Vaccinations (2 cr)

Code: SWNS2018-3009

General information

Enrollment: 18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 10.03.2025 - 11.05.2025
Implementation is running.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 2 cr

Local portion: 2 cr

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: Johanna Rinne

Teacher in charge: Jenni Ikola-Mäki

Groups: SNS25VK
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies; SNS23SG2
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing

Course: SWNS2018

Realization has 4 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 8 h 0 min.

Time	Topic	Location
Thu 13.03.2025 time 09:00 - 10:30 (1 h 30 min)	Vaccinations SWNS2018-3009	Webinar
Mon 24.03.2025 time 10:00 - 11:30 (1 h 30 min)	Vaccinations SWNS2018-3009	P2_D206 Mäntyluokka
Mon 07.04.2025 time 12:30 - 14:00 (1 h 30 min)	Guidance for vaccination portfolio /Vaccinations SWNS2018-3009	Webinar
Mon 28.04.2025 time 12:15 - 15:45 (3 h 30 min)	Vaccinations SWNS2018-3009	P2_D223 Perhehoitotila

Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

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 portfolio

Employer connections

The course includes practicing the clinical skills in vaccination.

Exam schedules

Vaccination portfolio and two repetitions during the course.

Student workload

Vaccination e-learning 2 ECTS, including webinar 3 hours, independent learning 47hours, one skill lab of 2hours and one contact lesson 2hours. = Total 54hours

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