Microbiology, Parasitology and Infection Control

Objectives

- Know the microbial diversity and the relationship with living beings and the environment;

- Know the mechanism of transmission of microorganisms and the factors that influence their dissemination;

- Know the basic principles of prevention and control of HAIs and the main measures to be implemented;

- Analyze the responsibility of nursing in the prevention and control of HAIs;

- Demonstrate knowledge, skills and capabilities in the field of microbiology and parasitology in association with IACS control measures;

Program

Information available soon.

Teaching Methodologies

In order to involve students in the construction of the core content of the course, questioning and lecture methods will be used along with audiovisual media. To encourage participation and reflection on the taught contents, namely skills developed within the infection control associated with microorganisms with epidemiological significance, case studies will be used as a structural base of the lecture sessions.

On basic precautions on infection control, development of learning activities in the laboratory will be used. Thus, the organization and implementation of workshops will be used as a resource towards the development of cognitive and psychomotor skills in the application of procedures in infection control. Guided reading of selected articles for autonomous consolidation of the covered content will be implemented.

Bibliography

Bolander, Veloryn Barnes (2010) Enfermagem fundamental – abordagem psicofisiológica. Lisboa: Lusodidacta.
Direção Geral da Saúde (2017). Programa de Prevenção e Controlo da Infeção e Resistência aos Antimicrobianos
Ferreira, W. F. C.; Sousa, J. C. F. & Lima, N. (2010). Microbiologia. Lisboa: Lidel
Hinrichsen; S. L.; Hinrichsen, B. L. (2013). Biossegurança e controle de infeções: risco sanitário hospitalar. Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Koogan
Murray, P.; Rosenthal, R. K. S.; Pfaller M. A. (2016). Medical microbiology (8ª ed.). Philadelphia: Elsevier
Websites de consulta
http://www.cdc.gov/ (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – CDC)
http://www.dgs.pt/ms/3/default.aspx?pl=&id=5514&acess=0 (Microsite Controlo da Infeção)
http://www.apic.org/ (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, USA - APIC)