Multi Resistant Gram Negative Bacilli (MRGNB)

Theme:: Healthcare associated infections
Location:: N/A
Region:: Nationwide
Overview:: This online resource examines Multi Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli (MRGNB) and resistance to beta lactam antibiotics (penicillins, cefalosporins, monobactams, carbapenems). Although less well known than their Gram-positive counterparts (eg MRSA), these bacteria present a serious challenge in the clinical management of infection.
Course speaker:: N/A
Contact:: Mrs Allison Brown

MRSA is probably one of the best known resistant organisms but other highly resistant types of bacteria are emerging and presenting new challenges in managing infection.

Resistance to antibiotics is well recognised as a significant issue in healthcare and is covered in more detail in the short course Bacterial Resistance.

Registration and Access

This course is provided by learnPro. Further information about registration and access can be found at our learnPro information page.

Target Audience

The target audience for this course includes: antimircrobial management teams, consultant level physicians and surgeons, specialist training doctors, infection control teams, specialist nurses, community nurse practitioners, charge nurses and ward based staff, non medical prescribers, pharmacists and dentists.

Learning Outcomes

Following completion of this course, it is expected that you will:

be aware of Multi-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli and mechanisms of resistance
know which kind of infections may be caused by these bacteria
be aware of current advice on the clinical management of infection with Multi-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli
understand the importance of infection control in reducing transmission of these bacteria
have an understanding of the role of antibiotic stewardship in limiting bacterial resistance.

There are questions throughout the course and a record of completion can be printed at the end of the course. There is no formal assessment included in the course.