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Infectious Diseases (2cr)

Code: SH10060-3010

General information


Enrollment
01.04.2025 - 30.04.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
08.09.2025 - 28.09.2025
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SH)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
Riitta Muhonen
Teacher in charge
Riitta Muhonen
Groups
KAKS25
Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2025
SHFK26
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Blended Learning, Spring, 2026, Fast Track
Course
SH10060

Evaluation scale

H-5

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.

- Standard infection control precautions
- Respiratory tract infections
- Information about the Coronavirus
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Urinary tract infection
- Traveller's infections
- Sepsis

Content

- Standard infection control precautions
- Respiratory tract infections
- Information about the Coronavirus
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Urinary tract infection
- Traveller's infections
- Sepsis

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