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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Vocational School of Medical Services
Programme of Dialysis
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
02531005 Infectious Diseases 2 Autumn 3 2+0+0 3 3
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques presantation
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites none
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Lect. Cemile Nida KAYIŞ
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Lect. Cemile Nida KAYIŞ B-129 [email protected] 7859 Monday
13:30-14:30
Course Content
Epidemiology of infectious diseases, general epidemiological principles in infectious diseases, causes of infectious diseases, microorganisms and virulence factors, host defense mechanisms, immunization and treatment with vaccines and serum, urinary system infections, group a beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections, pulmonary and extrapulmonary organ tuberculosis viral hepatitis sexually transmitted diseases, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and prevention infectious complications of blood and blood products transfusion blood-borne infections and healthcare personnel nosocomial infections and protection from nosocomial infections healthcare personnel and hand washing common infections in hemodialysis patients.
Objectives of the Course
Introduction to infectious diseases, general information, respiratory, urinary tract, nervous system, skin, mucous membranes and genital tract infections, parasitic infections, nosocomial infections in dialysis patients, aims to provide information on its control of infectious diseases
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P2 Takes responsibility in sterilization and disinfection studies in line with the basic theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of dialysis program 5
P6 Have knowledge about vascular access routes 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 To be able to explain the importance of the knowledge acquired in the field of infectious diseases and microbiology P.2.1 1
O2 Explain the importance of sterilization and disinfection P.2.2 1
O3 To be able to sterilization and disinfection of contaminated materials P.2.3 1
O4 To be able to reveal the difference between sterilization and disinfection P.2.4 1
O5 To be able to produce new approaches to sterilization and disinfection P.2.5 1
O6 To be able to draw conclusions from scientific studies on sterilization and disinfection in dialysis units P.2.6 1
O7 Using the patient's vascular access in the most hygienic conditions, taking into account the risk of infection P.6.2 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Introduction to Infectious Diseases, General Information
2 Historical Development of Medical Ethics and Hospital Infection
3 Handwashing and hand disinfection
4 Dialysis Unit and Infectious Measures
5 Nosocomial Infections and Employee Health
6 Hospital Infections and Isolation Precautions
7 Viral Hepatitis / HIV
8 Sterilization and Disinfection
9 Central and Peripheral Venous Catheters in Infection Control
10 Infection control in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
11 Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
12 Communicable Disease Control Methods
13 Cutting in Healthcare Workers, Stab Injury and Treatment Protocols
14 Respiratory System, Digestive System Infectious Diseases and Prevention Methods
Textbook or Material
Resources Leblebicioglu, H., Rosenthal, V. D., Arıkan, Ö. A., Özgültekin, A., Yalcin, A. N., Koksal, I., ... & Ulusoy, S. (2007). Device-associated hospital-acquired infection rates in Turkish intensive care units. Findings of the International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC). Journal of Hospital infection, 65(3), 251-257.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 2 28
Midterms 1 10 10
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 10 10
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 76
Total Work Load / 30 2,53
Course ECTS Credits: 3
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P2 P6
O1 To be able to explain the importance of the knowledge acquired in the field of infectious diseases and microbiology 5 -
O2 Explain the importance of sterilization and disinfection 5 -
O3 To be able to sterilization and disinfection of contaminated materials 5 -
O4 To be able to reveal the difference between sterilization and disinfection 5 -
O5 To be able to produce new approaches to sterilization and disinfection 5 -
O6 To be able to draw conclusions from scientific studies on sterilization and disinfection in dialysis units 5 -
O7 Using the patient's vascular access in the most hygienic conditions, taking into account the risk of infection - 5