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Microbiology, Pathology and Basics in Vaccination (5 cr)

Code: USS22GV04-3003

General information


Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 07.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 31.08.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Degree programmes

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

Teachers

  • Jaana-Sofia Tengström
  • Maria Berg

Teacher in charge

Jaana-Sofia Tengström

Groups

  • USS23F-Å
    Sjukskötare (YH), h23, flerformsstudier, Åbo

Objective

The student:
- can the basics of microbiology
- can the basics of pathology
- has knowledge of and can prevent current global infections
- can guide and support individuals and groups at risk and proceed in suspicion of global epidemics and pandemics
- can the national vaccination program and know how the legislation regulates vaccinations
- can the principles of vaccination of adults
- can guide clients on vaccinations using the latest evidence-based knowledge

Content

The basics of microbiology

Pathology and pathophysiology

Global infectious diseases

Laws and regulation on contagious illnesses

Current global infections

Basic vaccination knowledge

Guidance of the patient

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No preliminary requirements