[{"Course code":"DO0127","Version":1,"English name":"Hygiene in Veterinary Nursing","Higher education credits":7.5,"Syllabus":"PN - VH","Valid from":"HT2021","Syllabus approved":"2020-11-12","Level within study regulation":"First cycle","Main field of study":"Veterinary Nursing","Progressive specialisation":"G1F First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course\/s as entry requirements","Subject":[{"Subject":"Veterinary Nursing"}],"Grading scale":"Pass \/ Failed","Language":"Swedish","Entry requirements":"45 credits Veterinary nursing, of which 3 credits in Microbiology.","Objectives":"The purpose of the course is to give students qualified knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) procedures.<br>\n<br>\nAfter completing the course, students shall be able to:<br>\n\\- describe principles for infection prevention and control that is intended to prevent and manage healthcare associated infections<br>\n\\- describe the handling of hazardous waste in a sustainable manner,<br>\n\\- apply practical skills infection prevention and control procedures<br>\n\\- describe methods for cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and maintenance of instruments and equipment in animal healthcare<br>\n\\- evaluate IPC plans based on current regulations,<br>\n\\- describe the basics of interaction between animals and people in an animal healthcare context.","Content":"Principles for handling hazardous waste, hygiene work, evaluation of IPC plans and hygiene procedures relating to personnel, patients and equipment are taught by means of lectures, problem-based teaching and compulsory seminars. The sustainability perspective is a central element of the course. An ethological and anthrozoological approach to animal healthcare, focusing on the sick animal’s behaviour and needs is taught through lectures and a compulsory seminar. By means of demonstrations and practical exercises, some of which involve dummies and\/or live animals, students are trained in the following: clipping, aseptic preparation of surgical sites, surgical hand washing and disinfection, gowning and gloving, and cleaning and disinfection of equipment in animal healthcare.","Examination formats":"Approved written and oral examination, approved practical examination and approved participation in compulsory elements. \r\n- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.\r\n\r\n- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.\r\n\r\n- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.\r\n\r\n- For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.\r\n","Organisation":[{"code":"715","Organisation":"Department of Clinical Sciences"}],"Linked to programme":{"Program":[{"Program":"VY010"}]},"Module set":[{"code":"0102","Module":"OSCE","Higher education credits":2.0},{"code":"0103","Module":"Anthrozoology","Higher education credits":0.5},{"code":"0104","Module":"Compulsory elements","Higher education credits":2.0},{"code":"0105","Module":"Written exam","Higher education credits":3.0}],"Course replaces":"DO0084, DO0094, DO0099, DO0118, DO0124","Other information":"\r\n- The right to participate in teaching and\/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.\r\n\r\n- If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.\r\n"}]