Microbiology and epidemiologyLaajuus (5 cr)

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 to maintain health and prevent diseases in your work in the naprapath profession.

Content

What are the human body's defense systems?

What do bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology mean?

What is infectious disease legislation and how to prevent infections?

What are the basics of epidemiology and epidemiological research?

Evaluation

Students can:
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.