Rokotusosaamisen syventävät opinnotLaajuus (1 cr)

Objective

Purpose of the course This course will deepen your vaccination competence. Competences of the course Ethical competence in nursing Health promotion competence Internationalisation and communications competence Learning outcomes of the course After completing this course, you are able to evaluate your vaccination skills and understand the importance of maintaining them. You are able to contribute to the discussion on preventable diseases and vaccination. You understand the challenges of health promotion and vaccination in developing countries and in development projects. You are able to consider ethical issues related to vaccination and your own role as a vaccineer. You know how to guide and vaccinate clients from different groups. You understand the importance of vaccination coverage and the effects of large-scale vaccinations. You understand the key points about vaccines and vaccine safety. You know what vaccine safety is all about and you can discuss vaccine safety issues. You know how to talk to those who are hesitant or against vaccination.

Content

Ethics of vaccination Safety and efficacy of vaccinations Vaccination of different groups Meeting hesitants with vaccinations

Qualifications

Vaccination course

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved completion requires the completion of a course in National Vaccine Knowledge in accordance with separate criteria developed by the implementer.

Further information

The course is conducted in Moodle and is part of a nationwide training program.