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Basic Vaccination Knowledge (2 cr)

Code: VÅV18BV09-3041

General information


Enrollment

16.09.2025 - 21.09.2025

Timing

01.10.2025 - 28.02.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 cr

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
  • Degree Programme in Midwifery

Teachers

  • Marie Hjortell

Teacher in charge

Marie Hjortell

Objective

The student will:
- know the diseases prevented by vaccination both nationally and internationally
- know the composition, advantages and side effects of vaccines
- know the national vaccination programme and legislation in Finland
- know about vaccination in different groups
- have skills in counselling and preparation before vaccination, skills in vaccination techniques and measures after vaccination

Content

Knowledge about vaccinations
Vaccination skills

Materials

National course in Moodle platform

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

According to national criterias
Approved:
Approved portfolio
Passed virtual exam

Not approved:
Not approved portfolio
Not passed virtual exam

Qualifications

Drug therapy 1