Infectious Diseases (2 cr)
Code: SH10060-3001
General information
Enrollment
05.09.2022 - 30.09.2022
Timing
05.09.2022 - 30.11.2022
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 - 20
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Riitta Muhonen
- Kirsi Sallinen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi Sallinen
Groups
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SHNS21Nurse, Full-time studies, fall, 2021
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TOP22_23Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2022-2023
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SHAS22Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Blended Learning, Fall, 2022
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