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
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KAKS25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2026
-
TOP25_26Other 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