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Basics of Infection PreventionLaajuus (2 cr)

Course unit code: 7K00GH63

General information


Credits
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.

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