Infectious Diseases (2 cr)
Code: SH10060-3005
General information
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 28.01.2024
Timing
12.02.2024 - 26.04.2024
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
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Riitta Muhonen
Teacher in charge
Riitta Muhonen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 100. Open UAS: 100.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
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