Curricula

Objectives

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

Learning materials and recommended literature

E-learning material of the course

Teaching methods

E-learning in Metropolia´s Moodle: independent studying of the material, course portfolio, pop up - and self reflection tasks, online test

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Online test and two retests

Student workload

Independent studying 27h

Further information for students

Assessment is based on the course objectives and assessment criteria.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

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

Prerequisites

Vaccination course

Further information

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