Antimicrobial Resistance: The Role of the Clinical Nurse
This module examines antimicrobial resistance and the role of the clinical nurse in combating antimicrobial resistance, so that you can implement these interventions in your practice.
Course Details
Overview
The discovery of antibiotics was remarkable and changed the lives of millions of people. However, since then, germs have looked for ways to survive, or resist, the drugs designed to kill them. When germs develop the ability to grow in the presence of these drugs, this is called antibiotic, or antimicrobial, resistance. This module examines antimicrobial resistance and the role of the clinical nurse in combating antimicrobial resistance. so that you can implement these interventions in your practice.
Key Learning Outcomes
Following this module, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the role of infection control in combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AR)
- Identify three (3) specific areas where clinical nurses can influence AR.