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Clinical microbiology, immunology and pathology (4 cr)

Code: VÅV22GV04-3002

General information


Enrollment

15.06.2022 - 10.10.2022

Timing

10.10.2022 - 31.01.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Nursing
  • Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
  • Degree Programme in Midwifery

Teachers

  • Ulla Penttinen
  • Maria Berg

Teacher in charge

Ulla Penttinen

Groups

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

Objective

The student:
- has knowledge of the biology of the different microbial groups in order to be able to understand and describe the risks of infection
- knows the different routes of infection in order to be able to assess and prevent infection risks in the event of infection
- can summarize and exemplify the human microbiota and can explain its role in health and disease
- can name the most common pathogenic microbes
- understand the basics of bacterial resistance development in order to protect patients
- understand the significance and consequences of the resistant bacteria for the patient
- understands the importance of reducing the presence of resistant bacteria for sustainable development
- understands one's own role in antibiotic stewardship
- can describe how the lymphocytes function in the immune system during health and illness
- can explain what happens during an immunization (infection, vaccination, rhesus immunization, passive immunization)
- have knowledge of human biological changes in pathological conditions
- can describe endogenous and exogenous etiologies of disease
- understand the significance of the acute inflammatory reaction

Content

Clinical microbiology
Immunology
Pathology

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 written work
The student has followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The studentshows limited substance knowledge, can be 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 studentshows 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, and independent working methods)

Qualifications

No prior knowledge required