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Basics of Human Immunity and Microbiology (1 cr)

Code: TH00BV80-3001

General information


Enrollment

02.12.2020 - 05.03.2021

Timing

11.01.2021 - 13.03.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Emergency Care

Teachers

  • Heli Aarnio
  • Nita Björklöf

Groups

  • PENHOK21

Objective

Objectives
• Students will know the meaning of immunity and the defence system
• Students will be familiar with the knowledge base and purpose of vaccination
• Students will know the meaning of care-related infections and the management of infection risks
• Students will know the significance of aseptic techniques

Content

Contents
• Key terminology
• Immunity and immunisation
• Management of infection risks and hygiene recommendations
• Hand hygiene, use of protective devices, safe care environment
• The most common care-related infections and the microbes causing them

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty