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Vaccinations (2 cr)

Code: SWNS2018-3001

General information


Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

14.03.2022 - 15.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Face-to-face, 50 % Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing

Teachers

  • Jenni Ikola-Mäki

Teacher in charge

Jenni Ikola-Mäki

Groups

  • SNS20SG2
    Degree Programme in Nursing
  • SNS22VK
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies

Objective

Purpose of the course

In this course you will learn the basics of vaccination competence.

Competences of the course
Ethical competence in nursing
Health promotion competence
Internationalisation and communications competence

Outcomes

After completing this course, you understand the importance of vaccination and the ethical principles of the individual, the community and society.

You understand the importance of vaccination worldwide as a health-promoting activity.

You will have the capacity for evidence-based guidance and counseling on vaccinations.

You are be familiar with the vaccine preventable diseases, the national vaccination program and the adverse effects of vaccinations.

You can aseptically and safely vaccinate under supervision

Content

Effectiveness of vaccinations

Vaccination activities governed by laws and regulations

Knowledge of vaccination and vaccination skills

Client counselling in vaccination decision

Various vaccination techniques

Treatment of side effects

Location and time

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

Teaching methods

Laboratory and simulation teaching
Independent studying
Vaccination exam and portfolio

Employer connections

The course includes practicing the clinical skills in vaccination.

Exam schedules

Vaccination exam and two repetitions during the course.
Portfolio.

Student workload

Vaccination e-learning 2 ECTS, including one skill lab of 2hours.

Further information

exchange students 5
The evaluation of the vaccination course is passed / fail.
Assessment is based on the course objectives and national assessment criteria.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

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.