AMR: A One Health Approach Seminar Series 2024
This series provides perspectives from diverse subject matter experts to address AMR issues and develop sustainable AMR control strategies.
Location
Online
Refund Policy
About this event
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❖ Goal
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top global health threats and contributes to millions of deaths every year. In Canada, 14,000 deaths in 2018 were attributed to AMR and hospital costs associated with infections by significant antimicrobial-resistant organisms reached over $125 million in 2019. It is estimated that globally, by 2050, every year 10 million deaths are anticipated worldwide due to AMR.
Misuse and overuse of antimicrobials in humans, animals, and plants is driving high rates of AMR, which affects countries in all regions and income levels. One Health encompasses using a holistic approach to understand the complex factors driving antimicrobial use (AMU) and AMR.
The AMR: A One Health Approach Seminar Series provides perspectives from diverse subject matter experts to address AMR issues and develop sustainable AMR control strategies.
❖ Date & Time
- Tuesdays, October 1 – December 3, 2024
- 8:30 am – 10:00 am (Mountain Time)
- 10 live sessions via Zoom | Sessions will not be recorded
- 15 Non-credit hours in total
❖ Cost
- Registration is free, but donations are highly encouraged to support the continued offering of free educational opportunities.
- Donations are non-refundable, and not eligible for a tax receipt.
❖ Eligibility
- There are no prerequisites to participate.
- Having a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, relevant work experience, and an interest in learning about AMR and its implementation from a One Health perspective is highly recommended.
- The training is open to students, adult learners and professionals from all over the world (in Canada and internationally).
- Sessions are offered only in English. Ability to understand and communicate in English is required.
- Access to a laptop, desktop, or mobile device, with internet connection is required.
❖ Certificate
- There is a CAD $50 administrative fee if you wish to receive an electronic certificate of participation.
- Certificates should be purchased upon registration, and will be given to you at the end of the program.
❖ Learning Objectives
- Understand current issues regarding antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial use (AMU) from a One Health perspective.
- Engage with subject matter experts across diverse disciplines in AMR and One Health research areas.
- Develop strategies for increasing awareness of and combatting the complex issues surrounding AMR and AMU.