Postgraduate Course: Nosocomial infections (EMND11022)
Course Outline
School |
School of Biomedical Sciences |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
Home subject area |
Emerging and Neglected Infectious Diseases |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
http://www.enid.mvm.ed.ac.uk/
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
Course description
The aim of this course is to introduce the diagnosis, management and control of nosocomial infections. Content will address the increasing occurrence of antimicrobial resistance including the epidemiology of MRSA.
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Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Emerging and Neglected Infectious Diseases (MIBM10046)
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
Students will be required to have regular access to a networked computer, and will be responsible for providing their own computing equipment and consumables. |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Flexible, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Additional information |
This course will be delivered online through WebCT |
No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Intended learning outcomes:
At the completion of this course the candidate should understand:
* The common pathogens associated with nosocomial infections
* The basis of hospital infections
* The role of the health professional in the surveillance and management of these infections
* The role of hygiene and treatment regimes in controlling antimicrobial resistance.
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Assessment Information
Formal summative written assessment will constitute 60% of the student's grade. Online assessment will incorporate a variety of activities will constitute 40% of their overall course grade and is taken to represent a formative assessment of learning throughout the programme. |
Special Arrangements
This course will be taught entirely by distance learning, using the virtual learning environment of WebCT as the delivery platform. Course materials are protected by a secure username and password. These access details are made available to registered users only.
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Additional Information
Academic description |
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
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Study Pattern |
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Keywords |
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Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Kim Picozzi
Tel: (0131 6)50 6257
Email: Kim.Picozzi@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
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31 January 2011 7:42 am
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