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Course Description Course Name : Sterization, Disinfection and Waste Disposal Course Code : DEN007 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : InstructorDr. UFUK TATLI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn the importance of the concept of sterilization and disinfection in dentistry Learn the disinfection, packaging, sterilization and storage procedures of the dental instruments Learn the principles of infection control in dentistry Learn the necessary rules for dental assistant and dentist in terms of infection control Learn the principles of contaminant management in dentistry Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Teach general concepts and execution of strerilization, disinfection and waste disposal in dentistry Course Contents : Sterilization, Disinfection, Chemical, thermal and gas strerlization and disinfection, Management of waste disposal Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 General priciples of disinfection and sterilization and definition of terms Reading the related textbooks and hand notes Presentation of the lecture with the help of visual materials 2 Cleaning and disinfection of medical equipment Reading the related textbooks and hand notes Presentation of the lecture with the help of visual materials 3 Cleaning and disinfection techniques Reading the related textbooks and hand notes Presentation of the lecture with the help of visual materials 4 Sterilization techniques Reading the related textbooks and hand notes Presentation of the lecture with the help of visual materials 5 Sterilization techniques Reading the related textbooks and hand notes Presentation of the lecture with the help of visual materials 6 Infection control in dentistry Reading the related textbooks and hand notes Presentation of the lecture with the help of visual materials 7 Mainantance of Aseptic technique Reading the related textbooks and hand notes Presentation of the lecture with the help of visual materials 8 Immunisation protocols for healthcare professionals Reading the related textbooks and hand notes Presentation of the lecture with the help of visual materials 9 Medical conditions, which pose contamination risk in dental procedures Reading the related textbooks and hand notes Presentation of the lecture with the help of visual materials 10 Factors affecting efficiency of disinfection and sterilisation Reading the related textbooks and hand notes Presentation of the lecture with the help of visual materials 11 Legal regulations related to disinfection and sterilisation Reading the related textbooks and hand notes Presentation of the lecture with the help of visual materials 12 Single or reuse of medical devices Reading the related textbooks and hand notes Presentation of the lecture with the help of visual materials 13 General principles of waste disposal Reading the related textbooks and hand notes Presentation of the lecture with the help of visual materials 14 General principles of waste disposal Reading the related textbooks and hand notes Presentation of the lecture with the help of visual materials 15 Written exam Reading the related textbooks and hand notes Presentation of the lecture with the help of visual materials 16/17 Legal aspects of waste disposal protocols Reading the related textbooks and hand notes Presentation of the lecture with the help of visual materials   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Ataç SA, Turgut M. Infection Control Management in Dentistry. Journal of Hospital Infections, 2007; 11(3): 179-186.  Esen İ, Erbaz D, Küçükkebapçı S. Exposure and postexposure management in dentistry. Journal of Hospital Infections, 2007; 11(3): 164-168.  www.a-k-i.org. Working Group Red Brochure, "Instruments Reprocessing", 8. Edition, 2006.  T.C. Ministry of Environment and Forest, "Regulation of Medical Contaminant Management", T.C. Offical Journal, 22.07.2005, Issue: 25883. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 0 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Understand the concepts and relationships between concepts in the field of dentistry and have advanced contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of health care. 5 2 Have the ability to evaluate the nature, resource, limits, accuracy, reliability, and validity of knowledge. 4 3 Have the knowledge of discovering, evaluating and applying scientific information in dental field. 5 4 Be aware of the importance of ethical principles and ethical rules. 5 5 Be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge regarding dentistry on advanced level 5 6 Be able to use the computer programs, related technology and educational tools in dentistry 4 7 Be able to take responsibility, either individually or as a team member, in solving complicated and unpredictable problems related to dental applications 4 8 Be able to critically assess acquired advanced knowledge and skills related to dentistry 3 9 Competent in specifying learning-needs and resources and guid the learning process by using resources effectively 3 10 Capable of developing and internalizing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning 3 11 Be qualified in instructing people or institutions on matters related to dentistry, transferring ideas and solving problems in a written or oral form, receiving thoughts, requirements and expectations of related people and institutions 4 12 Share professional information with both experts and people who are unfamiliar to this field 3 13 Capable of following professional information and interacting with international colleagues using at least one foreign language at European Language Portfolio B1 level 0 14 Be proficient in utilizing information and communication technologies on computer software at least at the level required by the European Computer Driving License in the field of dentistry. 0 15 Able to observe and evaluate contemporary developments in dentistry 3 16 Capable of using verbal and written Turkish language correctly and expressing herself/himself 0 17 Act according to the duties, the laws related to rights and responsibilities, regulations, legislation and professional ethical rules 3 18 Improve continuously in his/her own profession, as well as skills in accordance with scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields by identifying learning needs. 2 19 Have sound information about understanding the healthy and unhealthy invidual´s structure, the physiological functions and behaviors, and the interaction between health and physical and social environment 2 20 Have adequate experience on dental clinical applications 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 5 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 92 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.68 ECTS Credit: 4