•   Infection Control (not translated) 7Q00FK88-3001 31.08.2021-17.10.2021  2 cr  (21NURSE) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course unit
    The Student
    - understands comprehensively the basics of infection prevention in various nursing environments
    - knows the microbial groups that are essential to health and is able to apply knowledge in maintaining health and preventing illness
    - is able to apply and evaluate the principles of aseptic work in different nursing environments and is able to justify the activity with evidence-based practice
    Course contents
    - essential microbes in nursing, their transmission vectors
    - basic concepts of asepsis and microbiology
    - the role of microbes in the prevention of infections and the growth of microbes
    - aseptic work in different nursing environments
    - the importance of personal and hand hygiene in aseptic working
    - different types of protection and using them properly
    - use of the conventional precautions and different isolation measures in nursing care
    - treatment-related infections and their prevention
    - documentation of infection control in nursing
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory

    The student

    - knows the basics of infection prevention

    - recognizes the microbial groups that are essential for health and knows the basics of their spreading

    - is able to work according to aseptic principles without endangering patient safety.

    Good

    The student

    - has a structured picture of the basics of infection prevention

    - knows the microbial groups that are essential for health and understands the importance of their spreading in maintaining health and preventing illness

    - is able to work according to aseptic principals and justify their activities

    Excellent

    The student

    - understands comprehensively the basics of infection prevention in various nursing environments

    - knows the microbial groups that are essential to health and is able to apply knowledge in maintaining health and preventing illness

    - is able to apply and evaluate the principles of aseptic work in different nursing environments and is able to justify the activity with evidence-based practice.


    Name of lecturer(s)

    Sanna Laiho

    Recommended or required reading

    Aseptics:
    Ross, Shona ; Furrows, Sarah. 2014. Rapid infection control nursing. Wiley Blackwell. e-book https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/
    Weston, Debbie, Burgess, Alison, Roberts, Sue, 2017. Infection prevention and control at a glance. John Wiley and Sons, Ltd 2017. E-book Central.
    McCann.2014.Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.e-book.Part 1: Common Principles Underlying Medical and Surgical Nursing Practice,
    Wilson, Jennie. 2009. Infection Control in Clinical Practice. Elservier Limited.
    Yoost, B.L. & Lynne, R. 2015. Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing : Active Learning for Collaborative Practice. Crawford Publisher. Chapter 22: Asepsis and infection control. e-book.
    Microbiology:
    Stuart Hogg, 2013. Essential Microbiology.(pages 3-4, 101-108, 243-245, 375-401, 421-424)
    Murray, Patrick R. kirjoittaja. Rosenthal, Ken S., kirjoittaja.; Pfaller, Michael A.
    2016. Medical microbiology. e-book
    Material in moodle:
    7Q00FK88-3001 Infection Control. Key: IF2021

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Aseptics and microbiology
    Possible study and teaching methods: lectures, workshops, group work, independent study, virtual learning environment, final written exam on both subjects
    Orientation lecture to the course is mandatory, aseptics

    Assessment methods and criteria

    The written exam has two parts: aseptics and microbiology. To pass the exam the student should successfully have answered 70% of the answers correctly (each exam). The exams will be graded 0-5.
    The student should:
    know the basics of infection control and prevention
    recognise most common microbes and ways of spreading
    have good understanding of aseptic working manners and principles of aseptics
    knows how to use evidence-based knowledge in infection control in nursing

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    31.08.2021 - 17.10.2021

    Registration

    01.08.2021 - 30.08.2021

    Credits

    2 cr

    Group(s)

    21NURSE

    Teacher(s)

    Bishoy Awadalla, Sanna Laiho, Kaisa Rajakylä

    Further information for students

    Contents of the course:
    - the most common/essential microbes and the ways of transmission and spreading
    - basic concepts of the aseptic working
    - aseptic working manner:
    - personal hygiene in health care environment
    - hand hygiene in health care environment
    - protective equipment and clothing
    - the most common precautions in infection control
    - isolation protocols
    - hospital acquired infections
    - prevention of the hospital acquired infections

    Unit, in charge

    Nursing

    Degree programme(s)

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing

    Office

    TAMK Main Campus

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Completion alternatives

    None

    Exam schedule

    Written exam from both subjects, 1st exam will be informed in the orientation lecture.
    Microbiology exam open: 25.10. – 31.10.2021

    Retakes:
    Two retake possibilities during the same semester, in the Exam "terrarium". Dates to be given during the orientation lecture, most likely 1st retake 3 weeks after the exam, and 2nd retake three weeks from the first.

    Microbiology retakes open:
    1. 22.11. – 28.11.2021
    2. 13.12 – 17.12.2021

    Students use of time and load

    The course has two parts, aseptics and microbiology, 1 ECTS each.
    Includes contact teaching, group work, independent study, for 2 ECTS in total 54 hours of student's work.
    Orientation lectures are mandatory.