Vaccinations (2 cr)
Code: SWNS2018-3008
General information
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 25.08.2024
Timing
28.10.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Jenni Ikola-Mäki
- Johanna Rinne
Teacher in charge
Jenni Ikola-Mäki
Groups
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SNS23SG1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
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SNS24VSBachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
- 29.10.2024 08:15 - 09:45, Vaccinations SWNS2018-3008
- 20.11.2024 12:30 - 14:00, Vaccinations SWNS2018-3008
- 21.11.2024 12:15 - 13:45, Vaccinations SWNS2018-3008
- 12.12.2024 14:30 - 18:00, Vaccinations SWNS2018-3008
Objectives
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
Time and location
The course is conducted in Moodle and is part of a nationwide training program.
The course has four compulsory lectures: two online and two at the campus. Lectures are approximately every two weeks starting from the beginning of the course. Most of the workload consists independent work.
Teaching methods
Laboratory and simulation teaching
Independent studying
Vaccination portfolio
Practical training and working life connections
The course includes practicing the clinical skills in vaccination.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Vaccination portfolio and two repetitions during the course.
Student workload
Vaccination e-learning 2 ECTS, including two webinars (1,5 hours each), independent learning (47 hours), one skill lab (2 hours) and one contact lesson (2 hours) = Total 54 hours
Further information for students
The evaluation of the vaccination course is passed / fail.
Assessment is based on the course objectives and national 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.
Further information
The course is conducted in Moodle and is part of a nationwide training program.