Epidemiology

Overview

Lecturer

Adriana Grindean

Seminar tutor

Adriana Grindean

Type of course

Compulsory

Language of instruction

English

Erasmus language

English

Domain

Health

Field of study

Nursing

Form of education

Full-time

Form of instruction

Class / Seminary

Credit awarded by

Grade

Teaching methods

Lecture, Heuristic Conversation (guided questioning/discussion), Instruction using audiovisual media

Entry requirements

Microbiology, Hygiene

Correct use of epidemiological concepts (sources, transmission, susceptible population, determinants)

Description of epidemiological processes in major infectious diseases

Identification of general/specific prevention and control measures (including HAIs)

Understanding benefits/risks of active and passive immunization

Conducting an epidemiological investigation and formulating correct explanatory hypotheses

Knowledge of decontamination/sterilization methods and their application

Fundamentals of Epidemiology I – Sources of infection, transmission routes
Fundamentals of Epidemiology II – Susceptible population, risk factors, manifestations
Epidemiology of influenza and HIV/AIDS
Epidemiology of respiratory-entry diseases (measles, rubella, meningococcal meningitis, mumps, pertussis, streptococcal infections)
Epidemiology of viral hepatitis
Epidemiology of digestive-entry diseases (acute diarrhea, dysentery, foodborne infections, poliomyelitis); skin-entry diseases (tetanus)
Epidemiology of healthcare-associated infections – definition, classification, etiology, risk factors, prevention and control

Acquire theoretical and practical knowledge required for the prevention and control of communicable diseases.

Written exam, Continuous assessment + MCQ test, Active involvement in labs