Antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections continue to impose a severe burden on healthcare systems worldwide. While evidence-based guidelines for infection prevention and control (IPC) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) are widely recognised, bridging the gap between guidance and routine clinical implementation remains a hurdle for many hospitals.

To address this challenge, the REVERSE consortium and partners are developing a new Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) titled: Implementing IPC and AMS in Hospitals.

Set to launch on Coursera in late 2026, this open-access training programme is tailored specifically for healthcare professionals, hospital administrators, and clinical researchers aiming to strengthen local practices.

Science-Driven and Context-Tailored Learning

Led by international experts - including Prof. Dr. Walter Zinng, Dr. Ashlesha Sonpar, Dr. Valerie Goldstein, Dr. Elena Carrara, and Prof. Lauren Clack - the course provides a flexible, modular pathway through the key pillars of infection prevention and control, antimicrobial stewardship, and implementation science:

• Evidence-based IPC and AMS: comprehensive modules dedicated to core strategies, including hand hygiene, active surveillance, cohorting, environmental safety, guideline development, and audit-feedback systems. 
• Integration with Online Serious Game: module lessons in IPC are linked directly to scenarios in the REVERSE Online Serious Game - Fight the Resistance - allowing learners to test decision-making in realistic, simulated clinical settings. 
• Implementation science in practice: grounded in work led by implementation research specialists, the final module equips participants with practical frameworks to evalutate local contextual drivers, engage multudisciplinary teams, and execute sustainable operational change. 

Designed for Global Impact

Presented and subtitled in English, the MOOC targets clinicians, infectious disease specialists, IPC nurses, microbiologists, and hosital epidemiologists operating in both high- and low-middle income countries (LMICs). The curriculum consists of four modules comprising short video lectures, curated reading materials, and module assessments. Upon completion, participants will walk away with a concrete, actionable plan to enahnce IPC and/or AMS workflows withing their own healthcare institutions. 

Next Steps and Availability

L-R: Dr. Valerie Goldstein, Prof. Lauren Clack, Prof. Dr. Walter Zingg, and Dr. Elena Carrara

Course production is currently underway, with the official launch anticipated for September 2026. Once live, the course will run over a three-year window on Coursera. 

Direct enrollment links will be made available on the main website closer to launch. In the meantime, clinical professionals and academic partners are invited to subscribe to the project quarterly newsletter for upcoming release announcements.