Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements:

• Background
  • Definition, causes, risk factors, prevalence, complications and prognosis.
• Diagnosis
  • When to suspect MRSA, how to assess someone with suspected MRSA, including differential diagnoses.
• Management
  • How to manage MRSA, what advice to give people with MRSA, and when to refer to secondary care.
• Optional quiz to assess learning goals from the course
• Audit suggestions
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• How to recognise risk factors for meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
• How to diagnose MRSA.
• How to manage MRSA infection.
• When to arrange urgent assessment in secondary care.
• What self-care advice to give people with MRSA about infection control.
• What steps to take to reduce the risk of transmission of MRSA.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered