Overview

Antimicrobial Stewardship Fellowship Program Certification & Training 

FADIC Certified Program • 12 Months • 100% Online • Global Recognition

Program Overview

• Become a certified Antimicrobial Stewardship expert with FADIC’s comprehensive online fellowship program. Join healthcare professionals worldwide in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through evidence-based interventions and strategic implementation.
• This antimicrobial stewardship certification program provides dedicated training in AMS implementation across acute care, long-term care, and ambulatory settings, preparing you to become an antibiotic stewardship champion in your healthcare organisation.

What is Antimicrobial Stewardship?

• Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is an organizational approach to promoting and monitoring judicious use of antimicrobials to preserve their future effectiveness. Our antimicrobial stewardship program prepares healthcare professionals to tackle the global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis through evidence-based interventions and strategic implementation.
• By 2050, AMR is projected to cause 10 million deaths annually – more than cancer. Since Sir Alexander Fleming’s 1940 discovery of penicillin resistance, the challenge has only intensified. This antibiotic stewardship certification equips you with the expertise to combat this global health crisis.

Comprehensive Antimicrobial Stewardship Training

Antimicrobial Stewardship Certification

• Earn your globally recognized antimicrobial stewardship certification through FADIC’s comprehensive fellowship program. This antibiotic stewardship certification validates your expertise in AMS strategies, implementation, metrics, and outcome measurement across all healthcare settings.

Training for Pharmacists & Healthcare Professionals

• Specialized antimicrobial stewardship training for pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and all healthcare providers. Master antimicrobial stewardship programs across acute care, long-term care, and ambulatory settings with practical, evidence-based approaches.

Comprehensive AMS Certificate Course

• Our antimicrobial stewardship certificate course covers pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, microbiology, and practical implementation of antibiotic stewardship interventions in real-world healthcare settings. Learn from global AMS experts with 150+ publications.

Online Antibiotic Stewardship Program

• Complete this antibiotic stewardship program entirely online with mentor support, live workshops, and hands-on projects. Our antimicrobial stewardship course offers flexible learning designed for working healthcare professionals committed to antimicrobial stewardship excellence.

Why Choose FADIC’s AMS Fellowship?

Expert Mentorship & Support

• Personal mentor throughout your journey
• Weekly guidance and workshop sessions
• Direct access to global AMS experts
• Detailed reviewer feedback on all projects

Practical Implementation Training

• Real-world antimicrobial stewardship scenarios and case studies
• Develop AMS programs for your specific institution
• Create sustainability and strategic plans
• Master metrics, dashboards, and outcome measurement

Global Recognition & Accreditation

• Internationally recognized AMS certification
• CDC partnership commitment to tackle AMR
• WHO-aligned antimicrobial stewardship training
• Network with AMS professionals across 55+ countries

Comprehensive Learning Resources

• Free Pocket Guide for Antibiotic Pharmacotherapy book
• Downloadable course handouts and presentations
• Antibiotic Cards and reference materials
• 24-month access to all content and updates

Multi-Setting AMS Training

• Acute care antimicrobial stewardship programs
• Long-term care (LTC) AMS implementation
• Ambulatory care antibiotic stewardship strategies
• OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy)

Research & Publication Excellence

• AMS research methodology and design training
• Publication preparation and manuscript development
• Data analysis, interpretation, and visualization
• AMR action plan development and implementation

Fellowship Curriculum: 9 Comprehensive Modules

Master antimicrobial stewardship from foundational science to advanced implementation strategies through our structured 12-month antibiotic stewardship course.

Duration: 2 Months

Build a strong foundation in antimicrobial pharmacology, microbiology, and global AMS frameworks. Master pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics optimization, understand resistance mechanisms, and learn behavioral science approaches to prescriber decision-making.

Core Topics

• Global AMR crisis and WHO/CDC AMS frameworks
• Comprehensive bacteriology and multi-drug resistant organisms
• Antimicrobial pharmacology: Beta-lactams, glycopeptides, fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides, and novel agents
• Pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics principles and therapeutic drug monitoring
• Behavioral science and prescriber psychology
• Health economics and AMS business case development

Duration: 2 Months

Apply evidence-based guidelines across all major infectious syndromes. Master empirical therapy selection, de-escalation strategies, and antimicrobial optimization organized by organ system and clinical syndrome.

Core Topics

• Respiratory infections: Upper/lower RTI, CAP, HAP/VAP
• Urinary tract infections: Cystitis, pyelonephritis, catheter-associated UTI
• Skin and soft tissue infections: Cellulitis, necrotizing fasciitis, diabetic foot infections
• Intra-abdominal infections and peritonitis
• Bloodstream infections and catheter-related BSI
• Central nervous system infections: Meningitis and encephalitis
• Bone and joint infections: Osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, prosthetic joint infections
• Sepsis and septic shock management
• Surgical prophylaxis and surgical site infection prevention
• Clostridioides difficile infection: Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

Duration: 1.5 Months

Expand stewardship expertise beyond antibacterials. Master antifungal pharmacology, invasive fungal infection management, and comprehensive antiviral stewardship including influenza, herpes viruses, and COVID-19 therapeutics.

Core Topics

• Antifungal pharmacology: Polyenes, azoles, echinocandins
• Invasive candidiasis and candidemia management
• Aspergillosis and invasive mold infections
• Antifungal prophylaxis in high-risk populations
• Influenza antiviral stewardship and pandemic preparedness
• Herpes virus antivirals: HSV, VZV, and CMV management
• COVID-19 therapeutics: Remdesivir, Paxlovid, and monoclonal antibodies
• Diagnostic stewardship: Biomarkers and molecular diagnostics

Duration: 2 Months

Implement proven AMS interventions in hospital settings. Build effective stewardship teams, leverage technology, develop policies, and establish comprehensive outcome measurement systems.

Core Topics

• Core AMS interventions: Prospective audit & feedback, formulary restriction, preauthorization
• Antimicrobial time-out and IV to oral conversion programs
• Hospital antibiogram development and interpretation
• EHR optimization and clinical decision support systems
• Building multidisciplinary AMS teams and committees
• Communication skills and stakeholder engagement
• Outcome measurement: Clinical, economic, and resistance outcomes
• Policy development and guideline writing
• Integration with infection prevention and control

Duration: 1.5 Months

Adapt AMS principles across the entire continuum of care. Master stewardship strategies for pediatric, geriatric, immunocompromised, and critically ill populations with specialized considerations for each setting.

Core Topics

• Pediatric antimicrobial stewardship: Age-specific dosing, NICU/PICU considerations
• Geriatric AMS and long-term care: PK/PD in older adults, nursing home stewardship
• Immunocompromised patients: Oncology, transplant, HIV populations
• Critical care AMS: Septic shock, augmented renal clearance, CRRT dosing
• Polypharmacy management and drug interactions

Duration: 1 Month

Extend AMS beyond hospital walls. Develop community stewardship programs, implement outpatient intervention strategies, and engage patients as partners in antimicrobial stewardship.

Core Topics

• Ambulatory AMS program development and business planning
• Common outpatient infections: URTIs, UTIs, skin infections
• Patient education and shared decision-making
• Dental antimicrobial stewardship
• Telehealth and remote stewardship strategies
• One Health approach: Veterinary and agricultural stewardship

Duration: 1 Month

Design safe and effective home IV antimicrobial therapy programs. Master patient selection, technology options, safety monitoring, and quality improvement for OPAT services.

Core Topics

• OPAT clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness
• Patient selection criteria and risk stratification
• Infusion devices: Elastomeric pumps, gravity devices, electronic infusion
• Safety protocols and adverse event monitoring
• Telemedicine integration and remote monitoring
• Quality indicators and outcome assessment
• OPAT policy and procedure development

Duration: 1.5 Months

Develop research skills, leverage data analytics, and ensure long-term program sustainability. Master implementation science frameworks, quality improvement methodologies, and advanced analytics including machine learning applications.

Core Topics

• Research methodology and study design
• Data collection, analysis, and statistical interpretation
• Data analytics and machine learning applications in AMS
• Implementation science frameworks: RE-AIM, CFIR, TDF
• Quality improvement methodologies: PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma
• Program evaluation and sustainability planning
• Manuscript preparation and peer review
• National AMR action plan development

Duration: 1.5 Months (10 Weeks)

Apply everything you’ve learned in a real-world AMS program design. Conduct institutional needs assessment, design evidence-based interventions, develop implementation strategies, and present a comprehensive proposal ready for immediate deployment in your healthcare setting.

Project Phases

• Phase 1 (Weeks 1-2): Institutional needs assessment, antimicrobial use analysis, SWOT analysis, stakeholder mapping
• Phase 2 (Weeks 3-4): AMS program design with SMART goals, intervention selection, governance structure, budget development
• Phase 3 (Weeks 5-6): Develop 2+ core interventions with clinical pathways, audit tools, metrics dashboard
• Phase 4 (Weeks 7-8): Implementation roadmap, change management strategy, sustainability plan, 3-year strategic vision
• Phase 5 (Weeks 9-10): Final comprehensive proposal (20-30 pages), executive presentation, Q&A defense

Capstone Deliverables

• Complete AMS program proposal document ready for institutional approval
• Implementation toolkit: Guidelines, forms, audit tools, patient education materials
• Interactive metrics dashboard for outcome tracking
• Executive presentation deck for leadership buy-in
• Conference-ready poster for SHEA, IDSA, or ASHP presentation

Who Should Enroll?

This antibiotic stewardship certification program is designed for all healthcare professionals committed to combating antimicrobial resistance:

Healthcare Professionals

• Pharmacists: Clinical and hospital pharmacists seeking antimicrobial stewardship training and AMS certification to lead institutional programs
• Physicians: Doctors and practitioners wanting to champion antimicrobial stewardship programs and optimize prescribing in their institutions
• Nurses: Nursing professionals committed to antibiotic stewardship, infection prevention excellence, and patient safety initiatives
• Microbiologists: Laboratory professionals supporting antimicrobial stewardship with diagnostic stewardship, antibiogram development, and rapid diagnostics
• Hospital Administrators: Healthcare leaders implementing institutional antimicrobial stewardship programmes and quality improvement initiatives
• Researchers: Academic and clinical researchers focusing on antimicrobial resistance, stewardship solutions, and implementation science

Your Certification Benefits

Global Recognition

Receive internationally recognized antimicrobial stewardship certification validating your expertise in AMS implementation, measurement, and research across all healthcare settings. Join a global community of certified AMS champions making measurable impact on patient outcomes and antimicrobial resistance.

Career Advancement

Position yourself as an AMS champion and institutional leader. Qualify for antimicrobial stewardship coordinator roles, consultant positions, and leadership opportunities in healthcare organizations worldwide. Demonstrate expertise that employers actively seek.

Professional Network

Join a global community of antimicrobial stewardship professionals spanning 55+ countries. Collaborate internationally, share best practices through the FADIC platform, and contribute to the global fight against antimicrobial resistance through knowledge exchange and research partnerships.

Implementation Expertise

Gain practical skills to design, implement, and sustain effective antimicrobial stewardship programs in acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, and ambulatory settings. Master metrics, dashboards, policy development, and multidisciplinary team leadership.

Research Capabilities

Develop competencies in AMS research methodology, study design, data analysis, outcome measurement, and academic publication in antimicrobial stewardship and resistance. Prepare manuscripts, conduct systematic reviews, and contribute to the evidence base.

Patient Impact

Make a measurable difference in patient outcomes through optimized antimicrobial use, reduced resistance rates, decreased healthcare-associated infections, improved clinical outcomes, and enhanced patient safety in your healthcare setting. Transform care delivery through evidence-based stewardship.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between antimicrobial stewardship and antibiotic stewardship?

• Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is a broader term encompassing all antimicrobials including antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and antiparasitics. Antibiotic stewardship specifically focuses on bacterial antimicrobials. Our fellowship covers comprehensive antimicrobial stewardship including dedicated modules on both antibiotic and antifungal stewardship, preparing you for leadership across all antimicrobial classes.

How long does the antimicrobial stewardship fellowship program take?

• The fellowship is a 12-month comprehensive program with 8 core modules. You receive 24 months of access to all materials, allowing flexibility to complete the program at your own pace while balancing professional and personal commitments. Most fellows complete it within 12-18 months.

Is this antimicrobial stewardship training entirely online?

• Yes, this is a 100% online antimicrobial stewardship course. All training is delivered through our platform with 2-3 hours of lessons per week (English slides with Arabic speaking option), weekly 60-minute workshops, dedicated mentor support, and comprehensive project reviews—all accessible from anywhere in the world.

Will I receive an antimicrobial stewardship certification upon completion?

• Yes, upon successful completion of all modules, projects, and assessments, you will receive the FADIC Antimicrobial Stewardship Fellowship Certificate—a globally recognized credential demonstrating your expertise in antimicrobial stewardship program implementation, measurement, research, and management across all healthcare settings.

What antimicrobial stewardship strategies will I learn?

• You’ll master evidence-based AMS strategies including prospective audit and feedback, formulary restriction and preauthorization, dose optimization, antimicrobial time-outs, IV to oral conversion protocols, antibiotic cycling strategies, clinical pathways and order sets, rapid diagnostics integration, antibiogram development and use, and comprehensive antimicrobial stewardship committee development and governance structures.

Does the program include antimicrobial stewardship training for pharmacists specifically?

• While designed for all healthcare professionals, the program includes specialized content highly relevant to pharmacists including comprehensive antimicrobial pharmacotherapy, medication therapy management, clinical pharmacy interventions, prospective audit techniques, and the pharmacist’s critical leadership role in antimicrobial stewardship programs across acute care, LTC, and ambulatory settings.

How does this prepare me to implement an antimicrobial stewardship program?

• The fellowship provides practical implementation training including building multidisciplinary AMS teams, developing institutional policies and guidelines, creating metrics and dashboards, conducting effective multidisciplinary rounds, establishing antimicrobial stewardship committees, engaging stakeholders at all levels, securing administrative support, and developing sustainable strategic plans tailored to your specific healthcare setting’s needs and resources.

What support do I receive during the antimicrobial stewardship course?

• Every fellow receives dedicated mentor support throughout the program with weekly guidance sessions, detailed project review and feedback, direct access to global AMS experts with 150+ publications, peer collaboration opportunities, and continuous support through the FADIC learning platform. You’ll never learn alone—our comprehensive mentorship system ensures your success in becoming an antimicrobial stewardship champion.

Application Process & Enrollment

Ready to join the global fight against antimicrobial resistance? Apply for the FADIC Antimicrobial Stewardship Fellowship Program today.

Application Requirements

• Letter of interest explaining your motivation for AMS fellowship
• Current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
• One letter of recommendation from a supervisor or colleague

How to Apply

• Send your application materials electronically to: Info@FADIC.net
• Email: Info@FADIC.net
• Phone: +44 07393530357
• Website: www.fadic.net

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