Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- has knowledge about epidemiology and relate it to different geographical areas and health risks specific for different areas
- has knowledge about tropical diseases and their etiology
- is aware of the modes of transmission, prevention, treatment and care related to extremely contagious diseases
- know the diseases prevented by vaccination both nationally and internationally
- has deeper understanding of preventive care and treatment at the most common national and global infectious diseases
- has knowledge about the epidemiology of infectious diseases and tropical diseases
- has knowledge of medical terminology and drug treatment in immunological conditions
- have skills about guidance and preparation of vaccinations, knowledge about vaccination techniques and evaluation after a vaccination
- have knowledge about vaccinations, advantages with vaccinations and side effects of vaccinations
- understands the importance of health promotion, preventive care and rehabilitation in relation to immunological diseases

Content

Epidemiology and relate it to different geographical areas and health risks specific for different areas
Tropical diseases and their aetiology
Modes of transmission, prevention, treatment and care related to extremely contagious diseases
Vaccination both nationally and internationally
Common national and global infectious diseases
Epidemiology of infectious diseases and tropical diseases
Medical terminology and drug treatment in immunological conditions
Skills for vaccinations
THL course about vaccinations
By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases. (https://kestavakehitys.fi/en/agenda2030/goal-3)
https://kestavakehitys.fi/en/agenda2030/goal-10

Location and time

January - June 2025

Materials

All materials are found on Moodle

Teaching methods

Online

Exam schedules

Examination includes three assignments and/or an online exam. Detailed instructions and guidelines are available on Moodle.

Student workload

3 credit points = 81h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Qualifications

For DP in Nursing:
NU22CN03 Practice: Medical Nursing Care
NU22CN04: Practice: Surgical Nursing Care

Education for nurse on the Swedish program:
Basic Care
Basics in care, Health-promoting care and Clinical care belong to Vocational studies
VÅV22PR01 Practice: Basic Care
VÅV22PR02 Practice: Medical and Surgical Nursing Care 1
VÅV22PR03 Practice: Medical and Surgical Nursing Care 2
VÅV22PR06 Practice: Optional context 1

Further information

Only for degree students
The language of education is English

The teaching is in English
Examination tasks can be written in Swedish