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| Unit | ABDİ SÜTCÜ HEALTH SERVICES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | SHS175 |
| Name | - |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Yüksekokul Sekreteri MUSTAFA ÇALKAMIŞ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to gain knowledge about the routes of microbial spread, the infection chain and methods of breaking this chain, and the preparation of instruments, equipment and materials used in dental clinics and laboratories.
Course Content
This course covers topics such as cross-infection in dental services, their transmission routes and control measures, contamination and prevention, decontamination procedures, disinfectants, and precautions to be taken against contaminated materials.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Basic Information for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Dentistry - Caroline Pankhurst And Wilson Coulter Karaağaç, E., & Küçükesmen, Ç. (2013). Sterilization and disinfection in dental clinics. European Annals of Dental Sciences, 40(1),35-42. Disinfection, Antisepsis, Sterilization [DAS] Association. www.das.org.tr, Esen, Ş. Ersöz, G., Gürler, B., Karabay, O., Koçoğlu, E., & Metin, D.(2019). Disinfection Antisepsis Sterilization Guide. Perçin Renders D, Metin DY, editors. İstanbul, 31, 32.
Notes
Current article reviews
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It identifies the main pathogens (Hepatitis, HIV, Tuberculosis, etc.) and their routes of transmission that can cause cross-infection in dental clinics and laboratories. |
| LO02 | It describes protective barrier applications related to cross-infection. |
| LO03 | This describes the decontamination procedures used in dental clinics and laboratories. |
| LO04 | This document outlines general principles for preparing contaminated equipment, instruments, and surfaces used in dental clinics and laboratories for use. |
| LO05 | He/She applies hand antisepsis and asepsis. |
| LO06 | It distinguishes between physical and chemical decontamination methods (autoclave, dry air, cold disinfection) and their areas of application. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic structure and function of human mouth-teeth. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists the basic features of applications to the mouth region. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describe basic information about disinfection, sterilization and hygiene | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the tools and equipment used in the clinic. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses information about tool maintenance and protection | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Counts the preparation steps of the unit before the examination and treatment of the patient. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies four-handed the work rules. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares the study area by using basic knowledge and skills related to the applications. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It provides sterilization and disinfection of used tools. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It will follow the patient's appointment. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares the work area and patient before application. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It assists the dentist in a way that allows the dentist to perform four-handed work. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepare the materials used during dental treatments. It makes disinfection and sterilization of the instruments used. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Patient fills appointment, follow-up and laboratory forms. Controls materials relating to the patient and transmit them to the laboratory expert | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It is a periodic calibration and maintenance of instruments used and provides the most efficient way to work. | 4 |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It determines the shortcomings of clinical and requests for materials required. | 4 |
| PLO17 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Provides the most appropriate and fast coordination between patient and physician when necessary. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | After graduation, he / she critically evaluates the information he / she learned with his / her own knowledge. | 3 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Professional and colleagues as having ethical responsibility, communicates with healthy patients and physicians will use the qualification to follow developments in the field and at least one foreign language to communicate with colleagues. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Take measures relating to health and safety in the work environment. Follows the technological developments. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction (Course Description, Aim, Objectives, Evaluation) Microorganisms, infection | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Basic concepts in cross-infection control. | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Cross-infection chains and transmission routes in dental services. | Reading lecture notes, Studying from slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 4 | Measures to be taken to prevent the spread of contamination | Reading lecture notes, studying from slides, evaluating current information. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Minimizing contamination that may occur from dental instruments. | reading lecture notes, studying from slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Infections that carry a risk of parenteral transmission. | Study from course materials, web images. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 7 | Hand hygiene, hand antisepsis | Lecture notes, presentation of current articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying and reviewing lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Instruments Used in Dentistry and Oral and Dental Units, Sterilization methods and procedural steps used in dentistry, | reviewing lecture notes, visual work | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Cleaning of dental units, daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of the units. | web images, conference presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Precautions to prevent injury from contaminated instruments. | sharing lecture notes, sharing visuals from slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 12 | Procedures to be followed after injury from contaminated instruments. | Reading text book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Decontamination of the dental unit water supply system. | slide reading, practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 14 | Surface disinfectants for use in hospital/clinic settings, | Reading slides, reviewing current articles, sharing relevant conference presentations. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar, Grup Çalışması |
| 15 | Waste and management in oral and dental health centers: Collection and disposal of medical waste. | Reading slides, reviewing current articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying lecture notes, reviewing slides. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying lecture notes, reviewing slides. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi, Sözlü Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 72 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,88 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||