Microbiology, Pathology and Infectious DiseasesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know basics of epidemiology and microbiology and get knowledge of the most important infectios diseases, their epidemiology, etiology, prevention and vaccination. You acquire the hygiene passport. You can apply good practices and working methods to the prevention and treatment of infections.

Content

How is the prevention work of infections organized? Which are the crucial factors for infetions?  Which are the most common germs and routes of infections? Which are the most common infectios diseases? How do you prevent and treat those? What means aseptic conscience? What is the valid vaccination programme? Which are common health problems in prevention, diagnostic and care in developing countries?

Qualifications

Basics of Nursing Anatomy and physiology

Assessment criteria, good (3)

You can:  a. use professional vocabulary systematically. b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.