The COMBAT-AMR program has developed the Western Pacific Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Online Educational Modules (WPAMS) to support nurses, pharmacists, doctors and hospital administrators working at the hospital or in the community to implement AMS programs.

The aim for the educational modules are to inform interested personnel on how to establish an AMS program in their local setting ('top down' approach), and to introduce and describe the key principles of AMS as it relates to the those practicing in a clinical environment ('bottom up' or 'grass roots' approach).

Part One of the modules describes the operational aspects of implementing an AMS program, including resources and processes required to establish and operationalise an AMS program, how microbiology and other clinical teams can support the implementation of AMS programs, training components required for staff, and processes to monitor antimicrobial use and prescribing.

Part Two uses a case-based approach to describe and illustrate the principles of AMS as it applies to a range of clinical scenarios, such as respiratory tract infection, surgical site infection and surgical prophylaxis.

The Western Pacific Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Online Educational Modules (WPAMS) are available by request and accessible through RedCAP. Please complete the below form to submit your request.