In depth reviews of 'hot topics' in infectious disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment through case based learning
Each ‘hot topic’ in this clinical case series comprises of a Webinar offering an introductory presentation supported by between 3-6 clinical case presentations and a lively panel discussion. The content and essence of each webinar and panel discussion is translated into a short, open access multi-media online e-learning course.
Healthcare practitioner and allied stakeholders have the opportunity to consolidate their learning, improve their practice, increase effective antimicrobial prescribing and improve outcomes for patients.
All webinars and e-learning courses are open access, CPD accredited and available globally.
For any queries please email Esme Carruthers, Event Manager
Past webinars
Antimicrobial stewardship in the management of COVID-19 to reduce the impact on antimicrobial resistance
23 June 2021, view the recording here
Diagnostic driven strategies for antimicrobial resistance in the UK
20 July 2021, view the recording here, Hosted in collaboration with the Longitude Prize, Nesta Challenges
Management of the diabetic foot
20 January 2022, view the recording here, Hosted in collaboration with the European Wound Management Association (EWMA)
Hospital acquired and ventilator associated pneumonia
15 November 2022, view the recording here
The challenge of diagnosis and treatment of central nervous system infections
19 May 2022, view the recording here
e-learning courses
Prosthetic Joint Infections
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of some of the commonly identified infection issues that occur in patients with prosthetic joint infections (PJI).
Intra-abdominal Infections
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of some of the commonly identified infection issues that occur in patients with intra- abdominal infections (IAIs)
Antimicrobial stewardship in the management of COVID-19
In this course, you will learn how local and national teams identified and reacted to issues with Antimicrobial Stewardship during the COVID-19 pandemic using examples and case studies.
Haemato-oncology Bacterial Infections
This course is designed to provide an overview of some of the commonly identified infection issues that occur in haemato-oncology.
Diagnostic driven strategies for antimicrobial resistance in the UK
The aim of this course is to help build an understanding of the NHS commissioning path for AMR diagnostic tests.
Complex Urinary Tract Infections
The aim of this course is to help build an understanding of some of the complications that can occur with urinary tract infections (UTI's) and how best to treat them
Treatment of Systemic Fungal Infections
The aim of this course is to help build an understanding of some systemic fungal infections through case studies, examine the diagnostics and treatments, and discuss complications that can occur during treatment
Management of the diabetic foot
The aim of this course is to consider the complexity of the diabetic foot, addressing a wide range of topics in the treatment of diabetic foot complications and infection.
Gastrointestinal Infections
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of some of the commonly identified infection issues that occur in patients with GI infections
Hospital Acquired and Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of some of the commonly identified infection issues that occur in patients with Hospital Acquired and Ventilator Associated Pneumonia.
Bone and Joint Infections
The aim of this course is to help build an understanding of the treatment and management options of bone and joint infections, with a particular focus on how to diagnose bone and joint infections, and the treatment options available.
The challenge of diagnosis and treatment of central nervous system infections
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of some of the commonly identified infection issues that occur in patients with CNS infections.
Acute Respiratory Infections
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of some of the commonly identified infection issues that occur in patients with acute respiratory infections.
Supported by unrestricted educational grant from Pfizer, Shionogi and Biomerieux.
Developed by: The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC)
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