BC6060 - Infection Control (2021/22)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2021/22 | ||||||||||||||||
| Module title | Infection Control | ||||||||||||||||
| Module level | Honours (06) | ||||||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 15 | ||||||||||||||||
| School | School of Human Sciences | ||||||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 150 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Running in 2021/22(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
This module fosters an understanding of the principles of infection control in the management of infectious disease. It uses paradigms of sources and transmission routes of infection to apply theory to practice. This module uses the identification methods to underpin principles of investigating infection control
The aim of this module is to enhance the understanding of infection and routes of infection. The module will help students appreciate the concepts of pathogens, contaminants, the host and their inter-relatedness in the chain of infection. Raising students awareness of methods used to control and prevent infections will be explored.
This module aims to provide students with the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring: the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; decision making in complex and unpredictable contexts; and, the learning ability needed to undertake appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature.
Prior learning requirements
BC4057
Syllabus
The specified learning outcomes will be developed around a framework based on the following subject matter:
Overview of relationship between mankind and microorganisms in contemporary society.
Overall review of microorganisms and routes of transmission. Susceptibility of microorganisms to chemical and physical antimicrobial agents. Rationale for choice of method for sterilisation and disinfection to decontaminate inanimate and animate objects. Critique of the advantages and disadvantages of sterilisation and disinfection methods. Laboratory investigations identifying the chain of infection and generation of epidemiological data. The role of vaccines and chemoprophylaxis in preventing infections.
(LO1-3)
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Student learning and understanding of infection control will be developed through an integrated programme of lectures, practical sessions and supporting tutorials.
Lectures will be used to provide a conceptual framework whilst tutorial & practicals will be used to expand knowledge into more applied areas of infection control. A web based VLE is available to support, reinforce and test student understanding and access to additional learning resources.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Appreciate concepts that inform appropriate infection control procedures and show an understanding of susceptibility of microorganisms to physical and chemical control systems.
2. Evaluate infection control measures such as sterilization, disinfection and prevention and display a knowledge of factors that enhance the efficacy of sterilization and disinfection methods.
3. Be familiar with infection prevention methods such as chemoprophylaxis and vaccination and be aware of the roles that pathogens and contaminants play in the chain of infection.
Assessment strategy
The module will be assessed by coursework which comprises of a practical write-up and by an end-of-term examination.
To pass the module, students need to achieve a minimum aggregate mark of 40%. There will be an attendance requirement for the practical sessions. If the module is passed on reassessment, then the maximum mark awarded will be 40%.
Bibliography
https://londonmet.rl.talis.com/index.html?lang=en
Journals:
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal of Hospital Infection
American Journal of Infection Control