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| Unit | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| NURSING PR. | |
| Code | HML220 |
| Name | Infectious Diseases Nursing and Epidemiology |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FERİT KUŞCU |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. FERİT KUŞCU
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to acquaint the aimed nurse candidates with knowledge and ability to recognize, control and manage infectious diseases based on epidemiological and clinical knowledge and to understand the importance of managing these diseases in nursing profession.
Course Content
Introduction to infectious diseases, infectious disease agents, infectious disease, clinical features of infectious diseases, findings-indication, control, protection, hand hygiene, immunization, epidemiology of infectious diseases, airborne, water and food, via skin and mucosa, , Blood and blood products and zoonotic infections, hospital infections and management, risk groups in infectious diseases, infectious diseases in international health, data sources and internet use
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Must be able to classify the causative agents |
| LO02 | Be able to define the infection chain |
| LO03 | Be able to count the symptoms of infectious diseases with clinical features |
| LO04 | Be able to explain the importance of immunization and be able to order the immunization program in our country |
| LO05 | Be able to define epidemiology, to be able to count, calculate and interpret epidemiological measures and basic health indicators |
| LO06 | Be able to classify infectious diseases epidemiologically and to mention nursing approaches |
| LO07 | Be able to count risk groups in infectious diseases |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Knows the structure and functions of the cells, tissues, organs and systems that make up the human body and the relations of these systems with each other. Explains the structure and physiological functions of healthy and sick individuals, defines deviations from health, plans appropriate nursing interventions. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Knows the factors that may affect the nursing care practices of the individual, family and community health and-or disease situations in accordance with basic human needs | 3 |
| PLO03 | - | Knows the concepts and theories that constitute the basis of nursing care, plans and evaluates appropriate nursing intervention in health protection and development by using effective communication techniques. | 3 |
| PLO04 | - | Evaluates the developments related to nursing by using scientific methods. Knows the ways of benefiting from evidence-based applications in meeting the health care needs of healthy and sick individuals | 3 |
| PLO05 | - | Knows how to use the learning and teaching process in nursing services | 3 |
| PLO06 | - | Knows how to use health policies, health legislation and management process in nursing services, duties, authorities and responsibilities | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Knows the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge. Knows how to use scientific problem solving method | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific, cultural values and professional ethical principles | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | It contributes to the establishment of health policies and to the health level of the society. Participates in projects and activities to protect and develop health-sensitive health | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | Take responsibility for solving professional problems | 3 |
| PLO11 | - | Develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning in the awareness of learning needs | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | Takes responsibility as an active member of the team in health-related practices | 5 |
| PLO13 | - | In addition to his professional development, he develops himself / herself by determining learning needs in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields in accordance with his / her interest abilities. Uses at least one foreign language | 5 |
| PLO14 | - | Uses information and communication technologies required by the field. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to infectious diseases, factors causing infectious diseases, infection chain | Reading | |
| 2 | Clinical features of infectious diseases, signs-symptoms | Reading | |
| 3 | Control of infectious diseases: prevention, hand hygiene, immunization | Reading | |
| 4 | Infectious diseases and epidemiology | Reading | |
| 5 | Common infectious diseases, outbreaks in the society, the situation in the world and our country | Reading | |
| 6 | Airborne diseases and nursing | Reading | |
| 7 | Water and foodborne diseases, diarrheal diseases and nursing | Reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | |
| 9 | Skin and mucosa-transmitted diseases and nursing | Reading | |
| 10 | Sexually transmitted diseases and nursing | Reading | |
| 11 | Blood and blood products transmitted diseases and nursing | Reading | |
| 12 | Zoonotic diseases and nursing | Reading | |
| 13 | Nursing in infectious diseases and inpatient institutions, Hospital infections and management | Reading | |
| 14 | Risk groups in infectious diseases and nursing | Reading | |
| 15 | Infectious diseases in terms of tourist health and international health | Reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |