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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 2026 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 sunum
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites yok
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Dr. Burak EZER
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Lect. Hatice GÜNAYDIN B-130 [email protected] 7550 Friday
11.50-13.25
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
P7 Independently evaluates professional problems and issues through an analytical and critical approach and proposes solutions 5
P8 Takes responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in practices related to the field 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 basic concepts related to patient-, equipment-, infection-, and care-related professional problems encountered in dialysis practices P.7.1 1
O2 To be able to explain the basic concepts related to physical, psychological, infectious, and social problems that may occur in dialysis patients P.8.1 1
O3 To be able to interpret the effects of complex care problems experienced by dialysis patients on the patient, family, and treatment process P.8.2 1
O4 To be able to take responsibility in team-based activities related to the care, education, infection control, and chronic disease management of dialysis patients P.8.3 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 P7 P8
O1 To be able to explain the basic concepts related to patient-, equipment-, infection-, and care-related professional problems encountered in dialysis practices 5 -
O2 To be able to explain the basic concepts related to physical, psychological, infectious, and social problems that may occur in dialysis patients - 5
O3 To be able to interpret the effects of complex care problems experienced by dialysis patients on the patient, family, and treatment process - 5
O4 To be able to take responsibility in team-based activities related to the care, education, infection control, and chronic disease management of dialysis patients - 5