Basics of Human Immunity and Microbiology (1 cr)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Content scheduling

Content
- key concepts
- resistance and immunization
- infection risk management and hygiene recommendations
- hand hygiene, use of protective equipment, safe care environment
- common healthcare associated infections and their causative microbes

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

Materials

Blomqvist, Rummukainen ym. Hoitotyön perusosaaminen. 2022- Sanoma Pro. Sivut: 112-135 (vaaralliset jätteet terveydenhuollossa sekä osio 6.infektioiden torjunta ja aseptiikka)

Oppiportti verkkokurssi: infektioiden torjunta (käytettävissä HAKA-tunnuksilla kirjautumalla)

Teaching methods

- Distance and e-learning
- Team learning
- Task-based learning
- Independent learning

Exam schedules

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Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

Workplace orientation
- Team learning (seminar assignment and seminar teaching)
- Flipped learning

- The role of hand hygiene in the fight against infections
- Vaccine protection and safe working practices for nurses
- Appropriate use of medical supplies and protective equipment and prevention of unnecessary waste. Waste sorting.
- Risk prevention, risk management
- Preventing the transmission of diseases. Health promotion and guidance for patients in the prevention of communicable diseases
-Economic activities

Completion alternatives

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Student workload

1 credit = 27 hours of student work

Lecture teaching 4h
Seminar teaching 4h
Independent study, preparation of seminar presentation 19h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Accepted:

Knows the key concepts and phenomena of the course
Can apply theoretical knowledge in practice, also making use of professional knowledge.
Is familiar with different approaches and can already justify his/her choices or apply what he/she has learned according to the situation.
Act safely and justify their decisions with reliable information
Act professionally and actively as part of their team
Participate in group work and seminars, receive and give feedback, perform the tasks assigned
Identify the impact of their professional activities on sustainability, economy and health and well-being promotion

Fail:

Does not demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the basic concepts and objectives of the course.
Unable to justify and evaluate own views and decisions. Does not make use of scientific knowledge.
Misses assigned tasks, does not participate in seminar teaching
Does not know the key concepts and does not justify his/her choices.
Presents incorrect solutions to problems.
Does not receive and give feedback.
Does not reflect and identify areas for improvement.
Does not recognise the values and ethical principles of the sector.
Does not take responsibility for his/her part in the group's work, does not perform the tasks assigned.
Behaves in an unprofessional manner.
Does not recognise the impact of his/her own activities on sustainability, economy or well-being

Evaluation methods and criteria

Participation in face-to-face teaching and classroom work
Group work and group work

Further information

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