The student will:
- master the terminology of clinical microbiology to the extent needed in nursing care
- understand the concept of microbe and become familiar with the biology of different microbe groups, bacteria, virus, protozoa, and fungi
- become familiar with the most common pathogenes
- understand the human microbiota (normal flora) and how microbes spread
- have fundamental insights into the resistance development of bacteria, and understand the biology behind the resistance of bacteria
- be able to apply course competences to the above mentioned fields of nursing care
- master aseptic methods