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Infectious Diseases (2 cr)

Code: SH10060-3008

General information


Enrollment

01.04.2025 - 31.10.2025

Timing

15.09.2025 - 01.05.2026

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

1 - 100

Degree programmes

  • Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
  • Complementary Studies

Teachers

  • Riitta Muhonen

Teacher in charge

Riitta Muhonen

Groups

  • KAKS25
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2026
  • TOP25_26
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2025-2026

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

H-5