Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

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 (course unit)

- essential microbes in nursing, their transmission vectors
- basic concepts of asepsis and microbiology
- 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
- different types of protection and using them properly
- use of the conventional precautions and different isolation measures in nursing care
- treatment-related infections and their prevention
- documentation of infection control in nursing

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

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) (course unit)

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) (course unit)

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.

Location and time

Spring 2023

Exam schedules

Exams will take place in the exam rooms.

Aseptics
- initial course exam: 1.3.-14.3.2023
- re-exam 1: 11.4.-19.4.2023
- re-exam 2: 15.5.-20.5.2023
70% correct = pass

Microbiology
- initial exam: week 10-11 (6.3-18.3.2023)
- re-exam 1: week 15-16
- re-exam 2: week 19
50% correct = pass

An opportunity to improve your course grade will be provided in conjunction with the second re-exam. This requires you to repeat both course exams (aseptics and microbiology). In addition, you will need to notify your teacher of your intent 2 weeks before the exam date.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course exam is completed in two parts: aseptics and microbiology.
To pass the microbiology exam, the student must get >50% correct.
To pass the aseptics exam, the students must get >70% correct.
The exams are graded on a scale of 0-5.

All assignments MUST BE completed by 14.3.2023 to successfully pass the course. Late submissions will not be accepted and will result in failure to complete the course.

Assignments are assessed on a scale of pass/fail. A pass grade requires the following:
- you must follow the task instructions
- you must submit your task by the due date. Late submissions will not be accepted and will result in failure to successfully complete the course.


The student should:
know the basics of infection control and prevention
recognize the most common microbes and the ways these are transmitted
have a good understanding of the aseptic working manner and principles of aseptics
be able to apply evidence-based knowledge in infection control

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Content: Aseptics and microbiology
Possible study and teaching methods include lectures, workshops, group work, independent study, virtual learning environment, a final written exam on both subjects

Microbiology: lectures are organized as considered best by the teacher.

Aseptics:
Contrary to the original plan, due to a good number of the 23TOKASA group being outside of Finland and in very different time zones, teaching will be done via zoom to enable equal access to lectures.

Learning materials

The recommended reading for this course includes the following as well as any material distributed by the teacher.

Aseptics:
Ross, Shona ; Furrows, Sarah. 2014. Rapid infection control nursing. Wiley Blackwell. E-book: https://andor.tuni.fi/permalink/358FIN_TAMPO/1j3mh4m/alma9910685347005973

Weston, Debbie, Burgess, Alison, Roberts, Sue, 2017. Infection prevention and control at a glance. John Wiley and Sons, Ltd 2017. E-book: https://andor.tuni.fi/permalink/358FIN_TAMPO/1j3mh4m/alma9911348291705973

Yoost, B.L. & Lynne, R. 2015. Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing: Active Learning for Collaborative Practice. Crawford Publisher. Chapter 22: Asepsis and infection control. E-book: https://andor.tuni.fi/permalink/358FIN_TAMPO/1j3mh4m/alma997438576905973

Microbiology:
Stuart Hogg, 2013. Essential Microbiology.(pages 3-4, 101-108, 243-245, 375-401, 421-424) e-book.
https://andor.tuni.fi/

Student workload

The course has two parts, aseptics and microbiology, 1 ECTS each.
The course includes contact teaching, group work, independent study for 2 ECTS in total 54 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

Aseptics 1cr
Microbiology 1cr

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

N/A

International connections

N/A

Further information

Please note that implantation plan is subject to change until the beginning of the course.

Late registrations will not be accepted.