Infectious Diseases (2 cr)
Code: SH10060-3006
General information
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 01.09.2024
Timing
16.09.2024 - 17.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 200
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Tiia Turunen
- Riitta Muhonen
Teacher in charge
Riitta Muhonen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 100. Open UAS: 100.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
Objective
The course focuses on some of the most common infectious diseases. After the course, you will be able to identify the infectious diseases covered in the course, and their causes and how to diagnose and treat them. Based on the client’s symptoms, you will be able to identify what the cause could be and you know how to refer the client to appropriate services.
Content
- Standard infection control precautions
- Respiratory tract infections
- Information about the Coronavirus
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Urinary tract infection
- Traveller's infections
- Sepsis
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected