The updated Antimicrobial Stewardship for Community Pharmacists online programme is now available on our website. Developed by the HSE Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control (AMRIC) team, this resource is specifically designed for community pharmacists.
The programme aims to enhance awareness of antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship principles. Given that 90% of antimicrobial use occurs in the community, pharmacists play a crucial role in optimising antibiotic use and minimising antimicrobial-related harm in a person-centred manner.
This interactive eLearning module introduces pharmacists to existing stewardship systems and supports, directs them to up-to-date resources, and uses clinical scenarios to illustrate best practices.
The programme is fully online and takes approximately 45 minutes to complete.
What's new for 2025?
- Updated case scenarios
- Revised reference links to HSE and AMS pages
- Considerations for extending antibiotic dispensing for up to 12 months
To find out more, and enrol, click here.
At the end of this programme learners will:
- Be able to articulate the basic principles of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) & antimicrobial resistance,
- Have an awareness of the role of AMRIC, the national clinical programme for antimicrobial resistance and infection control,
- Appreciate the national AMS initiatives and their rationale, including the red/green antibiotic list,
- Be familiar with how to access the relevant supports & clinical resources,
- Be able to articulate issues to ensure maximum benefit and minimum harm for the people who take antimicrobials,
- Have increased confidence to implement AMS in their work practices.