•   Infection Control 7Q00FK88-3006 27.01.2022-24.02.2022  2 cr  (22NURFIL) +-
    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)

    Essi Huhtinen

    Recommended or required reading

    Please review the following recommended reading in addition to materials distributed by the teacher.

    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

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Aseptics and microbiology
    Possible study and teaching methods include: lectures, workshops, group work, independent study, virtual learning environment, final written exam on both subjects
    The orientation lecture is mandatory.

    Assessment methods and criteria

    The written exam is completed in 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

    27.01.2022 - 24.02.2022

    Registration

    02.12.2021 - 28.02.2022

    Credits

    2 cr

    Group(s)

    22NURFIL

    Teacher(s)

    Essi Huhtinen, 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

    Exam schedule

    Exam in the exam terrarium between 21.2.-13.3.2022
    Re-takes will be arranged for the exam terrarium as follows:
    re-take 1: 1.4. -15.4.2022
    re-take 2: 2.5.-14.5.2022

    Students use of time and load

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

    Content periodicity

    Aseptics 1cr
    Microbiology 1cr