A survey of instructional needs on infection control and occupational protection for the medical students in different programs

Objective To investigate the instructional needs on infection control and occupational protection for medical students in different programs, find out the weaknesses in teaching process, and provide the basis for teaching reform. Methods A total of 320 medical students in different programs, including clinical medicine, medical technology and nursing, were surveyed with self-designed questionnaire after the course exam. Results The main purpose of taking the course among the students is to learn occupational protection knowledge, especially the nursing students; more than 80. 0% considered that they need to learn this course, and more than 50. 0% considered that it should become compulsory course; Most of the nursing and medical technology students think that the course should be started in the second academic year, while most of the clinical medicine students choose in the third year; some surveyed students think that the teaching content, methods, teachers and course materials should be improved in the future. Conclusions The needs of medical students in different programs are different; it is necessary to improve the teaching methods according to teaching objectives, strengthen faculty and curriculum development, and compile standard textbook so as to improve teaching quality. Key words: Medical students; Nosocomial infection; Occupational protection; Needs; Survey