INFECTION CONTROL AND STERILIZATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SMP216	INFECTION CONTROL AND STERILIZATION	3	3	3	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer MERVE MERCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to teach the epidemiology of infectious diseases and general epidemiological principles in infectious diseases.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Infectious diseases epidemiology and general epidemiological principles in infectious diseases, Causes of infectious diseases, Microorganisms and virulence factors, Host defense mechanisms, Methods of fighting against infectious diseases, Nosocomial infections and prevention from nosocomial infections, Health personnel and hand washing, Upper respiratory tract infections, Pneumonias, Acute Diarrhea, Urinary tract infections, Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GGBHS) infections, Pulmonary and extrapulmonary organ tuberculosis, Viral hepatitis Sexually transmitted diseases, Acquiredimmunodeficiencysyndrome (AIDS) and prevention, Infectious complications of blood and blood product transfusion, Blood-borne infections and health personnel

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Understanding the epidemiology of infectious diseases
Explain the general epidemiological principles of infectious diseases.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Course Description: Introduction, Purpose and Learning Objectives	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
2	-	Infectious diseases epidemiology and general epidemiological principles in infectious diseases	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
3	-	Causes, signs and symptoms of infectious diseases	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
4	-	Microorganisms and virulence factors Host defense mechanisms, personal protection methods	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
5	-	Methods of fighting infectious diseases	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
6	-	Respiratory transmitted diseases	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
7	-	Diseases transmitted through blood and blood products	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Fecal-Orally transmitted diseases	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
10	-	Sexually transmitted diseases Acquiredimmunodeficiencysyndrome (AIDS) and prevention	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
11	-	Surgical site infections	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
12	-	Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GGBHS) infections Pulmonary and extrapulmonary organ tuberculosis	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
13	-	Acute diarrhea	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
14	-	Urinary tract infections	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
15	-	Infectious diseases transmitted by contact	Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Dezenfeksiyon, Antisepsi, Sterilizasyon Derneği (DAS) kongre kitapları (DAS.org.tr)
Prof Dr Kadriye KART YAŞAR(ed), Sağlık Bilimlerinde Enfeksiyon Hastalıkları ve Sterilizasyon Dezenfeksiyon, Ankara nobel tıp kitabevleri, 2020
Enfeksiyon Kontrol Hemşireliği, Sevil Yeşim CANTURAN,Nobel tıp kitabevleri, 2019

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
Mid-Term Exam	1	40		Optical (Test) Exam
Homework Assessment	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	5	200

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Child Development in related fields also have knowledge of regulations and procedures to be.
2	Preschool special education on the topics of education and comprehension skills required to win.
3	Explains the developmental periods, psychological, cognitive and social development processes of normally developing children and children with special needs.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	About child development and education requirements of their profession may realize.
2	Child development and learning methods and techniques on the training can be explained.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies potential problems related to child development and plans the necessary research for these problems.
2	Critically evaluates the programs implemented in pre-school education institutions.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Implements educational programs and activities that support the development of preschool children.
2	Plans and implements an appropriate education program for children aged 0-6, taking into account the developmental characteristics of children in pre-school and special education.
3	Knows childhood diseases and provides first aid in situations requiring emergency intervention.
4	Have the ability to communicate effectively with children.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Takes joint and individual responsibilities in interdisciplinary studies on Child Development.
2	Uses knowledge, skills and competencies in the field of child development with a professional approach, in light of ethical principles and in accordance with legal frameworks.
3	He/she carries out a given task independently, using his/her basic knowledge about child development.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develops an attitude and attitude that is open to learning regarding lifelong personal and professional development.
2	Evaluates the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of child development with a critical approach.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/she shares his/her thoughts and solution suggestions regarding the problems with experts and non-experts on the subjects related to his/her field.
2	Informs relevant individuals and institutions by using the basic knowledge and skills he/she has on issues related to child development; conveys his/her thoughts and solution suggestions for problems in written and verbal form.
3	He/she is sensitive to the events on the agenda of society and the world in his/her field and follows the developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop creative thinking skills.
2	Ability to work in collaboration with other disciplines has the experience.
3	External appearance, demeanor, attitude and behavior exemplifies the community.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	2	2
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	32	0	76