Foundations of Human Immunity, Nutrition and Microbiology (4cr)
Code: 7031484-1003
General information
- Timing
- 01.01.2017 - 10.03.2017
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 4 cr
- Local portion
- 4 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Health and Well-being
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 10 - 30
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
- Teachers
- Tuija Leinonen
- Annukka Mattinen
- Course
- 7031484
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Foundations of Human Immunity, Nutrition and Microbiology 7031484-1003. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
Foundations of Human Immunity and Nutrition, Microbiology 4 CR IMRA
Objectives
- Students will know the meaning of immunity and the defence system.
- Students will be familiar with the knowledge base of vaccination.
- Students will know the meaning of care-related infection and the management of infection risk.
- Students will know the significance of aseptic techniques.
- Students will be familiar with nutrients and will understand the nutritional needs of and the importance of nutrients to people.
- Students will be able to assess the nutritional needs of people.
- Students will know how to apply the Finnish nutrition recommendations in the prevention and treatment of national diseases
Content
Contents
Basics of Human Immunity and Microbiology, 2 cr IMMI
- 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
Basics of Nutrition 2 crRAV1
- Nutritional needs and the roles of nutrients in the human organism
- Evaluation of the nutritional status of customers and the importance of evaluation
- The use of diets compliant with the Finnish nutrition requirements in health promotion and the prevention of national diseases
- Health challenges of different age groups