Unit | Topic | Content | Learning Objective |
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1 | Fire protection and fire-fighting procedures (lecture) | • Prevention of outbreaks and spreading of fire • Securing of emergency exits and escape routes • Performance of self-help measures • Support of fire-fighters | • Students know how to minimize risk for outbreaks of fire by attending to fire protection procedures |
2 | CPR algorithm In-hospital Basic Life Support (lecture) | • Basic principles of CPR • ERC In-hospital BLS-algorithm • Crew resource management principles to reduce the risk of insufficient support during medical emergencies | • Students know about importance of immediate response to patients with suspected cardiac arrest and possible tasks for them in case of such emergencies |
3 | CPR training (hands-on training) max. 16 students/group | • Instruction how to use a bag valve mask • Supervised free hands-on training with real time feedback (Laerdal QCPR Anne Classroom Mode) in teams of two students per manikin • Five minutes drill for each student to perform in hospital BLS in teams of two students per manikin | • Students show how to perform in hospital BLS to a CPR manikin for 5 min at acceptable performance levels |
4 | Prevention of needle stick injuries (hands-on training) max. 16 students/group | • Demonstration of blunt cannulas for preparing intravenous medication • Demonstration of sharp cannulas and drips incl. Safeguard mechanisms • Demonstration and hands-on training of each student of secure handling and appropriate disposal of sharp instruments • Measures of post-exposure prophylaxis after needle stick injuries to prevent HIV infection | • Students know about risk of needle stick injuries, risk-reducing strategies such as safety cannulas and post-exposure prophylaxis • Students show how to safely dispose needles in a sharps disposal container. |
5 | Firefighting procedure (hands-on training) max. 16 students/group | • Demonstration of the safe use of a fire extinguisher • Hands-on training for each student to extinguish a fire in a fire simulator | • Students show how to safely use a hand-held fire extinguisher in a fire simulator |
6 | Prevention of nosocomial infections (hands-on training) max. 16 students/group | • Short lecture of five moments of hand hygiene (slides provided by German Clean Hands campaign) • Demonstration of hand disinfection using disinfectant solution with UV-indicator and UV black light. • Hands-on training for each student of hand disinfection using disinfectant solution with UV-indicator and UV black light with individual instant feedback • Demonstration and hands-on training for each student of appropriate use and disposal of protective suits (gown, gloves, face mask, cap) | • Students know about strategies and equipment to reduce nosocomial transmission of multi-resistant pathogens • Students show how to disinfect their hands correctly • Students show how to put on and remove mask and protective gown before and after contact with patients having multi-resistant pathogens |