Information Package / Course Catalogue
Infection Control in Emergency Situations
Course Code: İAY013
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: No
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

. The aim of this course is to enable students to gain basic knowledge and skills regarding infection control, learn sterilization and disinfection practices, and take the necessary hygienic measures to create a safe working environment in the health

Course Content

The course will cover topics such as the definition of infection, transmission routes, hospital infections, hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, sterilization and disinfection techniques, waste management and isolation precautions. It is aimed to transform theoretical knowledge into practice by supporting it with case studies, sample events and application examples.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. İshak DOĞAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines infection and explains transmission routes.
2.Lists basic methods used in infection control.
3.Defines and compares sterilization and disinfection techniques.
4.Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly and effectively.
5.Creates a safe and hygienic working environment in healthcare services.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health – Infection Control Guidelines
2.2. Yüceer, H. (2020). Sterilization and Disinfection Applications, Nobel Publications.
3.3. Göktaş, P. et al. (2017). Hospital Infections and Control.
4.4. WHO (World Health Organization) – Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition, History and Importance of Infection
Week 2 - Theoretical
Ways of Transmission of Infections
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic Principles of Infection Control
Week 4 - Theoretical
Hand Hygiene and Antisepsis Techniques
Week 5 - Theoretical
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE
Week 6 - Theoretical
Hospital Infections and Prevention
Week 7 - Theoretical
Protection Against Bloodborne Infections
Week 8 - Theoretical
Sterilization Methods (Thermal, Chemical, etc.)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Disinfection Methods and Disinfectants
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sterilization Monitoring and Control Tests
Week 11 - Theoretical
Waste Management and Destruction of Materials Carrying Infection Risk
Week 12 - Theoretical
Isolation Types and Precautions
Week 13 - Theoretical
Case Analyses in Infection Control
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Assessment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment18816
Laboratory110111
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
PÇ-17
PÇ-18
OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026