Over-prescription of antimicrobials is creating resistant organisms. It is estimated that, in the UK alone, 50,000 people a year acquire an antibiotic-resistant infection, and 2,000 die from it.
UK dentists prescribe 8% of all antibiotics in this country. But 80% of antibiotics world-wide actually go to farm animals as a feed additive - it makes them produce more meat.
By only using antibiotics when essential, health-care professionals can lead by example, and hopefully make a change that can genuinely help the planet.
This course takes you through the do's and don'ts of antibiotic prescribing using the evidence to justify the advice given.
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Member Feedback on Antibiotic prescribing
I highly appreciate this module. Very useful information.
Simple / straightforward / informative / well authenticated in support
This module has improved my knowledge considerably with much more confidence as a result.
Fantastic refresher
An extremely informative module.As a nurse I don't directly prescribe but i can support the dentist in his discussions with patients and also help educate our patients who believe antibiotics are the cure for all.
Your Professional Development Plan: Regulatory authorities recommend that CPD/CE is undertaken based on learning needs that you have identified and entered into your PDP. Some authorities may not accept your CPD as verifiable unless it has been identified in the PDP before you undertake it.
Here is an example, using the GDC's recommended format, for a PDP entry for this course.
PDP Learning or Maintenance need
Antibiotic prescribing
How does this relate to my field of practice?
Prescribing antibiotics appropriately is very important in my role as a dental professional. It ensures effective treatment and prevents antibiotic resistance.
Which GDC development outcome(s) does it link to?
C
What benefit will this have to my work?
By enhancing my knowledge on antibiotic prescribing, I can:
Prescribe antibiotics appropriately, ensuring effective treatment for patients.
Contribute to antibiotic stewardship, helping to prevent antibiotic resistance.
Educate patients about the appropriate use of antibiotics, fostering their understanding and compliance.
How will I meet this learning or maintenance need?
By completing the Dentaljuce module on 'Antibiotic prescribing', which covers antimicrobial stewardship, appropriate prescribing, and patient education. I will also seek feedback from peers to ensure my prescribing practices align with current guidelines.
When will I complete this by?
2025
PDP Learning or Maintenance need
Antibiotic prescribing
How does this relate to my field of practice?
Very important for effective treatment and preventing antibiotic resistance.
Which GDC development outcome(s) does it link to?
C
What benefit will this have to my work?
Improved patient treatment, contribution to antibiotic stewardship, and enhanced patient education.
How will I meet this learning or maintenance need?
Complete Dentaljuce's 'Antibiotic prescribing' module and seek peer feedback.
When will I complete this by?
2025
Antibiotic prescribing
This online learning course has clear and concise aims, objectives and anticipated outcomes, listed below. These will appear on the Dentaljuce Enhanced CPD Certificate, along with the time spent, dates, and detailed topics you studied within the module. Certificates can be printed at any time, covering any range of dates. Dentaljuce CPD complies with the UK GDC's requirements for enhanced verifiable continuing professional development.
Aim:
The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to allow learners to develop their professional knowledge, understanding and management skills in antibiotic prescribing, in line with their identified personal development requirements.
Objective:
to teach antibiotic stewardship.
to teach how to prescribe antibiotics appropriately.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will:
know about antimicrobial stewardship.
know when antibiotics are, and are not, required as an adjunct to dental procedures.
know when antibiotics are, and are not, required for prophylaxis.
know which drugs and what doses are appropriate.
GDC Outcomes: C
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Aim
The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to allow learners to develop their professional knowledge, understanding and management skills in antibiotic prescribing, in line with their identified personal development requirements.
Course objective
to teach antibiotic stewardship.
to teach how to prescribe antibiotics appropriately.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will:
know about antimicrobial stewardship.
know when antibiotics are, and are not, required as an adjunct to dental procedures.
know when antibiotics are, and are not, required for prophylaxis.
know which drugs and what doses are appropriate.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): C.
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