Course detail
Ecology in Healthcare
FEKT-AEKZAcad. year: 2016/2017
The course deals with the basic laws of ecology, the environment and human ekotoxikology and exposure to noise, vibration, electrostatic, magnetic and electromagnetic fields, radioecology, light, heat. Attention is paid to environmental monitoring and maximum concentrations and doses, protection from the harmful effects of chemical and physical fields. Discussed the working environment hygiene and safety in health care, integrated rescue system, waste from medical facilities and assessing the impact on the environment.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
- explain the basic laws of ecology,
- enumerate the parameters of the biological needs of human being and environment,
- describe the parameters of noise, vibration and ultrasound in the environment and describe their effects on humans,
- explain the origin of electrostatic and magnetic fields of the Earth,
- describe the interaction of electromagnetic fields and radiation with biological structures,
- interpret hygienic limits physical fields in the environment,
- explain the principle of environmental audits and assessments of environmental impact,
- describe the integrated emergency system
- discuss the principles of hazardous waste management.
The acquired knowledge significantly affect the behavior of technicians in the environment and contribute to their adequate qualifications in health facilities.
Prerequisites
- explain the basic principles of physical fields,
- explain the basics of physical chemistry,
- apply the basic principles and laws of electrotechnology,
- interpret the basic units of physical quantities,
- the basic principles of human biology and physiology.
In general, knowledge is required on the secondary school level.
Co-requisites
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
up to 50 points for the written part of the exam,
10 points for the oral exam.
To successfully pass exam, you must obtain the written at least 10 points.
Exam focuses on the verification of basic knowledge of the principles of ecology, the interaction of physical fields with biological structures including health limits, work hygiene and waste management in health care.
Course curriculum
2. Basic concepts and principles of ecology
3. Chemical and Environmental toxicology
4. Physical aspects of the environment.
5. Monitoring of basic environmental parameters.
6. Highest acceptable concentrations harmful substances maximum permissible doses.
7. Protection against the harmful effects of noise, electromagnetic fields, radiation.
8. Working environment hygiene, ergonomics, occupational safety in health care.
9. Civilization diseases and health status of the population.
10. Integrated emergency system.
11. The law on waste and waste from the medical care.
12. Environmental audits and assessment of environmental impact.
13. International Convention for the protection of Earth's environment.
Work placements
Aims
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Recommended optional programme components
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Rozman J., Sadovský P., Čermák D.: Diagnostika životního prostředí. VUT FEI, Brno 2000
Recommended reading
Classification of course in study plans
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Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
2. Fundamental concepts and ecological laws
3. Chemistry and toxicology of the environment
4. Physical aspects of the environment
5. Monitoring of the fundamental environmental parameters
6. The highest acceptable concentrations of harmful substances, the highest acceptable doses
7. Protection from harmful effects of noise, electromagnetic fields, radiation
8. Hygiene of the working environment, ergonomy, safety of work in medical institutions
9. Civilisation diseases and health of the population
10. Integrated rescue system
11. Laws on waste and management of waste from medical institutions
12. Ecological auditing and evaluation of environmental impacts
13. International agreements on protection of Earth environment
Laboratory exercise
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
2. Measurement of workplace illumination, map of illumination
3. Measurement of lf and hf electromagnetic fields
4. Dosimetry of ionising radiation
5. Measurement of thermal effects at workplace
6. Polarography of harmful contents in selected samples of fluids