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National Vaccination Competence Advanced Module (1 cr)

Code: ST10006-3002

General information


Enrollment

01.04.2023 - 15.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 08.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

10 - 10

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Nursing

Teachers

  • Hanne Timonen

Teacher in charge

Hanne Timonen

Groups

  • TOP23_24
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024

Objective

You will be able to evaluate your vaccination skills and understand the importance of maintaining them
You will be able to take part in the debate on preventable diseases and vaccinations.
You will understand the challenges of health promotion and vaccination in developing countries and development projects.
You will be able to look at the ethical issues surrounding vaccination and your own work as a vaccineer.
You can guide and vaccinate clients belonging to different groups.
You know how to guide and vaccinate tourists and immigrants.
You will understand the importance of vaccination coverage and the implications of large-scale vaccinations.
You understand the key issues about the safety of vaccines and vaccinations.
You know what vaccination safety is all about and you can talk about it matters relating to the safety of vaccination.
You can talk to those who are hesitant or opposed to vaccination.

Content

In the section Deepening Vaccination Competence, the key contents are development as a vaccineer, the ethics of vaccination, vaccination of special groups, the health of tourists, the effectiveness and safety of vaccinations, and clients who are hesitant about vaccinations. You will have additional skills in guidance and counseling.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected