Course Objectives: |
In this course, it is aimed to learn the concepts of sterilization and disinfection, sterilization and disinfection methods, sterilization control, quality criteria, the steps of the sterilization process, the features of the central sterilization unit and the operations performed. |
Course Content: |
Sterilization and disinfection concepts, definitions and abbreviations. Spaulding classification, factors affecting disinfection. Disinfection methods, high, medium, low level disinfectants, antiseptics. Effective factors in cleaning, cleaning principles. Sterilization and disinfection differences and usage areas. Sterilization methods, control, quality criteria. The steps of the sterilization process and the features of the Central Sterilization Unit and the operations done here. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Sterilization and disinfection concepts, definitions and abbreviations. |
-DAS Rehberi 2019
-Gerald McDonannell: Antisepsi, Dezenfeksiyon ve Sterilizasyon tipleri, etkileri ve direnç.
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2) |
Spaulding classification and factors affecting disinfection. |
-DAS Rehberi 2019
-Gerald McDonannell: Antisepsi, Dezenfeksiyon ve Sterilizasyon tipleri, etkileri ve direnç.
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3) |
Disinfection methods |
-DAS Rehberi 2019
-Gerald McDonannell: Antisepsi, Dezenfeksiyon ve Sterilizasyon tipleri, etkileri ve direnç.
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4) |
High, medium and low level disinfectants and antiseptics. |
-DAS Rehberi 2019
-Gerald McDonannell: Antisepsi, Dezenfeksiyon ve Sterilizasyon tipleri, etkileri ve direnç.
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5) |
Effective factors in cleaning, cleaning principles |
-DAS Rehberi 2019
-Gerald McDonannell: Antisepsi, Dezenfeksiyon ve Sterilizasyon tipleri, etkileri ve direnç.
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6) |
Sterilization and disinfection differences and usage areas |
-DAS Rehberi 2019
-Gerald McDonannell: Antisepsi, Dezenfeksiyon ve Sterilizasyon tipleri, etkileri ve direnç.
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7) |
Sterilization methods |
-DAS Rehberi 2019
-Gerald McDonannell: Antisepsi, Dezenfeksiyon ve Sterilizasyon tipleri, etkileri ve direnç.
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8) |
Midterm exam |
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9) |
Sterilization control |
-DAS Rehberi 2019
-Gerald McDonannell: Antisepsi, Dezenfeksiyon ve Sterilizasyon tipleri, etkileri ve direnç.
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10) |
Sterilization quality criteria |
-DAS Rehberi 2019
-Gerald McDonannell: Antisepsi, Dezenfeksiyon ve Sterilizasyon tipleri, etkileri ve direnç.
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11) |
Features of the Central Sterilization Unit |
-DAS Rehberi 2019
-Gerald McDonannell: Antisepsi, Dezenfeksiyon ve Sterilizasyon tipleri, etkileri ve direnç.
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12) |
Steps of sterilization process at MSU |
-DAS Rehberi 2019
-Gerald McDonannell: Antisepsi, Dezenfeksiyon ve Sterilizasyon tipleri, etkileri ve direnç.
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13) |
Conveying, accepting dirty, washing |
-DAS Rehberi 2019
-Gerald McDonannell: Antisepsi, Dezenfeksiyon ve Sterilizasyon tipleri, etkileri ve direnç.
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14) |
Classification and placement of surgical instruments |
-DAS Rehberi 2019
-Gerald McDonannell: Antisepsi, Dezenfeksiyon ve Sterilizasyon tipleri, etkileri ve direnç.
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15) |
Packaging, loaner sets and materials |
-DAS Rehberi 2019
-Gerald McDonannell: Antisepsi, Dezenfeksiyon ve Sterilizasyon tipleri, etkileri ve direnç.
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16) |
Final exam |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Have basic knowledge about normal structure-functions of human systems. |
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2) |
Gains knowledge about the workflow and organization in medical laboratories. |
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3) |
Have basic theoretical and applied knowledge about the field. |
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4) |
Knows manual and automatic analysis methods in the Medical Laboratory and produces solutions in case of malfunctions. |
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5) |
Takes the samples that the specialist physician deems necessary from the patient in an appropriate way, and performs the sample transfer under appropriate conditions. |
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6) |
Performs routine examinations in the medical laboratory, follows the sample, concludes the analysis and establishes the relationship with the diseases. |
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7) |
Accurately obtains the findings, organizes them, presents them for sharing and use in accordance with the purpose. |
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8) |
Takes safety precautions in the medical laboratory, applies personal safety rules and creates a safe laboratory environment. |
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In the working environment; applies first aid and emergency care in accordance with the guide/directive in emergency situations. |
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10) |
Takes responsibility in a given task and carries it out individually and takes responsibility in working groups when necessary. |
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11) |
Gains proficiency in recognizing devices related to the field and fixing simple problems. |
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12) |
It carries out the necessary activities for the professional development of the employees under its responsibility. |
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13) |
Participates in the necessary programs, vocational in-service training activities and other studies in order to improve herself personally and professionally by updating the knowledge, skills and competencies related to her field with the awareness of lifelong learning. |
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14) |
It follows the developments in technology and science and has the consciousness of constantly renewing itself. |
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15) |
Gains the ability to communicate effectively with physicians ,colleagues, other healthcare professionals and patients in an ethical framework., other healthcare professionals and patients in an ethical framework. |
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16) |
Uses his/her mother tongue at a good level in oral and written communication for his/her profession. |
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17) |
He/she makes preliminary preparations for manual and automatic studies before analysis. |
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18) |
Applies basic tests related to different areas of the medical laboratory. |
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Uses medical laboratory equipment in accordance with its rules and techniques, ensures that they work in the most efficient way by controlling and maintaining them. |
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20) |
Have sufficient awareness of environmental protection and occupational safety. |
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