National Vaccination Competence Advanced ModuleLaajuus (1 cr)
Code: ST10006
Credits
1 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Hanne Timonen
Objective
You will be able to evaluate your vaccination skills and understand the importance of maintaining them
You will be able to take part in the debate on preventable diseases and vaccinations.
You will understand the challenges of health promotion and vaccination in developing countries and development projects.
You will be able to look at the ethical issues surrounding vaccination and your own work as a vaccineer.
You can guide and vaccinate clients belonging to different groups.
You know how to guide and vaccinate tourists and immigrants.
You will understand the importance of vaccination coverage and the implications of large-scale vaccinations.
You understand the key issues about the safety of vaccines and vaccinations.
You know what vaccination safety is all about and you can talk about it matters relating to the safety of vaccination.
You can talk to those who are hesitant or opposed to vaccination.
Content
In the section Deepening Vaccination Competence, the key contents are development as a vaccineer, the ethics of vaccination, vaccination of special groups, the health of tourists, the effectiveness and safety of vaccinations, and clients who are hesitant about vaccinations. You will have additional skills in guidance and counseling.
Enrollment
01.04.2025 - 30.04.2025
Timing
25.08.2025 - 14.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
- Hanne Timonen
Teacher in charge
Hanne Timonen
Groups
-
TOP25_26Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2025-2026
Objective
You will be able to evaluate your vaccination skills and understand the importance of maintaining them
You will be able to take part in the debate on preventable diseases and vaccinations.
You will understand the challenges of health promotion and vaccination in developing countries and development projects.
You will be able to look at the ethical issues surrounding vaccination and your own work as a vaccineer.
You can guide and vaccinate clients belonging to different groups.
You know how to guide and vaccinate tourists and immigrants.
You will understand the importance of vaccination coverage and the implications of large-scale vaccinations.
You understand the key issues about the safety of vaccines and vaccinations.
You know what vaccination safety is all about and you can talk about it matters relating to the safety of vaccination.
You can talk to those who are hesitant or opposed to vaccination.
Content
In the section Deepening Vaccination Competence, the key contents are development as a vaccineer, the ethics of vaccination, vaccination of special groups, the health of tourists, the effectiveness and safety of vaccinations, and clients who are hesitant about vaccinations. You will have additional skills in guidance and counseling.
Location and time
The course will take place on the date announced.
Materials
The course includes the necessary material.
Teaching methods
The course is completed as an independent online course in Moodle.
Exam schedules
The course includes an exam. The first exam is the actual exam and can be repeated two (2) times during the course.
Completion alternatives
No optional performance options
Student workload
1 credit = 27 hours of student work.
Further information
Participation in the course requires a previous approved completion of the 2 ECTS course Fundamentals of Vaccination Competence.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is done on a scale of passed - needs to be supplemented - failed
A passed performance includes successfully completing the course, returning the written assignment, and successfully taking the exam.
The teacher has the right to request that the written assignment be supplemented as needed.
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
13.01.2025 - 31.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
- Hanne Timonen
Teacher in charge
Hanne Timonen
Groups
-
STNS22Public Health Nurse, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
Objective
You will be able to evaluate your vaccination skills and understand the importance of maintaining them
You will be able to take part in the debate on preventable diseases and vaccinations.
You will understand the challenges of health promotion and vaccination in developing countries and development projects.
You will be able to look at the ethical issues surrounding vaccination and your own work as a vaccineer.
You can guide and vaccinate clients belonging to different groups.
You know how to guide and vaccinate tourists and immigrants.
You will understand the importance of vaccination coverage and the implications of large-scale vaccinations.
You understand the key issues about the safety of vaccines and vaccinations.
You know what vaccination safety is all about and you can talk about it matters relating to the safety of vaccination.
You can talk to those who are hesitant or opposed to vaccination.
Content
In the section Deepening Vaccination Competence, the key contents are development as a vaccineer, the ethics of vaccination, vaccination of special groups, the health of tourists, the effectiveness and safety of vaccinations, and clients who are hesitant about vaccinations. You will have additional skills in guidance and counseling.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 25.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Hanne Timonen
Teacher in charge
Hanne Timonen
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
Objective
You will be able to evaluate your vaccination skills and understand the importance of maintaining them
You will be able to take part in the debate on preventable diseases and vaccinations.
You will understand the challenges of health promotion and vaccination in developing countries and development projects.
You will be able to look at the ethical issues surrounding vaccination and your own work as a vaccineer.
You can guide and vaccinate clients belonging to different groups.
You know how to guide and vaccinate tourists and immigrants.
You will understand the importance of vaccination coverage and the implications of large-scale vaccinations.
You understand the key issues about the safety of vaccines and vaccinations.
You know what vaccination safety is all about and you can talk about it matters relating to the safety of vaccination.
You can talk to those who are hesitant or opposed to vaccination.
Content
In the section Deepening Vaccination Competence, the key contents are development as a vaccineer, the ethics of vaccination, vaccination of special groups, the health of tourists, the effectiveness and safety of vaccinations, and clients who are hesitant about vaccinations. You will have additional skills in guidance and counseling.
Teaching methods
The study course is completed online, in the Moodle environment, but it includes assignments to be evaluated by the teacher
Student workload
1 credits correspond to 27 hours of the student's work
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 31.10.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 200
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
- Hanne Timonen
Teacher in charge
Hanne Timonen
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
Objective
You will be able to evaluate your vaccination skills and understand the importance of maintaining them
You will be able to take part in the debate on preventable diseases and vaccinations.
You will understand the challenges of health promotion and vaccination in developing countries and development projects.
You will be able to look at the ethical issues surrounding vaccination and your own work as a vaccineer.
You can guide and vaccinate clients belonging to different groups.
You know how to guide and vaccinate tourists and immigrants.
You will understand the importance of vaccination coverage and the implications of large-scale vaccinations.
You understand the key issues about the safety of vaccines and vaccinations.
You know what vaccination safety is all about and you can talk about it matters relating to the safety of vaccination.
You can talk to those who are hesitant or opposed to vaccination.
Content
In the section Deepening Vaccination Competence, the key contents are development as a vaccineer, the ethics of vaccination, vaccination of special groups, the health of tourists, the effectiveness and safety of vaccinations, and clients who are hesitant about vaccinations. You will have additional skills in guidance and counseling.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 15.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 08.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 10
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Hanne Timonen
Teacher in charge
Hanne Timonen
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
Objective
You will be able to evaluate your vaccination skills and understand the importance of maintaining them
You will be able to take part in the debate on preventable diseases and vaccinations.
You will understand the challenges of health promotion and vaccination in developing countries and development projects.
You will be able to look at the ethical issues surrounding vaccination and your own work as a vaccineer.
You can guide and vaccinate clients belonging to different groups.
You know how to guide and vaccinate tourists and immigrants.
You will understand the importance of vaccination coverage and the implications of large-scale vaccinations.
You understand the key issues about the safety of vaccines and vaccinations.
You know what vaccination safety is all about and you can talk about it matters relating to the safety of vaccination.
You can talk to those who are hesitant or opposed to vaccination.
Content
In the section Deepening Vaccination Competence, the key contents are development as a vaccineer, the ethics of vaccination, vaccination of special groups, the health of tourists, the effectiveness and safety of vaccinations, and clients who are hesitant about vaccinations. You will have additional skills in guidance and counseling.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2022 - 31.01.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 16.06.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
- Hanne Timonen
Teacher in charge
Hanne Timonen
Groups
-
STAK23Public Health Nurse, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Objective
You will be able to evaluate your vaccination skills and understand the importance of maintaining them
You will be able to take part in the debate on preventable diseases and vaccinations.
You will understand the challenges of health promotion and vaccination in developing countries and development projects.
You will be able to look at the ethical issues surrounding vaccination and your own work as a vaccineer.
You can guide and vaccinate clients belonging to different groups.
You know how to guide and vaccinate tourists and immigrants.
You will understand the importance of vaccination coverage and the implications of large-scale vaccinations.
You understand the key issues about the safety of vaccines and vaccinations.
You know what vaccination safety is all about and you can talk about it matters relating to the safety of vaccination.
You can talk to those who are hesitant or opposed to vaccination.
Content
In the section Deepening Vaccination Competence, the key contents are development as a vaccineer, the ethics of vaccination, vaccination of special groups, the health of tourists, the effectiveness and safety of vaccinations, and clients who are hesitant about vaccinations. You will have additional skills in guidance and counseling.
Evaluation scale
H-5