LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the successful completion of the course the students will:
- be aware of the basic principles of Zoology relating to Public Health
- be able to design and implement integrated rodent management programs.
- have basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of animals related to Public Health such as rodents, birds, bats, cats, dogs, scorpions, spiders, reptiles
- be able to carry out autopsies and identify the species of rodent or other animal
- be able to choose the appropriate method of treatment and sanitation by using the appropriate preparation – technique per case
- be able to provide advisory support-recommendations on preventive and precautionary measures
- be aware of the modern active substances used and equipment handling, related to anti-repellent applications
- be aware of and be able to apply all protection measures and follow all guidelines on the safe use of biocidal products;
- be able to analyze cases of health threats which constitute public health incidents of international scope on the basis of an algorithm in Annex 2 to the IHR;
- be able to take sanitary measures at health stations (airports, ports, railway stations, border posts) in the event of biological threats in order to reduce the risk of spreading epidemic outbreaks.
GENERAL SKILLS
After the successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
- organize, directs and performs rodenticides and repulsions in residential areas, in professional spaces, in industries, on ships, etc. performing autonomous work
- take all necessary measures and will be able to manage appropriate arrivals of suspected or contaminated vehicles or passengers
- search, analyze and synthesize data and information, using the necessary modern tools and technologies related to the latest developments in integrated rodent management programs, new control methods and modern formulations
- take decisions about the most appropriate control method by physical, chemical and mechanical means or sanitation methods
- work autonomously in situations related to performing an autopsy in order to recognize-identify-control unwanted animals that affect the life and safety of human population and livestock
- work in teams and interdisciplinary in integrated animal management programs directly related to Public Health at national or regional level
- design and manage integrated management programs for rodents and other animals affecting Public Health
- respect the natural environment by properly managing biocides (storage, use, disposal).
CORSE CONTENT
Theoretical Course Part
- Introduction to Zoology. Basic principles of Zoology. Systematic classification of animal kingdom
- Anatomy-Physiology-Animal Reproduction. The most important groups of reptiles, birds and animals related to Public Health
- Rodents*: Rats-Mouses-Moles
- Arthropods*: Spiders-Scorpions
- Reptiles*: Snakes-Lizards
- Birds*: Pigeons- Eurasian collared doves
- Mammals*: Dog, Cat, Fox, Jackal, Wolf
- International Health Regulation: Definitions (Quarantine, Isolation, Reservoir, Suspect Disease Carrier, etc.)
- Implementing measures for Loads, Luggage, Mail.
- Diseases WHO deal with
- Application of Health Measures on arrival of ships, airplanes, trains and other vehicles
- Ship Health Control Certificates / Certificate of Exemption of Health Control Measures
Laboratory Course Part
- Introduction to Zoology. Systematic classification of animal kingdom
- Anatomy-Physiology-Reproduction of animals. Recognition of their anatomical characteristics, morphology and organs (Exercise)
- Introduction to Control – Repulsion: Modern Active Substances & Preparations – Forms of Preparations – Label Analysis – Right Selection and Use of Equipment and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)- Search of Preparations Licenses for Preparations and MSDS – Use of Repellent Instruments (Exercise)
- Documentation of Applications- Rodenticide Envelope: Written Documentation of Myocide Applications. Design and completion of forms related to Myocide Applications
- Rodents*: Rats-Mouses-Moles (Exercises)
- Arthropods*: Spiders-Scorpions (Exercises)
- Reptiles*: Snakes-Lizards (Exercises)
- Birds*: Pigeons- Eurasian collared doves (Exercises)
- Mammals*: Dog, Cat, Fox, Jackal, Wolf-Bat
- Common Errors and Omissions in Rodenticide Applications
- Practical Rodenticide Application – Repulsion of Birds- Repulsion of Reptiles at the University of Western Attica
*(Recognition-Anatomy-Physiology-Morphology-Identification of Samples-Identification of Outbreaks-Control, Sanitation – Choice of Appropriate Method – Control (Physical, Mechanical, Chemical, Restriction of Access)
- International Health Regulation: Analysis of cases of health threats that constitute public health incidents of international scope based on an algorithm of IHR annex 2
- Take sanitary measures at health stations (airports, ports, railway stations, border posts) in case of biological threats to reduce the risk of spreading epidemic outbreaks.
Paper exercises: Case Study of an infected or suspicious vehicle arrival
STUDENT EVALUATION
The evaluation language is Greek.
The final score is shaped from the score in the theoretical part (50%) and the laboratory part (50%).
Theoretical part of course
The theoretical part consists of work carried out by the student and presented before his fellow students and by the final examination.
Laboratory part of course
The final score is shaped from the set of three (3) evaluation-examination modes.
- Laboratory Exercises 25%. Each laboratory exercise examines the subject matter of the previous course. The exercise may include identification, control based on a specific scenario, etc.
- Intermediate Assessment 25% (Sample Identification, Multiple Choice – Matching Test – True/False)
- Final Evaluation 50% (Sample Recognition, Multiple Selection – Matching Test – True/False)
All students have access to the corrected laboratory exercises as well as to the writings of the Intermediate and Final Evaluation.
In the first lesson, students are informed in writing about the program of the workshop to be followed per week. They are also verbally informed about their assessment procedure and the maximum number of absences they can have.
RECOMENDED BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Koutis, X.2000. Zoology Teaching Notes TEI Athens
- Haniotis, B. 2002. Artopods and public health. Zymel Publications
- Kourea-Kremastinou, T, Hatzichristodoulou, X, Samanidou,A. 2004. Manual for the management of harmful organisms on board ships. Athens: Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity. National School of Public Health.
- X., Kampen, H. Sweeney, K. 2008. Public Health Significance of Urban Pests. Publications: WHO Regional Office for Europe
Internet:
- European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control-ECDC (http://www.ecdc.europa.eu)
- CDC-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (http://www.cdc.gov)
- WHO-World Health Organization (http://www.who.int/en)
EUDOXUS
- Ζωική Ποικιλότητα-Βασικές Αρχές Ζωολογίας με Εργαστηριακό Οδηγό, Hickman Cleveland P., Kats Lee., Keen Susan L., Roberts Larry S., Larson Allan, Eisenhour David J. Λεπτομέρειες
- Ζωολογία, Miller Stephen Λεπτομέρειες