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The Role of Diagnostics in the Antimicrobial Resistance Response

Josie Gallo, Dominic Forrest, Noah Fongwen, Rosanna Peeling, Robert Luo, Andrew Whitelaw, Henry Kajumbula, Pascale Ondoa, Manuel Dewez, Rajesh Bhatia, Vanessa Tran, Ilana Camargo, Neelam Taneja, and Dr. Manju Bala

The MOOC is organised in six weekly modules, according to the following topics: Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is intended for health professionals, such as clinicians, nurses, nurse-practitioners, pharmacists, lab managers, technicians, faculty and students. It would also appeal to anyone with an interest in the field of antimicrobial resistance.

Topics Covered

Week 1: Introduction to the role of diagnostics in the response to AMR
Week 2: Common clinical syndromes
Week 3: Healthcare associated infections
Week 4: Enteric infections and the One Health approach
Week 5: Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Week 6: The future is in our hands

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Reviews summary

Essential diagnostics in antimicrobial resistance

According to learners, "The Role of Diagnostics in the Antimicrobial Resistance Response" offers a highly relevant and well-structured exploration of a critical global health challenge. Students consistently praise the expert instructors from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine for their ability to present complex material in a clear and accessible manner. Many find the course provides practical insights, especially for healthcare professionals and those seeking to understand the broader context of AMR, including the valuable One Health approach. While largely positive, some experienced professionals found certain sections to be more foundational than in-depth, and a few beginners felt that a stronger prior background in microbiology was assumed. Overall, it is considered a valuable learning experience that reinforces and broadens understanding.

Content is logically organized and easy to follow.

"The material is presented in a logical flow, and the course is well-structured, allowing for easy progression."

"The videos were concise and the accompanying readings were high quality. The course structure made it easy to follow."

"My only minor critique is that the interactive elements felt a bit limited; more case studies or interactive quizzes would have been great."

Offers practical insights and covers the "One Health" approach.

"I particularly appreciated the modules on specific infections like TB and Gonorrhoeae, which provided practical insights for my work."

"As a lab technician, I found the practical implications very useful. The 'One Health' approach was also well integrated."

"This helped me connect the dots between lab work and clinical practice. The content on healthcare-associated infections was particularly relevant."

Taught by knowledgeable professionals from LSHTM.

"The instructors from LSHTM are experts in their field, and their passion for the subject really shone through."

"The course effectively highlights the critical role of diagnostics... the instructors are very good at explaining complex ideas."

"The instructors were knowledgeable, providing a solid foundation in AMR diagnostics."

Addresses a critical and timely global health issue.

"This course was absolutely fantastic! The content on antimicrobial resistance was highly relevant and presented in a very clear, accessible manner."

"Excellent and timely course. The importance of diagnostics in combating AMR cannot be overstated, and this course delivers on that promise."

"I learned a great deal, especially about different clinical syndromes and approaches. Very professional and relevant."

Some minor points could benefit from updated data/examples.

"I felt it could benefit from more recent data or updated examples, especially since AMR is an evolving field. Some of the references seemed a bit dated."

Appeals to different levels, may be basic for experts or dense for beginners.

"For someone already working in infectious diseases, some parts felt a bit basic. I was hoping for more in-depth scientific detail."

"I found this course quite challenging. While the topic is crucial, I felt that a stronger background in microbiology or public health was assumed."

"The breadth is good, but sometimes it felt like it lacked the depth for someone looking to specialize."

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