Basics of Infection PreventionLaajuus (2 cr)

Objectives

The goal of the course is to develop aseptic skills and learn the basics of microbiology from the perspective of infection prevention.

After completing the course, 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.

Content

• Essential microbes in nursing, their transmission vectors
• 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
• Use of the conventional precautions and different isolation measures in nursing care
• Documentation of infection control in nursing

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.