The given syllabus provides an integrated perspective on quality assurance in healthcare, basic life support, biomedical waste management, infection control, antibiotic resistance, and disaster preparedness and management. It is intended to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of these critical components within the healthcare field. This course is designed to cultivate a strong foundation in quality management and patient safety, preparing students to apply this knowledge effectively in their future careers. Created by: Mr. Attuluri Vamsi Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of MLT, UIAHS, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab. For more details website: https://www.mltmaster.com

1. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
Attuluri Vamsi Kumar I Assistant professor I Dept of MLT I Ph No: 7416660584 I Website: mltmaster.com
Website: www.mltmaster.com I YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vamsiMLT
Program Name: B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology
Syllabus of Introduction to Quality and Patient safety (including Basic emergency care and life
support skills, Infection prevention and control,Biomedical waste management, Disaster
management and Antibiotic resistance)
Course Name: Introduction to Quality and Patient safety (including Basic emergency
care and life support skills, Infection prevention and control,Biomedical waste
management, Disaster management and Antibiotic resistance)
Course Type
Course Coordinator: Attuluri Vamsi Kumar – B.Sc. MLT, M.Sc. MLT, PhD (Perusing)
Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Medical Lab Technology (MLT)
Program Core
PRE-REQUISITE Basic life sciences up to 10+2 level Sem: 1 S. No: 6
About Vamsi: I am academician in Medical Laboratory Sciences with a strong desire to improve Outcome
based education (OBE) structured MLT education. I am constantly focusing on building an academic
atmosphere that is set high standards with strong multi blended teaching pedagogy models.
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A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
The given syllabus provides an integrated perspective on quality assurance in healthcare, basic
life support, biomedical waste management, infection control, antibiotic resistance, and
disaster preparedness and management. It is intended to provide students with a
comprehensive understanding of these critical components within the healthcare field. This
course is designed to cultivate a strong foundation in quality management and patient safety,
preparing students to apply this knowledge effectively in their future careers.
B. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Recall the fundamental principles and concepts of quality assurance and biomedical waste
management in healthcare.
2. Interpret the basic skills required for emergency care and life support, including first aid,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of automated external defibrillators.
3. Apply knowledge of evidence-based infection control principles in the prevention and control of
healthcare-associated infections.
4. Distinguish between different types of antibiotic resistance, and evaluate strategies to combat it.
5. Construct a basic emergency and disaster management plan incorporating key response functions
and resource management.
C. COURSE OUTCOMES
CO
No
Statement Performance
Indicator
Level of
Learning
(Highest BT
Level)
Target
Attainment
CO1 Define and recall key concepts related to quality
assurance, biomedical waste management, basic life
PI 1, PI 4, PI 5,
PI 6
Knowledge (K1) 70%

2. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
Attuluri Vamsi Kumar I Assistant professor I Dept of MLT I Ph No: 7416660584 I Website: mltmaster.com
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support, infection control, antibiotic resistance, and
disaster management in healthcare.
CO2 Describe and explain the principles and practices of
quality improvement, infection prevention, and
control, and the significance of antibiotic resistance.
PI 1, PI 2.5, PI
4, PI 6, PI 8
Comprehension
(K2)
70%
CO3 Apply skills and procedures related to basic life
support, including first aid, CPR, and use of AEDs,
in simulated healthcare scenarios.
PI 1, PI 3, PI
5, PI 6, PI 7, PI
10
Application
(K3)
70%
CO4 Analyze and differentiate between different types of
biomedical waste and antibiotic resistance,
including their handling, management, and
mitigation strategies.
PI 2.1, PI 2.2,
PI 2.3, PI 2.4,
PI 2.6, PI 2.7,
PI 2.8, PI 2.9,
PI 4
Analysis (K4) 70%
CO5 Develop a comprehensive plan for effective
infection control in healthcare settings and
strategies for disaster preparedness and
management.
PI 1, PI 2.2, PI
2.3, PI 2.4, PI
3, PI 4, PI 5,
PI 6, PI 7, PI 9
Synthesis (K5) 70%
CO6 Assess the effectiveness of quality assurance
practices and disaster management strategies in
real-world healthcare contexts, suggesting
improvements where necessary.
PI 1, PI 2.8, PI
3, PI 4, PI 7,
PI 9
Evaluation (K6) 70%
D. SYLLABUS
Unit-1 Quality Assurance and Basic Life Support Contact Hours:15
Chapter 1.1 Quality Assurance and Management- Concepts of Quality of Care, Quality Improvement
Approaches, Standards and Norms, Quality Improvement Tools, Introduction to NABH
guidelines
Chapter 1.2 Basics of Emergency Care and Life Support- Vital signs and primary assessment, Basic
emergency care – first aid and triage, Ventilations including use of bag-valve-masks (BVMs),
Choking, rescue breathing methods, One- and Two-rescuer CPR, Using an AED (Automated
external defibrillator), Managing an emergency including moving a patient
Experiment 1 /
Case study
Discussion on Concepts of Quality of Care
Experiment 2 /
Case study
Approaches to Quality Improvement
Experiment 3 /
Case study
One- and Two-rescuer CPR simulation
Unit-2 Waste Management and Infection Control Contact Hours:15
Chapter 2.1 Bio Medical Waste Management - 6
Chapter 2.2 Infection Prevention and Control- Evidence-based infection control principles and practices
[such as Sterilization, Disinfection, Effective hand hygiene and use of Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)], Prevention & control of common healthcare associated infections,
Components of an effective infection control program, Guidelines (NABH and JCI) for
Hospital Infection Control
Experiment 4 /
Case study
Visit to Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD)
Experiment 5 /
Case study
Demonstration of evidence-based infection control principles and practices
Experiment 6 /
Case study
Discussion on prevention & control of common healthcare associated infections
Experiment 7 /
Case study
Visit to incinerator complex
Unit-3 Antibiotic Resistance and Disaster Management Contact Hours:15

3. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
Attuluri Vamsi Kumar I Assistant professor I Dept of MLT I Ph No: 7416660584 I Website: mltmaster.com
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Chapter 3.1 Antibiotic Resistance- History of antibiotics, How resistance happens and spreads, Types of
resistance- intrinsic, acquired, passive, Trends in drug resistance, Actions to fight resistance,
Bacterial persistence, Antibiotic sensitivity, Consequences of antibiotic resistance,
Antimicrobial Stewardship – Barriers and opportunities, tools and models in hospitals
Chapter 3.2 Disaster Preparedness and Management- Disaster Preparedness and Management
Experiment 8 /
Case study
Discussion on various types of Antibiotics
Experiment 9 /
Case study
Demonstration of how Resistance Happens and Spreads
Experiment 10 /
Case study
Discussion on fundamentals of emergency management
Self-study topics for Advance learners: Advanced strategies for quality improvement and
control in healthcare, Impact of digitization on quality assurance in healthcare.Innovations and
research trends in basic life support and emergency care.The role of AI and IoT in effective waste
management in healthcare.Strategies to mitigate antibiotic resistance: policies, education, and research.
E. TEXT BOOKS/REFERENCE BOOKS
TEXT BOOKS
T1 "Comprehensive Review in Clinical Neurology: A Multiple Choice Book for the Wards
and Boards" by Esteban Cheng-Ching and Lama Chahine.
T2 "The Essentials of Biostatistics for Physicians, Nurses, and Clinicians" by Michael R.
Chernick.
T3 "Practical Healthcare Epidemiology" by Ebbing Lautenbach et al.
REFERENCE BOOKS
R1 "Quality and Safety in Nursing: A Competency Approach to Improving Outcomes" by
Gwen Sherwood and Jane Barnsteiner.
R2 "Bioterror in the 21st Century: Emerging Threats in a New Global Environment" by Daniel
A. Gerstein. T
R3 "Antibiotic Resistance: Challenges and Opportunities, An Issue of Infectious Disease
Clinics of North America" by Sara E. Cosgrove and Shannon Manning.

4. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
Attuluri Vamsi Kumar I Assistant professor I Dept of MLT I Ph No: 7416660584 I Website: mltmaster.com
Website: www.mltmaster.com I YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vamsiMLT
Code Performance Indicators
PI 1 Demonstrate professional interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills sufficient to
serve the needs of patients and the public including an awareness of how diversity may affect
the communication process.
PI 2 Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes:
PI 2.1 Demonstrate ability to understand investigation/test requisition.
PI 2.2 Collecting the relevant clinical samples along with complete and accurate documentation with
proper safety measures in relation to sample accountability.
PI 2.3 To transport the samples with precautionary measures to the relevant lab section.
PI 2.4 Demonstrate the ability to prepare clinical sample for processing
PI 2.5 To demonstrate the knowledge of accurate sample processing for the required lab
investigation. Perform routine clinical laboratory tests in clinical chemistry,
haematology/haemostasis, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, Histopathology,
Cytopathology, body fluid analysis, and laboratory operations.
PI 2.6 Perform mathematical calculations related to all areas of the clinical laboratory
PI 2.7 Ability to record the test results/data.
PI 2.8 To demonstrate the ability to interpret the test reports and its documentation in lab records.
PI 2.9 Demonstrate ability to release the report to the right person in minimum turn-around time
(TAT).
PI 3 Perform problem solving and troubleshooting techniques for laboratory methodologies
Correlate laboratory test results with patient diagnosis and treatment.
PI 4 To follow basic quality assessment protocol of clinical laboratory.
PI 5 Demonstrate routine laboratory techniques sufficient to orient new employees within the
clinical laboratory.
PI 6 Apply basic scientific principles in learning new techniques/procedures; demonstrate
application of principles and methodologies.
PI 7 Utilize computer technology applications to interact with computerized instruments and
laboratory information systems.
PI 8 Demonstrate adequate knowledge of computer software as it applies to document production,
spreadsheets, and presentations.
PI 9 Demonstrate professional behaviour with co-team mates.
PI 10 Demonstrate sensitivity and compassion towards patients.