Basics of Human Immunity and Microbiology (1 cr)
Code: TH00BV80-3004
General information
Enrollment
02.07.2022 - 30.09.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 14.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Emergency Care
Teachers
- Heli Aarnio
- Nita Björklöf
Groups
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PENHOS22
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
H-5