Information Package / Course Catalogue
Infectious Diseases in Dialysis Patients
Course Code: DY012
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students with information about the etiology, transmission routes, clinical symptoms, prevention and treatment methods of infectious diseases. It is aimed for health worker candidates to gain the skills to protect themselves from infections, take control measures and contribute to disease management.

Course Content

Define the basic concepts of infectious diseases and causative microorganisms.Explain the transmission routes of infections and list the preventive measuresDistinguish the clinical features of common infectious diseases (respiratory, digestive, skin, sexually transmitted diseases, etc.).Apply infection control measures (hand hygiene, sterilization, isolation, etc.).Explain the correct use of antibiotics and the mechanisms related to the development of resistance. Interpret vaccination programs and immunization processes.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Define the basic concepts of infectious diseases and causative microorganisms.
2.Explain the transmission routes of infections and list the preventive measures.
3.Distinguish the clinical features of common infectious diseases (respiratory, digestive, skin, sexually transmitted diseases, etc.).
4.Apply infection control measures (hand hygiene, sterilization, isolation, etc.).
5.Explain the correct use of antibiotics and the mechanisms related to the development of resistance.
6.Interpret vaccination programs and immunization processes.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. "Basic Microbiology and Infectious Diseases" – Prof. Dr. İftihar Köksal
2.2. "Infectious Diseases and Microbiology" – Prof. Dr. Meral Sönmezoğlu, Nobel Medical Bookstore
3.3. "Internal Medicine Nursing" – Ayfer Karadakovan & Fethiye Aslan (Infectious Diseases Departments)
4.4. Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Guides o Infection Control Guide in Hemodialysis Units o Hand Hygiene Guide o COVID-19, Hepatitis, HIV Guides
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Infectious Diseases
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification of Microorganisms
Week 3 - Theoretical
Immune System and Infections
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ways of Spread in Infectious Diseases
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ways of Protection from Infectious Diseases
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sterilization, Disinfection and Hand Hygiene
Week 7 - Theoretical
Respiratory Tract Transmitted Diseases
Week 8 - Theoretical
Digestive Tract Infections
Week 9 - Theoretical
Blood and Bloodborne Diseases
Week 10 - Theoretical
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Week 11 - Theoretical
Urinary Tract and Genital Infections
Week 12 - Theoretical
Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance
Week 13 - Theoretical
Vaccination and Immunization Programs
Week 14 - Theoretical
Outbreak Management and Diseases Requiring Notification
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment1235
Midterm Examination1224
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)69
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
3
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2
1
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5
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5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026