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Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs Chat (#ASPChat)
A real-time Twitter Chat promotes appropriate antibiotic use and stewardship in practice. Chats are open to all and run on the third Thursday of each…
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Community Antimicrobial Stewardship Continuing Education
A free, self-directed online course providing community-based practitioners with the latest evidence and treatment guidelines for use of antibiotics in primary care. Certified for 3.5 Mainpro+ credits.
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Bugs & Drugs – A Guide to Therapy
This comprehensive guide to antimicrobial therapy and aid to wiser antibiotic use in front-line practice is available as a mobile app for both Android and iPhone.
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Infographics for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Primary Care
Infographics on strategies to reduce antibiotic overuse in primary care from Public Health Ontario.
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Antimicrobial Stewardship Essentials
Practical, evidence-based information on how to promote antimicrobial stewardship in a range of healthcare settings, from Public Health Ontario.
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Viral Prescription Pads
To be used with patients who have a suspected viral infection, this time-saving educational tool provides information about symptomatic relief and indicates when to consider…
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Symptom-Free Pee: Let It Be
Help stop inappropriate antibiotic use for asymptomatic bacteriuria in long-term care residents and elderly patients in acute care. Download bilingual resources, freely available for use in your…
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Rethink Antibiotic Prescribing
Pharmacy5in5 is an online learning platform designed by pharmacists, popular for its innovative digital tools. Registration is open to pharmacy professionals in Canada. Check out their…
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The Cold Standard toolkit
The fifth edition of Choosing Wisely Canada’s The Cold Standard toolkit has been released for managing respiratory tract infections in primary care. Includes multi-lingual posters.