DFT Aintree - Antimicrobial Prescribing (NW171013FAM)

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SubjectDFT Aintree Programme
DescriptionThis is a morning session.
Additional information

Lecture will provide facts and figures on antimicrobial prescribing and discuss problems of antimicrobial resistance, legislation, standards and guidelines in relation to prescribing, provide evidence from research showing antibiotic use in dentistry, include an interactive session on management of infections and provide scientific evidence for appropriate prescribing.

VenueRoom 1.08, Aintree - The Clinical Sciences Centre, Liverpool - Merseyside  View details
Date & timeFriday 13 October 2017, 09:30 to 12:30
LecturerNikolaus Palmer  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Foundation Dentist

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours3:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To provide detailed information on the appropriate use of antibiotics in the management of dental infections.

Objectives

Participants will:

· understand the problems of antimicrobial resistance and their contribution as prescribers

· have knowledge of legislation, standards and guidance in relation to prescribing antibiotics

· know how to appropriately manage dental infections and when to prescribe

Learning outcomes

Participants will:

· understand the problems of antimicrobial resistance and their contribution as prescribers

· have knowledge of legislation, standards and guidance in relation to prescribing antibiotics

· know how to appropriately manage dental infections and when to prescribe