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The basics of vaccination knowledge and infectious diseases (3 cr)

Code: VÅV22KV09-3005

General information


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