Course Title: Infection Prevention and Control Course Code: CLS 359 Program: Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department: Clinical Laboratory Sciences College: Applied Medical Sciences Institution: Taibah University Version: V1 Last Revision Date NA A. General information about the course: 1. Course Identification 1. Credit hours: (2) 2 T 2. Course type A. ? University ?College ? Department ?Track ?Others B. ? Required ?Elective 3. Level/year at which this course is offered: (5th Level / 3rd year) 4. Course general Description: This course provides students with an opportunity to advance knowledge and skills in infection prevention and control (IPAC) in contemporary healthcare practice. Students will gain an understanding of the core competencies for IPAC. Diverse principles and practices associated with routine practices, additional precautions, program evaluation, surveillance and outbreak management, emergency management, disinfection methods. Students will be able to apply these IPAC skills and concepts to a broad environment of care and its overall impact in public health. 5. Pre-requirements for this course (if any): None 6. Co-requisites for this course (if any): None 7. Course Main Objective(s): 1.Identify infection control teamwork and committee at different levels 2. Discuss infectious disease terms, processes and basic infection control activities, surveillance and outbreak management, cleaning, disinfection methods and sterilization practices 3. Discuss infection control principles, transmission-based precautions, and strategies for preventing disease transmission. 4. Support services and Environmental infection control 5. Recognize specific infection control practices and antimicrobial stewardship 6. Apply infection prevention and control aspects of employee health 2. Teaching mode (mark all that apply) No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage 1 Traditional classroom 30 100% 2 E-learning 3 Hybrid • Traditional classroom • E-learning 4 Distance learning 3. Contact Hours(based on the academic semester) No Activity Contact Hours 111. Lectures 30 112. Laboratory/Studio 113. Field 114. Tutorial 115. Others (specify) Total 30 B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods Co de Course Learning Outcomes Code Prog Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge and understanding 1.1 Exhibit understanding of infection prevention and control terms, principles, practices, transmission-based precautions, and prevention strategies needed to minimize disease transmission. K3 • Interactive Lectures (intended to provide a solid foundation of knowledge on each topic while also stimulating students' curiosity for additional reading and exploration). • Group discussion (Faculty will encourage questions, discussion, and critical thinking during each lecture) • Written exam: (Section 1: MCQs) 1.2 Understand Basic principles, roles and practices of infection control team related to outbreak/exposure management, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization. K2 • Written exam: (Section 2: Short answer questions) 2.0 Skills 2.1 Practice principles of infection prevention and control of S1 • Case studies • Group Discussion Co de Course Learning Outcomes Code Prog Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods healthcare associated infections including biomedical waste management, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization in healthcare setting • Oral Presentations: (Students will be required to orally discuss their research findings and essays) • Presentations 2.2 Apply environmental infection control and basic infection control practices including standard precautions in healthcare settings. S3 3.0 Values, autonomy, and responsibility 3.1 Engage in teamwork, interdisciplinary, inter-agency and collaborative activities, demonstrating appropriate team building strategies. V3 Research topic in “Infection prevention and control” field according to Saudi MOH regulations (Encourage students to conduct individual and group-based literature reviews using online resources. This will not only enhance their understanding of the course content but also improve their research and critical analysis skills) • Research Paper Assessment rubric 3.2 Use infection prevention & control in methods and rules that are consistent with professional, ethical, regulatory and legal codes V2 C. Course Content No List of Topics Contact Hours 35. Introduction to Infection prevention and control (IPAC) 2 36. Infection Prevention and Control Program: roles and responsibilities of committee, role of staff in reducing infections and transmission of infections. 4 3. Infectious disease epidemiology and general principles of infection 2 4. Overview of infection prevention and control measures and standards 2 5. Infection Control, Transmission-Based Precautions 2 6. Applying Ethical Principles and practices in infection prevention and control 2 7. Basic Principles in Environmental cleaning, Standards /Universal precautions, Biomedical waste management and Environmental control measures 4 8. Disinfection and sterilization practices in health care settings to prevention of nosocomial infections 2 9. Core Strategies to prevent or reduce infections in special situations; WHO and regional protocols: e.g. IPAC protocols of infectious diseases outbreaks, IPC protocols of Tuberculosis, and IPC protocols of Coronavirus. 4 10. Preventing HAIs in healthcare workers Infections- Vaccination and post exposure prophylaxis 2 11. Incident Reporting and Analysis 2 12. Revision 2 Total 30 D. Students Assessment Activities No Assessment Activities * Assessment timing (in week no) Percentage of Total Assessment Score 72. Assignment submission Week 12 10% 73. Continuous Assessment All over semester 30 % 74. Midterm examination (written) Week 8-9 20% 4. Final written examination Week 16-17 40% *Assessment Activities (i.e., Written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.). E. Learning Resources and Facilities 1. References and Learning Resources Essential References Infection Control and Prevention:by Christine McGuirrewolfe;Publisher:Jones and barlett ( 2017) Supportive References -The GCC Infection Prevention & Control Manual , 3rd edition, 2018 PROFESSIONALS; VERSION 5.1, MAY 21, 2018, MOH Saudi Arabia. -WHO guidelines on tuberculosis infection prevention and control 2019 update. -IFIC Book, INFORMATION RESOURCES IN INFECTION CONTROL - 7TH EDITION, 2013 Electronic Materials WHO, 2002. Prevention of hospital-acquired infections. A practical guide, 2nd edition. Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc http://www.cdc.gov/cdc.htm Other Learning Materials NA 2. Required Facilities and equipment Items Resources facilities (Classrooms, laboratories, exhibition rooms, simulation rooms, etc.) Classrooms Technology equipment (projector, smart board, software) Data Show, Smart Board, Computers Items Resources Other equipment (depending on the nature of the specialty) F. Assessment of Course Quality Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods Effectiveness of teaching Instructor ü Direct Method (Rubrics) ü Indirect Method (Questionnaire on the course by the end of the semester) Effectiveness of Students' assessment Head of the department Student achievement is verified by the head of the department. Quality of Learning resources Instructor Student ü Course Report. ü Course Evaluation Survey (CES) Achievement of Course Learning Outcomes Instructor Students ü Direct Method (Rubrics) ü Indirect Method (Questionnaire on the course by the end of the semester) ü Course Evaluation Survey (CES) Effectiveness of Assessment Results Instructor ü Course Report ü Grade Report Analysis ü Course Evaluation Survey (Indirect) Assessors(Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify) Assessment Methods(Direct, Indirect)