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Course Syllabus


Nursing Science, Hygiene Aspects in Health Care, Second Cycle, 7.5 Credits


Course Code: OM2057 Subject Area: Field of Nursing
Main Field of Study: Nursing Science Credits: 7.5
    Subject Group (SCB): Nursing Science
Education Cycle: Second Cycle Progression: A1N
Established: 2013-11-28 Last Approved: 2018-03-23
Valid from: Autumn semester 2018 Approved by: Head of School


Aims and Objectives

General aims for second cycle education

Second-cycle courses and study programmes shall involve the acquisition of specialist knowledge, competence and skills in relation to first-cycle courses and study programmes, and in addition to the requirements for first-cycle courses and study programmes shall
- further develop the ability of students to integrate and make autonomous use of their knowledge
- develop the students' ability to deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, and
- develop the students' potential for professional activities that demand considerable autonomy, or for research and development work.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 9)

Course Objectives

Knowledge and Understanding
After completed studies, the student shall have
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Competence and Skills
After completed studies, the student shall be able to
- Fill in Course Objectives for Competence and Skills

Judgement and Approach
After completed studies, the student shall be able to
- Fill in Course Objectives for Judgement and Approach


Main Content of the Course

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Teaching Methods

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Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.


Examination Methods

Medical Microbiology and Infection Control, 5 Credits. (Code: 0102)
Nursing and Infection Control I, 2.5 Credits. (Code: 0202)
Nursing and Infection Control II (Code: 0302)

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).


Grades

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).

According to regulations on grading systems for first- and second-cycle education (vice-chancellor's decision 2010-10-19, reg. no. CF 12-540/2010), one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction. The vice-chancellor or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special reasons.

Grades used on course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Medical Microbiology and Infection Control
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).
Nursing and Infection Control I
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).
Nursing and Infection Control II
When the compulsory element is fulfilled the mark used is Participated (DT).

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).


Transfer of Credits for Previous Studies

Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.


For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).


Other Provisions

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Transitional Provisions

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Reading List and Other Teaching Materials

Required Reading

Melhus Åsa (2010)
Klinisk mikrobiologi för sjuksköterskor
Stockholm: Nordstedts, 413 pages
Socialstyrelsen (2006)
Att förebygga vårdrelaterade infektioner
http://www.socialstyrelsen.se/publikationer2006/2006-123-12

Additional Reading
Ryan Kenneth J, Ray George C (2004)
Sherris medical microbiology. An introduction to infectious diseases. 4th ed.
The Mc Graw-Hill Companies, Inc., 935 pages


Additions and Comments on the Reading List

-Viss litteratur används inte i sin helhet
-vetenskapliga artiklar och publikationer tillkommer
-litteraturen utgörs alltid av den senaste upplagan


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