DO0151, Infection prevention and control and emergency care, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-VH, 2025-11-11
Valid from : Autumn semester 2026 (2026-08-31)

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

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

English

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide theoretical and, to some extent, practical knowledge in infection prevention and control and emergency care, primarily focusing on the species horse, dog, and cat.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to

• Design and implement a development project in infection prevention and control in collaboration with a clinical practice within veterinary health care,
• Apply selected emergency care interventions and analyse their relevance in different clinical situations,
• Develop a preparedness plan for a defined area within veterinary health care,
• Explain and analyse the significance of the individual, the work group, and the organisation for sustainable development within veterinary health care,
• Critically review and evaluate** **current knowledge, developments, and research findings in emergency care and infection prevention and control.

Beskriv kursens innehåll kortfattat, både ämnesmässigt och vad gäller formen för genomförande. Se anvisningarna sid 9 och 14.

Innehåll *

Ämnesmässigt innehåll

Kursen omfattar vårdhygien och akutsjukvård inom djuromvårdnad, med fokus på akutsjukvårdsinsatser, beredskap och utvecklingsarbete inom vårdhygien och hållbar utveckling.

Genomförande

Kursen utnyttjar olika undervisningsformer för att främja studenternas lärande genom diskussioner, föreläsningar, övningar, handledning, utvecklingsarbete och seminarier där studenterna aktivt leder genomförandet. Studenten övar ett vetenskapligt förhållningssätt till vårdhygien, akutsjukvård, hållbar utveckling, etik, djurskydd och ansvarsfrågor relaterade till området. I kursen ingår hantering av modeller. Övning på kadaver och levande djur kan ingå.

Kursen fokuserar på följande generella kompetenser:

Informationskompetens, kreativitet, kritiskt tänkande, problemlösning, vetenskapliga metoder, muntlig kommunikation, skriftlig kommunikation, samarbete och tidsplanering/hantera tidsramar.

Följande moment är obligatoriska:

Seminarium och övningar

Samverkan med det omgivande samhället sker genom

samarbete kring utvecklingsprojekt inom vårdhygien.

Content:

Subject-related content

The course covers infection prevention and control and emergency care within animal nursing, with a focus on emergency interventions, preparedness, and development work in infection prevention and control and sustainable development.

Teaching formats

The course uses a variety of teaching and learning methods to promote student learning and discussion, including lectures, practical exercises, supervision, development work, and seminars in which students actively lead the activities. Students practise a scientific approach to infection prevention and control, emergency care, sustainable development, ethics, animal welfare, and issues of responsibility related to the field. The course includes model handling. Practical training using cadavers and live animals may be included,

The course focuses on the following generic competencies:

Information literacy, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, scientific methods, oral communication, written communication, collaboration, and time management / managing deadlines.

The following components are compulsory:
Seminars and exercises

Collaboration with the surrounding community occurs through cooperation on infection prevention and control development projects.

Content

Subject-related content

The course covers infection prevention and control and emergency care within animal nursing, with a focus on emergency interventions, preparedness, and development work in infection prevention and control and sustainable development.

Teaching formats

The course uses a variety of teaching and learning methods to promote student learning and discussion, including lectures, practical exercises, supervision, development work, and seminars in which students actively lead the activities. Students practise a scientific approach to infection prevention and control, emergency care, sustainable development, ethics, animal welfare, and issues of responsibility related to the field. The course includes model handling. Practical training using cadavers and live animals may be included,

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Approved written and oral presentation as well as approved critical review of other student's emergency plan and development project. Approved participation in compulsory components.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Clinical Sciences

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Masterprogrammet Djuromvårdnad

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Mandatory components	9.0	0101
Examination	6.0	0102