Preventing and Managing Infections in Childcare and Pre-school FutureLearn

Overview

Microbes live everywhere, especially in childcare settings where children play together at close quarters. They come in all shapes and sizes – and not all are harmful.

On Preventing and Managing Infections in Childcare and Pre-school at British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy by FutureLearn , you’ll discover what germs are and how they spread, looking at simple ways of stopping infections spreading.

Key facts

• You’ll learn practical tips on keeping early years settings safe.

• You’ll reflect on the importance of antibiotics and identify what antibiotic resistance is and how we can prevent it, exploring the ways you can protect children from infectious diseases – including proper use of antibiotics and vaccinations.