APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION CONTROL INCLUDING SAFETY SYLLABUS
UNIT 1_INTRODUCTION (SECTION A)
1.1 Introduction, Definition, History of Microbiology
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UNIT 2 _GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MICROBES (SECTION A)
2.1 AM classification of bacteria
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2.4 AM Staining Technique
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2.5 AM Culture Methods
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UNIT 3_ PATHOGENIC ORGANISMS (SECTION A)
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UNIT 4_IMMUNITY (SECTION A)
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Infection Control Including Safety
UNIT 1_HAI (HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTION) (SECTION B)
1.1 (1) Definition, Classification, Source, Mode of Transmission & Types of infection.
1.1 (2) Classification of Immunity, Definition, Types, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Management of HAI
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1.2 (1) Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Prevention of VAIs, Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Prevention of CLABSI, Members & Roles of Infection Control Team
1.2 (2) Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Prevention of VAIs, Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Prevention of CLABSI, Members & Roles of Infection Control Team
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UNIT 2 _ISOLATION PRECAUTIONS AND USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQIPMENT (PPE) (SECTION B)
2.1 (1) Types of Isolation System
2.1 (2) Airborne, Droplet & Contact Precautions, Multidrug Resistant Organisms, Epidemiology & Infection Prevention - CDC Guidelines, Use of PPE
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UNIT 3_ HAND HYGIENE (SECTION B)
3.1 Definition, Types, Moments of Hand Hygiene
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UNIT 4_ DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION (SECTION B)
4.1 (2) Filtration Sterilization, Radiation Sterilization, Chemical Agents, and Halogens
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4.2 (1) Surfactants, Guides to use , Compatibility & Testing, Storage & Handling , Documentation & Training of Disinfectants
4.2 (2) Application Methods, Contact & Dwell Time, Ventilation & Safety Precaution of Disinfection, Spaulding Principle, Critical, Semi Critical & Non Critical Items
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UNIT 5_SPECIMEN COLLECTION (REVIEW) (SECTION B)
5.1 Specimen Collection, Universal Precautions, General principles, Types of Specimen & Collection Techniques, CSF Collection, Sputum Collection, Swab Collection, Specimen Transport and Storage, Staff Precautions,
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UNIT 6_ BMW (BIO MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT) (SECTION B)
6.1 Definition, Classification, Process, Treatment and Disposal of Biomedical Waste
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6.2 Management, Process, Collection, Transport of Laundry and Infection Control and Prevention
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UNIT 7_ ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP ( SECTION B)
7.1 (1) Definition, Importance of Antibiotic Stewardship, Definition, Causes, Classification & Common types in Hospitals of Antimicrobial Resistance
7.1 (2) Definition & Diagnosis of MRSA, Definition, Diagnosis & Prevention of MRDO
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UNIT 8_PATIENT SAFETY INDICATORS (SECTION B)
8.1 (1) Care of Vulnerable Patients, Prevention of Latrogenic Injury, Care of lines, Drains & Tublings
8.1 (2) Restrain Policy and care - Physical and Chemical, Blood and Blood Transfusion Policy, Prevention of IV Complication & Fall Prevention
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8.2 (1) Prevention of DVT, Shifting and Transporting of Patient & Surgical Safety
8.2 (2) Care Coordination Event Related to Medication Recommendation and Administration, Prevention of Communication Errors & HAI'S & Documentation
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8.3 Capturing of incidents, RCA,CAPA & Report Writing
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UNIT 9_IPSG (INTERNATIONAL PATIENT SAFETY GOALS) (SECTION B)
9.1 Patient Safety & International Patient Safety Goals
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UNIT 10_SAFETY PROTOCOL (SECTION B)
10.1 (1) Five "S" s, Radiation Safety, Laser Safety, Fire Safety, Hazmat Safety
10.1 (2) Types of Spill & Spill Management, MSDS, Environmental Safety, Maintenance of Temperature & Humidity, Emergency Codes, Employee Safety Indicators, Role of nurse in times of Disaster