Implementation of the study process in academic year 2021/2022
Implementation of the study process in the academic year 2021/2022
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Notification, March 9th 2022 |
General instructions and recommendations for the implementation of the study process at UL MF in the winter semester of the 2021/2022 academic year will be uniformly available on this website. Students will also receive detailed instructions regarding the study process from organizational units on a regular basis, and employees will also receive more detailed instructions, which must be provided by the Dean's Office of the University of Ljubljana.
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Instructions for teaching in the academic year 2021/2022
The number of SARS-CoV-2 virus infections is declining. On 4 March 2022, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the Ordinance on Interim Measures for the Prevention and Control of Infections with the Infectious Disease COVID-19, therefore the UL MF is supplementing the Instructions for the Implementation of Classes of 14 January 2022.
1. Implementation of lessons
Classes for the study programes of Medicine and Dental Medicine will be held in physical form from 7 March 2022 in accordance with the schedule. Forms of teaching such as laboratory exercises, seminars, clinical exercises and clinical practice are carried out only in physical form.
The provision of distance learning shall be suspended and limited to pre-approved and specified exceptions.
Final written tests of knowledge and skills take place only in physical form.
2. Implement measures to prevent the spread of infections
Disinfection of hands and wearing a protective surgical mask type II or IIR, a mask type FFP2 or a mask type FFP3 is mandatory for entering and staying in the UL MF premises.
Although wearing masks is not mandatory for students and staff for the duration of the class, wearing a protective mask is still strongly recommended.
Wearing a protective mask is mandatory for practical training, clinical exercises and for students in the implementation of the study process when it takes place in a clinical environment.
For students and employees of UL Medical Faculty who teach in educational hospitals and institutions, participation in the study process and teaching is possible only if the RTV condition is met (recovered, vaccinated, tested). Verification of compliance with the RVT negotiations is the responsibility of the educational institution.
Employees and students are required to consistently implement all measures to prevent and spread the infection, we especially emphasize the importance of responsible behavior for the safety and health of patients in educational hospitals and institutions.
Low-threshold PCR testing continues to be organized for UL MF students for students who have been in high-risk contact with a person who has been confirmed to have SARS-CoV-2 infection. Students with SARS-CoV-2 symptoms may also participate in low-threshold testing. Testing is voluntary. Prior to testing, the student proves himself with an authentic document and signs a statement of consent for the processing of personal data. PCR testing is available for students in the building at Korytkova 2, in Seminar 2 on Tuesdays from 8:00 to 10:00 and on Thursdays from 8:00 to 10:00. Prior registration is not required.
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Information of the UL Faculty of Medicine on the operation and instructions for the implementation of classes in the academic year 2021/2022
In accordance with the applicable measures to limit the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic and the Decree on the method of meeting the condition of recovered, vaccinated and tested principle, which is in force since 6 September 2021, we issue a notice of UL MF and instructions for the implementation of classes in the academic year 2021/2022, which are valid from 15 September 2021 until revoked.
1. OFFICE HOURS OF UL MF
Office hourse
Department of Student Affairs (due to aggrevated covid-19 conditions at the moment there are no office hours in physical form)
- Department for undergraduate students: from 9:00 to 12:00
- Office for postgraduate students: from 9:00 to 12:00
- International office: from 9:00 to 12:00
Requests and questions should be sent by mail and in electronic form as much as possible.
UL MF shop and photocopy shop (location behind the CMK glass door on the right):
from 15. 10. 2021 onwards every day from 9-12 p.m.
Mandibula coffee place (Korytkova): from 7:00 to 15:00 (in accordance with valid decrees and instructions of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the NIJZ)
Central Medical Library (CMK):
- Free access (return and loan of materials): until further notice from 8:00 to 15:00, Wednesday from 8:00 to 18:00,
- from 1 October 2021 onwards: 8:00 - 18:00 (Monday - Thursday), Friday from 8:00 - 15:00 The reading room is closed until further notice.
Detailed information on the CMK schedule and on the return and loan of materials can be found on the website.
2. LESSONS
Classes for the study programes of Medicine and Dental Medicine will be held in physical form from 7 March 2022 in accordance with the schedule. Forms of teaching such as laboratory exercises, seminars, clinical exercises and clinical practice are carried out only in physical form.
The provision of distance learning shall be suspended and limited to pre-approved and specified exceptions.
Final written tests of knowledge and skills take place only in physical form.
We remind students of medicine and dental medicine that the responsibility for the safe and healthy performance of study obligations also lies with you. Above all, we emphasize the importance of responsible behavior for the safety and health of patients in educational hospitals and institutions.
- UL MF students have the option of performing a free PCR test for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus (Low threshold testing - withdrawal instructions) in the nasopharynx twice a week as part of low-threshold testing. Low-threshold testing is intended for UL MF students who have been in high-risk contact with a person who has been confirmed to be infected with SARS-CoV-2. Students with symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 may also participate in low-threshold testing. Testing is voluntary. Prior to testing, the student proves himself with an authentic document and signs a statement of consent for the processing of personal data.
PCR testing will be available for students in the building at Korytkova 2, in Seminar 2 on Tuesdays from 8:00 to 10:00 and on Thursdays from 8:00 to 10.00. Prior notification is not required.
*High-risk contact with a covid-19 positive person is when an infected person and an uninfected person have been at a distance of less than 2 meters for at least 15 minutes without a protective face mask.
We observe that students become ill with malaise or cold symptoms, take a rapid test for SARS-CoV-2, which can be negative, and then still attend live classes. Students are encouraged to stay home immediately and be tested by PCR low-threshold testing (rapid Ag test is not sensitive enough) in case of already mild symptoms and signs suspicious of covid-19.
In case of a positive result please contact your personal doctor for further details and you are obliged to inform the close contacts, the subject holder and the head of the institute/department and the representative of the rotation and the year.
- Replacement of study obligations in case of ordered quarantine
A student who has been ordered quarantine or isolation (a person has been proven to be infected) is obliged to immediately agree with the subject holder on the replacement and performance of study obligations during the ordered quarantine. If he fails to do so, he shall be deemed not to have completed his study obligations at his own risk. The holder of the course will determine the possibility of replacing the obligation. The student cannot order and determine how to replace the obligations, the possibility of replacing the obligations will be decided by the holder of the course when you return to the study process. At the request of the holder of the course or department, the student must submit appropriate proof of the ordered quarantine or isolation.
We urge students to contribute to the normalization of the study process and to maintain the teaching at the faculty, thus enabling all students to perform their study obligations.
2.1. Instructions for conducting lessons
To carry out activities in lecture halls, seminar rooms, practice rooms and laboratories, the following restrictions and instructions must be observed:
- the person responsible for carrying out the activity warns the students before starting the activity that in case of symptoms and signs of acute respiratory infection they do not enter the room,
- hand disinfection or thorough hand washing is mandatory before entering and leaving
- A surgical mask or FFP2 mask is highly recommended during the pedagogical activities and obligatory in all enclosed public spaces.
- the room is entered individually, if possible the safety distance is maintained 1.5 m, the room is first left by those who are closer to the exit (but if the room has two entrances, one is determined for the entrance and one for the exit)
- students should disinfect their seat and desk before the activity, and if necessary also after completion, paper towels should be placed in a special collector at the exit,
- the rooms should be ventilated after every two hour intervals (at least half an hour),
Instructions for performing clinical exercises:
- Strictly follow all the conditions and restrictions for entering the premises of educational hospitals and institutions and strictly follow all the instructions provided by educational hospitals to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection
- Students are required to provide evidence of compliance with one of the RVT conditions at the request of an authorized person in educational hospitals and institutions
- It is mandatory to wear UL MF clothing and an identification document (student card) in a visible place. If necessary and at the request of the teaching hospital or institution, the student changes into the uniforms of the hospital or institution.
- If a student performs clinical practices at the University Medical Center Ljubljana, he / she enters through the premises of UL MF. It should be entered with a face mask, and hand disinfection is required at the point of entry and exit. The student changes clothes in the UL MF student locker room.
- In hospital wards, operating and diagnostic rooms and dispensaries, detention is allowed only with protective masks type 2R, which students bring with them and must change every two hours. Protective equipment can be picked up by students in the secretariats of the departments.
- If a student performs clinical practices at the University Medical Center Ljubljana or in other educational hospitals and institutions, he / she must report to the secretariat of the department before the start, where he / she will take over the protective equipment (protective masks). If a student performs clinical exercises at the UKC Dental Clinic - he / she takes personal protective equipment at an individual department before the start of the exercises.
- All forms of clinical exercises with the patient as in the simulation environment must be performed continuously under the supervision of a mentor, clinical exercises are not performed in covid wards and in the so called gray covid areas.
- Participation in Blood and Oncology classes is subject to additional conditions, ie PCR testing
Additional instructions for conducting classes in the premises of the Dental Clinic of the University
Medical Center Ljubljana. If a student performs organized exercises at the Dental Clinic, entry is limited to one entry point, at the back of the building. Upon entering, it is necessary to wear a protective surgical mask and follow general preventive measures. It is mandatory to carry an identification document (student card) in a visible place upon entry.
- At preclinical practices, it is necessary to wear a surgical mask and gloves and your protective clothing.
- Prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) in the dental office for aerosol procedures: mask - respirator FFP2, visor, surgical cap, water-repellent coat or apron with sleeves, (nitrile) gloves.
- Prescribed PPE for non-aerosol procedures: surgical mask type IIR, eye protection (visor or goggles), protective coat, gloves.).
All students are still subject to the Protocol for Action on Suspicion of Infection in a Student in the Clinical Department and the Protocol for Conducting a Confirmed Positive Covid-19 Test Results for Students and Staff. Each case will be dealt with epidemiologically, and the heads of institutes, clinical departments and students will be informed of further action.
For all questions and information, as before, you can contact the UL MF Secretariat (), the competent vice dean for the field of Medicine and Dental Medicine, and the UL MF Study Affairs Commission (- lj.si)
2. 2. Conducting tests of knowledge and skills:
- Final written tests of knowledge and skills take place only in physical form.
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Instructions and protocol for action in case of SARS-CoV-2 infection in students and staff at UL MF
1. Students and staff should first consult their chosen personal physician when symptoms or signs of covid-19 occur. In case of infection, they must not attend classes and / or be present at the workplace. They are obliged to inform the subject holder and the head of the clinical department or superior to the part. place.
2. General measures to prevent the spread of infection:
- The use of face masks is highly recommended during the pedagogical process and mandatory in all public interiors.
- Interpersonal distance between people in the lecture room:
- a distance of 1.5 meters is currently not mandatory, but it is recommended in accordance with the general recommendations of the NIJZ.
3. Protocol on how to act in case of confirmation of SARS-CoV-2 infection
Students and staff are asked to notify the organizational unit if they are diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Organizational units should inform those present at joint obligations with the infected person about the presence of infection anonymously, without including any personal data, that the person was on joint obligations during the period of infection (date, time and location of contact during the period of infection are sufficient).
Period of contagion
The period of infectivity is defined according to the presence of symptoms or signs of infection:
- in a symptomatic person: 48 hours before the onset of symptoms
- in an asymptomatic person: 48 hours before swabbing
Follow - up
1.) Vaccinated persons (fully vaccinated persons with a booster shoot AFTER establishing protection after the last dose) and fully vaccinated patiens who have recovered from diseases: No further action is required, persons may attend the lectures. The person should observe himself. In case of minimal symptoms or signs of upper respiratory tract infection, they should contact their personal physician and isolate themselves until the doctor decides.
2.) Patients (persons who have survived the disease in the last 45 days and the infection has been proven by PCR test): No further action is required, persons may attend the commitment. The person should observe himself. In case of minimal symptoms or signs of upper respiratory tract infection, they should contact their personal physician and isolate themselves until the doctor decides.
3.) Persons not vaccinated or ill. If such persons have been in contact with an infected person during the period of infection and have been in high-risk contact (HRC), please check your health regularly and behave responsabily.
Replacement of study obligations in case of ordered quarantine
A student who has been ordered quarantine or isolation (a person has been proven to be infected) is obliged to immediately agree with the subject holder on the replacement and performance of study obligations during the ordered quarantine. If he fails to do so, he shall be deemed not to have completed his study obligations at his own risk.
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General recommendations and instructions
Premises UL MF
In the premises of UL MF, it is mandatory to use a protective face mask and disinfect hands when entering and leaving the premises of UL MF. The use of the protective mask is highly recommended during the pedagogical process.
Enter the UL MF premises individually, staying as short as possible, taking into account a distance of 1.5 m from each other and using protective masks, group gatherings are not permitted. Hand disinfection is also required upon entering individual rooms (lecture halls, offices, institutes and departments).
It is obligatory for students to wear a student card in a visible place upon entering the UL MF premises. When performing exercises (laboratory exercises, clinical exercises, exercises in a simulation environment), it is also mandatory to wear UL MF work clothes.
General recommendations for SARS-CoV-2 infection prevention
As with other respiratory infections, the following preventive measures are recommended to prevent infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus:
- Avoid physical contact with people showing signs of an infectious disease; maintain a distance of at least 1.5 metres.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- If you fall ill, stay at home.
- Observe the rules of respiratory and cough hygiene.
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water.
- If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitiser. The hand sanitiser should contain at least 60% ethanol. Hand sanitisers are for external use only. Household cleaning products and disinfectants should not be used to clean or disinfect the skin.
- Given the current epidemiological situation, the general use of protective masks is necessary.
- During periods of increased respiratory infection, avoid closed spaces where large numbers of people are present. Ensure that closed spaces are regularly ventilated.
Additional information
National Institute of Public Health
www.nijz.si/sl/koronavirus-2019-ncov
Ministry of Health
www.gov.si/podrocja/zdravje/preventiva-in-skrb-za-zdravje/obvladovanje-nalezljivih-bolezni/koronavirus/
National Institute of Public Health Information Hotline
You can call the National Institute of Public Health information hotline every day between 9 am and 5 pm at 031 646 617. A doctor is available to answer any specific questions.
National Institute of Public Health FAQ
The National Institute of Public Health FAQ is available at:
https://www.nijz.si/sl/koronavirus-pogosta-vprasanja-in-odgovori
UL MF Information by Email
UL MF employees and students can write to for additional information regarding the coronavirus measures.