Introduction to antimicrobials and antimicrobial resistance

This module includes all the need-to-know facts about the use of antibiotics in practice, from a reminder about what antimicrobial resistance is, to the legal and responsible use of antibiotics, this module will help you follow and create protocols for your medicine usage.

CPD: 3 hours and 20 minutes

Authors: Fraser Broadfoot, Jennifer Dow, Tim Nuttall, Pam Mosedale, Tamsin Dewe

Learning outcomes

• Recognise the main antibiotic-resistant bacteria we are most concerned about in cats, dogs and horses.
• Discuss the links between antibiotic use and resistance in animals and people.
• Understand the UK strategy of categorising and monitoring antibiotic use to tackle resistance.