Aim of the Teaching is to:
• provide students with knowledge on the mechanisms of infection and transmission of infectious diseases, the systems of disinfection and sterilization and the prophylaxis of infectious diseases, the bases of general, descriptive, analytical and investigative epidemiology.
• provide students with knowledge on the professional practice of the nurse and be aware that the knowledge gained through research is the safest for the patient, allows the advancement of nursing discipline and allows an appropriate use of health resources.
• know the process of nursing research and must be able to read critically a research article.
• provide students with knowledge on the necessary statistical bases to set up a research and collect and analyze data.
• acquire a correct statistical terminology and be able to understand and interpret a scientific study.
• provide students with knowledge on the basic knowledge to understand the essential role of Information Technology (IT) in our society, and specifically in the context of health-related technical professions.
• provide students with knowledge on acquire the fundamental concept of the state of health of a population and the essential role of public health in its maintenance and promotion.
• know the objectives of public health with its main systems and services.
• knowing the specific activities and responsibility in public health field
• acquiring basic ethical concepts that guide professional practice in this context and planning an educational intervention plan for the general population.