Antibiotic prescribing
Welcome to this Dentaljuce module on prescribing antibiotics, which are a type of antimicrobial agent.
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 module takes you through the do's and dont's of antibiotic prescribing using the evidence to justify the advice given.
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.
The Antibiotic Prescribing online learning module 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.
Before starting this module, check that the learning outcomes are what you require, and that you have entered the need into your PDP. Here is an example PDP entry for this module.
| What development needs have I? | How will I address them? | Target completion date | Outcomes | Date Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improve my knowledge of antibiotic prescribing | Take the Dentaljuce Antibiotic Prescribing module | • 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. |
| What development needs have I? | Improve my knowledge of antibiotic prescribing |
|---|---|
| How will I address them? | Take the Dentaljuce Antibiotic Prescribing module |
| Target completion date | |
| Outcomes | • 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. |
| Date completed |
Module Aims and Outcomes
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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.
Module objective
• to teach antibiotic stewardship.
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.
• through achieving these outcomes, provide an improved level of service to their patients.
GDC Principles
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC principles and the underlying standards:
• P7: Maintain, develop and work within your professional knowledge and skills
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcomes:
• DO C. (Clinical domain) Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice