will take about eight minutes. For the purposes of this course, the focus will be on public health surveillance.

In order to achieve your digital badge and Statement of Participation for this course, you must:

• click on every page of the course
• pass the end-of-course quiz
• complete the course satisfaction survey.

The quiz allows up to three attempts at each question. A passing grade is 50% or more.

When you have successfully achieved the completion criteria listed above you will receive an email notification that your badge and Statement of Participation have been awarded. (Please note that it can take up to 24 hours for these to be issued.)