Infection ControlLaajuus (2 cr)

Objectives

The objective of the course is to develop aseptic skills and learn the basics of microbiology from the perspective of infection control and disease prevention. 
After completing the course, the student
• has a comprehensive understanding of the basics of infection prevention in various nursing environments in Finland
• knows the microbial groups that are essential to health and is able to apply this knowledge to maintain health and prevent illness
• is able to apply and evaluate the principles of aseptic work in different nursing environments and is able to justify their actions with evidence-based practice 
• knows the key vocabulary of infection control in Finnish

Content

• essential microbes in nursing, their routes and modes of transmission
• the role of microbes in the prevention of infections; principles of microbial reproduction
• aseptic work in different nursing environments in Finland
• the importance of personal and hand hygiene in aseptic working
• use of the precautions and different isolation measures in nursing care
• documentation of infection control in nursing 
• key infection control vocabulary in Finnish

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student
• knows the basic principles of infection prevention
• recognizes the microbial groups that are essential to health and knows how they spread
• can work according to aseptic principles without compromising patient safety 

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student
• has a structured understanding of the basics of infection prevention
• knows the main microbial groups relevant to health and understands the importance of their spread in maintaining health and preventing disease
• is able to work in accordance with the principles of aseptic work and justify his/her actions

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has a broad understanding of the principles of infection prevention in different care environments
• knows the microbial groups relevant to health and is able to apply his/her knowledge to maintain health and prevent disease
• can apply and evaluate the principles of aseptic working in different nursing settings and justify actions based on evidence-based nursing practice