DO0127, Hygiene in Veterinary Nursing, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-VH, 2024-04-23
Valid from : Autumn semester 2025 (2025-09-01)

Level

First cycle (G1F)

Main field of study

Veterinary Nursing

Grading Scale

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to give students qualified knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) procedures.

After completing the course, students shall be able to:
- describe principles for infection prevention and control that is intended to prevent and manage healthcare associated infections
- describe the handling of hazardous waste in a sustainable manner,
- apply practical skills infection prevention and control procedures
- describe methods for cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and maintenance of instruments and equipment in animal healthcare
- evaluate IPC plans based on current regulations,
- describe the basics of interaction between animals and people in an animal healthcare context.

Content

Principles for handling hazardous waste, hygiene work, evaluation of IPC plans and hygiene procedures relating to personnel, patients and equipment are taught by means of lectures, problem-based teaching and compulsory seminars. The sustainability perspective is a central element of the course. An ethological and anthrozoological approach to animal healthcare, focusing on the sick animal’s behaviour and needs is taught through lectures and a compulsory seminar. By means of demonstrations and practical exercises, some of which involve dummies and/or live animals, students are trained in the following: clipping, aseptic preparation of surgical sites, surgical hand washing and disinfection, gowning and gloving, and cleaning and disinfection of equipment in animal healthcare.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Approved written and oral examination, approved practical examination and approved participation in compulsory elements.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Clinical Sciences

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Veterinary Nursing programme

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
OSCE	2.0	0102
Anthrozoology	0.5	0103
Compulsory elements	2.0	0104
Written exam	3.0	0105

The Course Replaces

DO0084, DO0094, DO0099, DO0118, DO0124