Program Overview

University Program: Prevention and Control of Clinically Severe Infections in Healthcare Units

Program Overview

The university program "Prevention and Control of Clinically Severe Infections in Healthcare Units" is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings.

Curriculum

The program consists of three semesters, with the following courses:

• 1st Semester:
  • Severe Viral and Microbial Infections in the Community
  • Basic Principles of Statistics and Informatics
  • Research Methodology
  • Nosocomial Infections
  • Psychosocial and Economic Impacts of Infections
• 2nd Semester:
  • Principles of Infection Prevention and Surveillance
  • Techniques for Preventing Infection Transmission I
  • Techniques for Preventing Infection Transmission II
  • Measures for Preventing and Managing Epidemic Outbreaks of Infections
• 3rd Semester:
  • Laboratories - Practical Training
  • Postgraduate Diploma Thesis

Course Details

Principles of Infection Prevention and Surveillance

• Course Code: MB01
• Course Type: Compulsory Theoretical Course with Lectures and Student Assignments
• Year of Study: 1st
• Semester: 2nd
• Credits: 5
• Course Instructor: Konstantinos Mantzarlis, Assistant Professor, University of Thessaly

Course Objectives

The course aims to provide students with in-depth knowledge of the basic principles of infection prevention and surveillance, including general measures, control of the hospital environment, and principles of surveillance and compliance with health regulations.

Course Content

• General measures for preventing infection transmission
• Control of the hospital environment
• Principles of surveillance and compliance with health regulations
• Basic precautions and techniques for hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Management of hospital waste and hazardous medical waste
• Precautions for contact (through droplets - airborne transmission)
• Safe patient transport
• Environmental hygiene
• Disinfection of surfaces in waiting areas
• Administrative measures - adherence to guidelines

Recommended Reading

Students are provided with articles and reviews from international literature.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The course is taught through academic lectures, tutorials, and student assignments. Some topics use group work and problem-solving methods to encourage reflective learning.

Assessment Methods

• Assignment (30%)
• Written exams (70%)

Language of Instruction

Greek-English

Studies

• Coordinating Committee
• Operating License (FEK)
• Forms
• Quality Policy