BI1S75 - Infection Control 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 | Version 6
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI1S75 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Infection Control | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Rhian Jones | ||
| Module Team: | Martin Powell, Theona Aristidou, Rhiannon Stundon, Rachel Perry, Katie Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100346 - biology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 6 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2027 |
Module Aims
This module aims to provide the student veterinary nurse with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to correctly maintain the clinical environment and the clinical equipment within it to minimise the risk of infection in animals and humans.
The paramount importance of Animal Welfare and the Health & Safety of staff are firmly embedded throughout the module.
The module will enable the student to contribute safely to the everyday running of the practice and enhance their employability.
Content Summary
The content of this foundational module will be applied across all aspects of veterinary nursing for canine, feline and exotic species and includes:
Identification of pathogens and the clinical signs of commonly encountered infectious diseases in small animal veterinary practice
Recognition of the implications of infectious diseases for animal and human health caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, prions, endoparasites and ectoparasites
Ability to recognise and take appropriate action when nursing patients with zoonotic, anthroponotic, notifiable and reportable diseases
Recognition of the mechanisms of disease transmission and the management of preventing spread to include: indirect and direct contact, horizontal and vertical transmission, transmission vectors, fomites, carriers, reservoirs; barrier nursing, isolation, quarantine, incubation periods of clinically relevant infections; influencing factors, nosocomial infections, protective equipment
Discussion of the evidence base (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles, RCVS Knowledge Summaries) that contributes to maintaining an infection-free clinical environment to include infection control risk assessments, standard operating procedures for cleaning and disinfecting clinical environment (to include the farm environment); legal requirements of waste handling and disposal; Disinfection and sterilisation: removal of gross contaminants and correct disposal; distinguish between processes of disinfection, sterilisation, antisepsis and asepsis; correct use of materials to include dilution rates and protective equipment; describe processes of sterilisation: cold (gas, gamma, chemical) and heat (dry and stem); safe operation of an autoclave, packing and labelling equipment for sterilisation to include sterility indicators; Personal hygiene measures: personal hygiene and dress code, personal protective equipment, effective hand hygiene
Ability to monitor and perform infection control and clinical audits.
Discussion of current professional advice regarding hospital acquired infections.
Discussion of the role of the veterinary nurse in the clinical audit: devising standard operating procedures, providing mentorship, staff training, environmental swabbing, equipment monitoring; professional accountability and reflective practice.
Discussion of the role of the veterinary nurse in contributing to the discipline of One Health.
The pass mark is set using a modified Angoff Method. Pass marks will vary.
The RCVS Day One Competences and Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses are the minimum essential requirements that all student veterinary nurses are expected to have met in order to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses. Further information can be found at www.rcvs.org.uk
The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Competences: 1, 4-5, 7-8, 12-14, 19, 24, 29-30, 37.
The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses: 1.1-1.2, 2.1-2.2, 2.9-2.10, 3.1-3.2, 8.1-8.5.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 50 |
| Seminar | 5 |
| Tutorial | 10 |
| Demonstration | 5 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 20 |
| External visits | 10 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Discuss the evidence base that contributes to maintaining an infection-free clinical environment. |
| LO2 | Recognise the mechanisms of infectious disease transmission and the implications for infection control. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Maintaining Infection Control and the Clinical Audit | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | Infection Control ) 75 MCQ Examination | 60 | N/A | 50 | No | 0 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |