Introduction to Practical Microbiology

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British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy via Futurelearn

Mode

Online

Duration

4 Weeks

Fees

Free

Quick Facts

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Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 2 Hours Per Week

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

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certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

BSAC

certificate fees

₹1,300

The syllabus

The basics of microbes, including classification, structure, their roles, and sites of infection.

Antimicrobial classification and basic mechanisms, PK/PD, and how to increase efficacy of antimicrobials.

Antimicrobial resistance – definitions, mechanisms, drivers, co-resistance, and how ‘superbugs’ occur. Antimicrobial agents and antimicrobial use principles.

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing – laboratory techniques and how to use the information/data gained.

Capacity and capability of resources – what can be done with both low resources and situations where resources are more available.

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