Human Immunity and Microbiology (1 cr)
Code: TH00BV21-3007
General information
- Enrollment
- 02.07.2021 - 30.09.2021
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 1 cr
- Local portion
- 1 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Health and Well-being
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Teachers
- Tarja Bergfors
- Satu Halonen
- Course
- TH00BV21
Evaluation scale
H-5
Content scheduling
Kts. Hoitotyön perusteet osiosta.
Objective
Basics of Human Immunity and Microbiology, 1 ECTS IMMI
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