Microbiology and epidemiology (5 cr)
Code: NA00DH52-3003
General information
Enrollment
06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Naprapathy
Teachers
- Marja Turkki
- Taina Lehtonen
Teacher in charge
Marja Turkki
Groups
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NAKT20SPNaprapathy, full-time studies
Objective
You learn the basics of microbiology and immunology.
You strengthen your knowledge of cell biology.
You understand the importance of hygiene in health care.
You get to know epidemiology and epidemiological research.
You are able to apply microbiology and epidemiology knowledge in your work to maintain health and prevent disease in the naprapath profession.
Content
What are the human body's defense systems?
What do bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology mean?
What is infectious disease legislation and how to prevent infection?
What are the basics of epidemiology and epidemiological research?
Evaluation scale
1-5