In the face of the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, it is essential to establish strong antimicrobial stewardship in clinical settings. The unnecessary use of antibiotics in clinical settings often results from communication breakdown between medical teams and allied health professionals. This disruption in patient-centered care makes it challenging to reduce the development of heightened antimicrobial resistance in clinical cases of patients with bacterial infections. In response to this challenge, the Departments of Clinical Laboratory Science and Physician Assistant at Howard University have collaborated to create an interdisciplinary learning module. This module is designed to effectively identify and treat infectious diseases according to antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) guidelines, using proactive communication, and draws on the knowledge and skill sets of the medical laboratory science and physician assistant disciplines. By utilizing interdisciplinary learning activities, future healthcare professionals will be better equipped to address the challenge of antimicrobial resistance.
