Basic Information

Course Code:

ADS 118

Course Name:

Instrument Care, Protection and Sterilization

Language of Instruction:

Turkish

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Pre Bachelor

ECTS:

3.00

Instructor:

Öğr. Gör. Nermin GÜNAY AKMAN

Course Objectives

This course covers the basics of hygiene, disinfection, sterilization rules. It includes details of general topics such as infection, contagious diseases, injuries, disinfection and sterilization processes and steps.

Course Content

Basic concepts in infection control, Cross infection, Hand hygiene, Infection control in dentistry, Infectious diseases and vaccination in dentistry, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus infections, Contact isolation, Infection control in radiology, Cutting and piercing tool injuries, Error and unit preparation, Steps to be considered in dentistry clinics, Disinfection, disinfectants, Sterilization process, Central sterilization unit, Hospital/clinic cleaning, Medical waste

Prerequisites / Corequisites

None

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	Can provide infection control.
LO2	Learn how to prevent the risk of cross-infection.
LO3	Learn about sharp and cutting tool injuries.
LO4	Can perform disinfection and sterilization process steps in accordance with the rules.
LO5	Becomes competent in all general cleaning and hygiene rules.

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Basic concepts in infection control
2	Cross infection and hand hygiene
3	Infection control in dentistry
4	Infectious diseases and vaccination in dentistry
5	Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Vancomycin- resistant Enterococcus infections, Contact isolation
6	Infection control in radiology
7	Cutting and piercing injuries
8	Dental Unit and preparation of the unit
9	Rules to be observed in dental clinics
10	Rules to be observed in dental clinics
11	Disinfection process and disinfectant materials
12	Sterilization process and steps, Central Sterilization Unit, Hospital/practice cleaning
13	Sterilization process and steps, Central Sterilization Unit, Hospital/practice cleaning
14	Medical Waste

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	14	1.00	14.00
Practice	14	1.00	14.00
Pre-Class Individual Study	14	1.00	14.00
Post-Class Individual Study	14	1.00	14.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation	1	15.00	15.00
Final Exam/Preparation	1	20.00	20.00
Total Workload (Hours)			91
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			3

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Midterm Exam	%40
2	Final Exam	%60
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11
PO-12
PO-13
PO-14
PO-15
PO-16

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2	Demonstration	Listening and comprehension, processing observations/situations	Presentation content

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating or attempted cheating, plagiarism, presenting false information or citations, facilitating dishonest acts by others, obtaining exams without permission, using previously completed work without informing the instructor, and altering the academic work of other students. Any violation of academic integrity is a serious academic offense and will result in consequences under the University's disciplinary rules.