BIO 3094 Communicable Diseases and Infection Control 2

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RATIONALE:

This course extends the knowledge base provided in course BIO3092 Communicable Diseases and Infection Control 1. Students will acquire a more complete foundation into the nature of specific clinical syndromes as well as further training in specialised aspects of infection control which enhance their knowledge base and capabilities practice infection control in a health care setting.

SYNOPSIS:

This course provides training in specialised areas of clinical microbiology including: surgical and trauma related infections; infections related to the use of intravascular devices; HIV and other blood borne infections. The course also provides further training in specialised areas of infection control including: infection control in long term care facilities; occupational health issues; infection control in specialised settings including intensive care, dialysis, home care, operating theatres, post mortem, cardiac care and paediatrics. Key issues in the administration of infection control programs will also be covered.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. demonstrate an understanding of and describe the nature of a range of infections likely to be encountered in clinical practice including surgical and trauma related infections, infections associated with the use of intravascular devices, HIV and other blood borne infections;
2. demonstrate an understanding of and apply infections control measures associated with long term care facilities and specialised care facilities such as ICU, dialysis units, home care, operating theatres, mortuary, cardiac care and paediatric units;
3. demonstrate an understanding of and implement infection control management programs in a health care setting.

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TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

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Examination dates will be available during the Semester. Please refer to the examination timetable when published.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assignments satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assignment. To complete the examination satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for the examination.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval then a penalty of up to 20% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment will apply for each working day late.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of a passing grade, students must demonstrate, via the summative assessment items, that they have achieved the required minimum standards in relation to the objectives of the course by: (i) satisfactorily completing the examination and assignments; and (ii) obtaining at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for all summative assessment items.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   In a Closed Examination, candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will normally be held during the Semester 3 examination period of the current academic year.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

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