VSHS102 Nosocomial Infection and PreventionInstitutional InformationDegree Programs Pharmacy ServicesInformation For Students
Pharmacy Services
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

General Introduction Information of the Course

Course Code: VSHS102
Ders İsmi: Nosocomial Infection and Prevention
Ders Yarıyılı: Spring
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 3
Language of instruction: TR
Ders Koşulu:
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. Elmas Pınar KAHRAMAN
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objectives and Content

Course Objectives: Ensuring the development of knowledge and skills on infection control and prevention in health services by internalising the epidemiology, transmission routes and prevention strategies of infectious diseases
Course Content: Introduction to epidemiology and infectious diseases, Infection chain (infection agent, source of infection, exit gate, transmission routes, entry gate and spread to the body), Nasocomial infections-I (definitions, types of nasocomial infections), Nasocomial infections -II (types of nasocomial infections-continuation), Surgical site infections Microorganisms that are common in the hospital and cause infections, Transmission routes and prevention of infectious diseases, The place of health workers in hospital infections, risks, infection control committee and isolation precautions, Asepsis, antisepsis, decontamination, disinfection and sterilisation, Notifiable diseases

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Ability to understand the basic concepts by defining the epidemiology of infectious diseases
2) Ability to explain the role of health workers in infection control and isolation measures
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Ability to comprehend the mechanisms of spread of infections by explaining the components of the infection chain
2) Ability to apply strategies for the prevention of surgical site infections
3) Ability to apply asepsis, antisepsis and disinfection methods safely
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Ability to co-operate and take responsibility for infection control by establishing effective communication within the team
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Competence to evaluate the risks in the hospital environment by defining the types of nosocomial infections
2) Ability to comply with relevant legal regulations by defining notifiable diseases
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Course Weekly Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course, Introduction, Discussion of the Weekly Course Plan Instructor lecture notes
2) Asepsis and Antisepsis Instructor lecture notes
3) Sterilization, Disinfection, Decontamination Instructor lecture notes
4) Sterilization, Disinfection, Decontamination Instructor lecture notes
5) Infection and Stages Instructor lecture notes
6) Isolation Precautions Instructor lecture notes
7) Healthcare-Associated Infections Instructor lecture notes
8) Midterm week
9) Infection Risks of Healthcare Workers Instructor lecture notes
10) Transmission Routes of Infectious Diseases and Protection Instructor lecture notes
11) Transmission Routes of Infectious Diseases and Protection Instructor lecture notes
12) Immunity-1 Instructor lecture notes
13) Immunity-2 Instructor lecture notes
14) Notifiable Diseases Instructor lecture notes
15) General Overview Instructor lecture notes
16) Final Exam Week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim üyesi ders notları
References: DOĞANAY Mehmet, Serhat ÜNAL, Hastane Enfeksiyonları Derneği, Yayın
No:1, Bilimsel Tıp Yayınevi, Ankara, 2003.
GÖZÜN Nezaket, Fatma ZARARCI ÇEVİK, Bulaşıcı Hastalıklar ve Bakımı,
Atlas Sağlık Yayınları, Ankara. 2015.
GÖRAK Gülay, Sevim SAVAŞER, Epidemiyolojiye Giriş ve Enfeksiyon
Hastalıkları, 1. Baskı, Anadolu Üniversitesi Açık Öğretim Fakültesi Yayınları,
Eskişehir, 1996.
TÜRKYILMAZ Rüçhan, Başak DOKUZOĞUZ, Figen ÇOKÇA, Sabiha
AKDENİZ, Hastane Enfeksiyonları Kontrolü El Kitabı, Hastane
Enfeksiyonları Derneği Yayını, No:2, Bilimsel Tıp Yayınevi.

Relationship Between Course and Program Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Know professional terminology.
2) Take a part in the supply, storage and presentation of prescription and non-prescription drugs, medical products, cosmetic preparations, medical supplies and other health-related products under the responsibility of the pharmacist.
3) Know and can benefit from professional reference books such as codex, pharmacopoeia and formulary in order to provide complete health care.
4) Able to complete prescription reading, preparation and presentation.
5) Establish effective and healthy communication with colleagues, patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals by considering professional and ethical values in the field.
6) Knows the toxic medicines which to be kept separate, and how these cabinets are arranged.
7) Knows the order of drugs on the shelves in pharmacies (such as alphabetical order, pharmacological order) and, the layout of drugs and other products.
8) Knows the relations of pharmacies with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance and Social Security Institution and ensures the necessary procedures according to these rules.
9) Knows computer usage, recipe entry systems and computer-assisted applications.
10) Knows the precautions related to drugs that are approaching the end of their expiry date by checking the stock and expiration date of drugs and medical supplies.
11) Learn how to work together, gain the tendency to take responsibilities and duties as a team member.
12) Gain awareness of lifelong learning and manage personal and social learning.
13) Knows the drugs that need to be written on special prescriptions (purple, orange, red and green prescriptions) and the procedures related to these prescriptions.
14) Knows the drugs, medical equipment and antidotes used in emergency situations.
15) Can prepare magistral preparation.
16) Gain communication competence in English at least A2 level in line with the European Language Framework (Communication competence in English is at least B1 level in programs where medium of instruction is English).

Relationship Between Course and Learning Outcome

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Know professional terminology. 4
2) Take a part in the supply, storage and presentation of prescription and non-prescription drugs, medical products, cosmetic preparations, medical supplies and other health-related products under the responsibility of the pharmacist. 1
3) Know and can benefit from professional reference books such as codex, pharmacopoeia and formulary in order to provide complete health care. 1
4) Able to complete prescription reading, preparation and presentation. 1
5) Establish effective and healthy communication with colleagues, patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals by considering professional and ethical values in the field. 3
6) Knows the toxic medicines which to be kept separate, and how these cabinets are arranged. 1
7) Knows the order of drugs on the shelves in pharmacies (such as alphabetical order, pharmacological order) and, the layout of drugs and other products. 1
8) Knows the relations of pharmacies with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance and Social Security Institution and ensures the necessary procedures according to these rules. 1
9) Knows computer usage, recipe entry systems and computer-assisted applications. 1
10) Knows the precautions related to drugs that are approaching the end of their expiry date by checking the stock and expiration date of drugs and medical supplies. 1
11) Learn how to work together, gain the tendency to take responsibilities and duties as a team member. 2
12) Gain awareness of lifelong learning and manage personal and social learning. 3
13) Knows the drugs that need to be written on special prescriptions (purple, orange, red and green prescriptions) and the procedures related to these prescriptions. 1
14) Knows the drugs, medical equipment and antidotes used in emergency situations. 1
15) Can prepare magistral preparation. 1
16) Gain communication competence in English at least A2 level in line with the European Language Framework (Communication competence in English is at least B1 level in programs where medium of instruction is English). 1

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Akran Değerlendirmesi
Anlatım
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Course
Okuma
Soru cevap/ Tartışma
Örnek olay çalışması

Assessment and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 50
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 15 3 45
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 75