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Basic Vaccination Knowledge and Infectious DiseasesLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: VÅV22KV09

Credits

3 op

Objective

Student:
- has knowledge of the diseases that are prevented by vaccination both nationally and internationally
- has knowledge of the composition of the vaccines, benefits of vaccinations and vaccination side effects
- has knowledge of the national vaccination program in Finland and its legislation
- has knowledge of vaccination of different groups
- has skills in counselling and preparation for vaccination, knowledge of vaccination techniques and measures after vaccination
- has knowledge of preventive care and treatment of the most common national and global infectious diseases
- is aware of the epidemiology of infectious diseases

Content

Knowledge of vaccinations
Vaccination skills
National and global infectious diseases
Epidemiology
Legislation

Qualifications

VÅV22GV02 Basics in Nursing Care
VÅV22GV04 Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology
VÅV22GV05 Drug Therapy 1

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 written work
The student has followed the instructions and their 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' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They 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 work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work 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 written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.

Further information

National course in The Basics of Vaccination Knowledge 2 credits is included in the study unit.
Examination via portfolio and virtual exam

Enrollment

01.12.2024 - 07.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 21.02.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Midwifery
Teachers
  • Marie Hjortell
Teacher in charge

Marie Hjortell

Scheduling groups
  • Grupp 1 (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Grupp 2 (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • UHV23D-V
    Hälsovårdare (YH), h23, dagstudier, Vasa
  • UBM23D-V
    Barnmorska (YH), h23, dagstudier, Vasa
Small groups
  • Grupp 1
  • Grupp 2

Objective

Student:
- has knowledge of the diseases that are prevented by vaccination both nationally and internationally
- has knowledge of the composition of the vaccines, benefits of vaccinations and vaccination side effects
- has knowledge of the national vaccination program in Finland and its legislation
- has knowledge of vaccination of different groups
- has skills in counselling and preparation for vaccination, knowledge of vaccination techniques and measures after vaccination
- has knowledge of preventive care and treatment of the most common national and global infectious diseases
- is aware of the epidemiology of infectious diseases

Content

Knowledge of vaccinations
Vaccination skills
National and global infectious diseases
Epidemiology
Legislation

Location and time

Spring 2025 - On line studies and contact teaching at Alere

Materials

According to national course requirements for basic vaccination knowledge (see moodle)
Infectious diseases

Teaching methods

Basic Vaccination Knowledge 2 credits (National Course):
Introductory Lecture ( compulsory attendance)
Individual Virtual Online Studies (Portfolio + Exam)
Final Workshop

Infectious Diseases 1 credit:
Lectures
Examination

Exam schedules

Deadline for submission of portfolio : 3.2.2025
Virtual exam open:10.2.-21.2.2025
Deadline - examination - infectious diseases: 21.2.2025

Further information

The course only applies to degree students

Prerequisites: Approved course that includes injections

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

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 written work
The student has followed the instructions and their 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' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They 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 work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work 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 written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment methods and criteria

Submitted and approved portfolio according to national standard
Passed virtual exam
Approved examination in infectious diseases
Deltagande i avslutande workshop

Qualifications

VÅV22GV02 Basics in Nursing Care
VÅV22GV04 Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology
VÅV22GV05 Drug Therapy 1

Further information

National course in The Basics of Vaccination Knowledge 2 credits is included in the study unit.
Examination via portfolio and virtual exam

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 07.01.2025

Timing

06.01.2025 - 30.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Seats

10 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Frida Gädda
  • Marie Hjortell
Teacher in charge

Marie Hjortell

Groups
  • USS23F-V
    Sjukskötare (YH), h23, flerform, Vasa
  • SSK23F-1
    SSK23F-1

Objective

Student:
- has knowledge of the diseases that are prevented by vaccination both nationally and internationally
- has knowledge of the composition of the vaccines, benefits of vaccinations and vaccination side effects
- has knowledge of the national vaccination program in Finland and its legislation
- has knowledge of vaccination of different groups
- has skills in counselling and preparation for vaccination, knowledge of vaccination techniques and measures after vaccination
- has knowledge of preventive care and treatment of the most common national and global infectious diseases
- is aware of the epidemiology of infectious diseases

Content

Knowledge of vaccinations
Vaccination skills
National and global infectious diseases
Epidemiology
Legislation

Location and time

Autumn 2024 and spring 2025 - On line studies and contact teaching at Alere

Materials

According to national course requirements for basic vaccination knowledge (see moodle)
Infectious diseases

Teaching methods

Basic Vaccination Knowledge 2 credits (National Course):
Introductory Lecture ( compulsory attendance)
Individual Virtual Online Studies (Portfolio + Exam)
Final Workshop, compulsory attendance

Infectious Diseases 1 credit:
Lectures
Self studies
Examination

Exam schedules

Deadline for submission of portfolio : 21.3.2025
Virtual exam open: 21.3-30.3.2025.
Deadline - examination - infectious diseases: 30.3.2025

Further information

The course only applies to degree students

Prerequisites: Approved course that includes injections

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

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 written work
The student has followed the instructions and their 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' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They 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 work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work 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 written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment methods and criteria

Submitted and approved portfolio according to national standard
Passed virtual exam
Approved examination in infectious diseases
Compulsory attendence at final workshop

Qualifications

VÅV22GV02 Basics in Nursing Care
VÅV22GV04 Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology
VÅV22GV05 Drug Therapy 1

Further information

National course in The Basics of Vaccination Knowledge 2 credits is included in the study unit.
Examination via portfolio and virtual exam

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 04.10.2024

Timing

07.10.2024 - 22.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Seats

10 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Frida Gädda
Teacher in charge

Marie Hjortell

Groups
  • SSK23F-2
    SSK23F-2
  • USS23F-V
    Sjukskötare (YH), h23, flerform, Vasa

Objective

Student:
- has knowledge of the diseases that are prevented by vaccination both nationally and internationally
- has knowledge of the composition of the vaccines, benefits of vaccinations and vaccination side effects
- has knowledge of the national vaccination program in Finland and its legislation
- has knowledge of vaccination of different groups
- has skills in counselling and preparation for vaccination, knowledge of vaccination techniques and measures after vaccination
- has knowledge of preventive care and treatment of the most common national and global infectious diseases
- is aware of the epidemiology of infectious diseases

Content

Knowledge of vaccinations
Vaccination skills
National and global infectious diseases
Epidemiology
Legislation

Location and time

Autumn 2024 - On line studies and contact teaching at Alere

Materials

According to national course requirements for basic vaccination knowledge (see moodle)
Infectious diseases

Teaching methods

Basic Vaccination Knowledge 2 credits (National Course):
Introductory Lecture, online
Individual Virtual Online Studies (Written assignment + Exam)
Final Workshop, mandatory attendance

Infectious Diseases 1 credit:
Lectures
Online exam in infectious diseases

Exam schedules

Deadline for submission of written assigment: 11.11.2024 kl. 8:00
Virtual exam open: 14.11.2024-22.11.2024
Workshop 19.11 kl 8.15-12
Online exam in infectious diseases

Further information

The course only applies to degree students

Prerequisites: Approved course that includes injections

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

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 written work
The student has followed the instructions and their 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' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They 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 work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work 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 written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment methods and criteria

Submitted and approved written assignment according to national standard
Passed virtual exam
Approved written online exam in infectious diseases

Qualifications

VÅV22GV02 Basics in Nursing Care
VÅV22GV04 Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology
VÅV22GV05 Drug Therapy 1

Further information

National course in The Basics of Vaccination Knowledge 2 credits is included in the study unit.
Examination via portfolio and virtual exam

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 25.08.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 13.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Seats

10 - 44

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Frida Gädda
Teacher in charge

Marie Hjortell

Groups
  • USS23D-V
    Sjukskötare (YH), h23, dagstudier, Vasa

Objective

Student:
- has knowledge of the diseases that are prevented by vaccination both nationally and internationally
- has knowledge of the composition of the vaccines, benefits of vaccinations and vaccination side effects
- has knowledge of the national vaccination program in Finland and its legislation
- has knowledge of vaccination of different groups
- has skills in counselling and preparation for vaccination, knowledge of vaccination techniques and measures after vaccination
- has knowledge of preventive care and treatment of the most common national and global infectious diseases
- is aware of the epidemiology of infectious diseases

Content

Knowledge of vaccinations
Vaccination skills
National and global infectious diseases
Epidemiology
Legislation

Location and time

Autumn 2024 - On line studies and contact teaching at Alere

Materials

According to national course requirements for basic vaccination knowledge (see moodle)
Infectious diseases

Teaching methods

Basic Vaccination Knowledge 2 credits (National Course):
Introductory Lecture
Individual Virtual Online Studies (Skriftlig inlämningsuppgift+ Exam)
Final Workshop, mandatory attendance

Infectious Diseases 1 credit:
Lectures
Online exam in infectious diseases

Exam schedules

Deadline for submission of written assigment: 2.10.2024
Online exam open: 7.10-13.10.2024
Workshop 10.10 kl 8.15-12 group A CTC
11.10 kl 8.15-12 group B CTC
Deadline for online exam in infectious diseases: 13.10.2024

Further information

The course only applies to degree students

Prerequisites: Approved course that includes injections

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

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 written work
The student has followed the instructions and their 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' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They 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 work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work 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 written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment methods and criteria

Submitted and approved written assignment according to national standard
Passed virtual exam in vaccination competence
Approved online exam in infectious diseases

Qualifications

VÅV22GV02 Basics in Nursing Care
VÅV22GV04 Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology
VÅV22GV05 Drug Therapy 1

Further information

National course in The Basics of Vaccination Knowledge 2 credits is included in the study unit.
Examination via portfolio and virtual exam

Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 03.01.2024

Timing

02.01.2024 - 25.02.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Seats

10 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
  • Degree Programme in Midwifery
Teachers
  • Marie Hjortell
Teacher in charge

Marie Hjortell

Groups
  • UHV22D-V
    Hälsovårdare (YH), h22, dagstudier, Vasa
  • UBM22D-V
    Barnmorska (YH), h22, dagstudier, Vasa

Objective

Student:
- has knowledge of the diseases that are prevented by vaccination both nationally and internationally
- has knowledge of the composition of the vaccines, benefits of vaccinations and vaccination side effects
- has knowledge of the national vaccination program in Finland and its legislation
- has knowledge of vaccination of different groups
- has skills in counselling and preparation for vaccination, knowledge of vaccination techniques and measures after vaccination
- has knowledge of preventive care and treatment of the most common national and global infectious diseases
- is aware of the epidemiology of infectious diseases

Content

Knowledge of vaccinations
Vaccination skills
National and global infectious diseases
Epidemiology
Legislation

Location and time

Autumn 2023 - On line studies and contact teaching at Alere

Materials

According to national course requirements for basic vaccination knowledge (see moodle)
Infectious diseases

Teaching methods

Basic Vaccination Knowledge 2 credits (National Course):
Introductory Lecture ( compulsory attendance)
Individual Virtual Online Studies (Portfolio + Exam)
Final Workshop

Infectious Diseases 1 credit:
Lectures
Written Group Work

Exam schedules

Deadline for submission of portfolio : 11.2.2023
Virtual exam open: 16.2-25.2.2024
Deadline for submission of written group work in infectious diseases: 18.2.2024

Further information

The course only applies to degree students

Prerequisites: Approved course that includes injections

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

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 written work
The student has followed the instructions and their 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' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They 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 work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work 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 written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment methods and criteria

Submitted and approved portfolio according to national standard
Passed virtual exam
Approved written group work in infectious diseases

Qualifications

VÅV22GV02 Basics in Nursing Care
VÅV22GV04 Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology
VÅV22GV05 Drug Therapy 1

Further information

National course in The Basics of Vaccination Knowledge 2 credits is included in the study unit.
Examination via portfolio and virtual exam

Enrollment

21.10.2023 - 21.11.2023

Timing

27.11.2023 - 28.01.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Seats

10 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Marie Hjortell
Teacher in charge

Marie Hjortell

Groups
  • USS22F-V
    Sjukskötare (YH), h22, flerform, Vasa

Objective

Student:
- has knowledge of the diseases that are prevented by vaccination both nationally and internationally
- has knowledge of the composition of the vaccines, benefits of vaccinations and vaccination side effects
- has knowledge of the national vaccination program in Finland and its legislation
- has knowledge of vaccination of different groups
- has skills in counselling and preparation for vaccination, knowledge of vaccination techniques and measures after vaccination
- has knowledge of preventive care and treatment of the most common national and global infectious diseases
- is aware of the epidemiology of infectious diseases

Content

Knowledge of vaccinations
Vaccination skills
National and global infectious diseases
Epidemiology
Legislation

Location and time

Autumn 2023 Lectures and On Line Studies
Spring 2024 Final Workshop at KTC Alere

Materials

According to national course requirements for basic vaccination knowledge (see moodle)
Infectious diseases

Teaching methods

Basic Vaccination Knowledge 2 credits (National Course):
Introductory Lecture
Individual Virtual Online Studies (Written assignment + Exam)
Final Workshop

Infectious Diseases 1 credit:
Lectures
Examination

Exam schedules

Deadline for submission of written assignment :8.1.2024
Virtual exam open :15.1-25.1.24
Deadline for examination in infectious disease:19.1.2024

Student workload

27h/sp

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

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 written work
The student has followed the instructions and their 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' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They 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 work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work 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 written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment methods and criteria

Submitted and approved portfolio according to national standard
Passed virtual exam
Approved written group work in infectious diseases

Qualifications

VÅV22GV02 Basics in Nursing Care
VÅV22GV04 Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology
VÅV22GV05 Drug Therapy 1

Further information

National course in The Basics of Vaccination Knowledge 2 credits is included in the study unit.
Examination via portfolio and virtual exam

Enrollment

15.06.2023 - 28.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 26.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Seats

10 - 48

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Marie Hjortell
Teacher in charge

Marie Hjortell

Scheduling groups
  • Grupp 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Grupp 2 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Grupp 3 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • USS22D-V
    Sjukskötare (YH), h22, dagstudier, Vasa
Small groups
  • Grupp 1
  • Grupp 2
  • Grupp 3

Objective

Student:
- has knowledge of the diseases that are prevented by vaccination both nationally and internationally
- has knowledge of the composition of the vaccines, benefits of vaccinations and vaccination side effects
- has knowledge of the national vaccination program in Finland and its legislation
- has knowledge of vaccination of different groups
- has skills in counselling and preparation for vaccination, knowledge of vaccination techniques and measures after vaccination
- has knowledge of preventive care and treatment of the most common national and global infectious diseases
- is aware of the epidemiology of infectious diseases

Content

Knowledge of vaccinations
Vaccination skills
National and global infectious diseases
Epidemiology
Legislation

Location and time

Autumn 2023 - On line studies and contact teaching at Alere

Materials

According to national course requirements for basic vaccination knowledge (see moodle)
Infectious diseases

Teaching methods

Basic Vaccination Knowledge 2 credits (National Course):
Introductory Lecture
Individual Virtual Online Studies (Portfolio + Exam)
Final Workshop

Infectious Diseases 1 credit:
Lectures
Written Group Work

Exam schedules

Deadline for submission of portfolio : 23.10.23
Virtual exam open: 6.11-20.11
Deadline for submission of written group work in infectious diseases: 17.11.23

Further information

The course only applies to degree students

Prerequisites: Approved course that includes injections

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

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 written work
The student has followed the instructions and their 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' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They 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 work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work 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 written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment methods and criteria

Submitted and approved portfolio according to national standard
Passed virtual exam
Approved written group work in infectious diseases

Qualifications

VÅV22GV02 Basics in Nursing Care
VÅV22GV04 Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology
VÅV22GV05 Drug Therapy 1

Further information

National course in The Basics of Vaccination Knowledge 2 credits is included in the study unit.
Examination via portfolio and virtual exam