Brief Introduction
Explore how antibiotic use in farming contributes towards resistant bacteria in our food chain. What can we do about this issue?Course Summary
This course explores the issue of antimicrobial resistance in the food chain, and the potential risks it poses to public health. You will learn about the science behind antimicrobial resistance, the role of the food chain in its development, and ways to mitigate its impact.Key Learning Points
- Understand the science behind antimicrobial resistance and its impact on public health
- Explore the role of the food chain in the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance
- Discover strategies to mitigate the risks of antimicrobial resistance in the food chain
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop an understanding of the science behind antimicrobial resistance and its impact on public health
- Examine the role of the food chain in the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance
- Identify strategies to mitigate the risks of antimicrobial resistance in the food chain
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of biology and chemistry
- Access to a computer with internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online course
- Self-paced
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Requirements
- This course is for anyone with an interest in antibiotics, food and farming, and how antimicrobial resistance (AMR) will affect our lives in the future. We aim to give you up-to-date information on the key issues in this topic, along with the opinions of leading experts from the world of industry, academia, medicine/veterinary medicine and government. For those keen to learn more about this area, we also offer a more in-depth online course on , in which we explore how disease can be controlled in the poultry industry; a sector that is particularly susceptible to the challenges of antimicrobial resistance.
Outline
- The mechanisms and transfer of antimicrobial resistance Introduction to the Course What are antibiotics? Uses of antibiotics How does resistance develop? Transmissible antimicrobial resistance Antibiotics in the food chain Introduction to Week 2 AMR and the Food Chain AMR and the Environment AMR and International Trade Antibiotic usage and control: Past, present and future Introduction to Week 3 Past: History of AMR in the Food Chain Present: What are we doing to address AMR? Future: Further Opportunities for Control Wrapping Up
Summary of User Reviews
This course on antimicrobial resistance in the food chain received positive reviews from many users. They found the course informative and engaging, as well as useful for their professional development. One key aspect that many users thought was good was the course's focus on practical solutions to this pressing issue.Pros from User Reviews
- Informative and engaging course content
- Useful for professional development
- Practical solutions offered for tackling antimicrobial resistance in the food chain
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too technical or difficult to follow
- Limited interaction with instructors or other students
- Some users felt that the course was too focused on the European context
- Some users found the course content repetitive
- Length of the course was too long for some users
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