Vaccination Skills - Basic and Advanced Studies (3cr)

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Objective

The student
*is able to describe the importance of vaccinations and guide and support the client in making a vaccination decision.
*knows how to vaccinate safely.
*is able to implement a national vaccination program, vaccination program for special groups and travelers, as well as provide health related advice.

Content

The skills needed for vaccination, vaccine-preventive diseases, and the benefits of vaccination.
Sources of reliable vaccination information.
National vaccination program and vaccines for children and adults.
Vaccines for special groups.
Vaccinations for travelers.
Preparation for vaccination, vaccination and after vaccination.
The ethics of vaccination.
Guidance and counseling related to vaccination.
Client support in vaccination decisions.

Materials

THL+ Metropolia materiaali verkkokurssilla

Teaching methods

verkko-opiskelu, lähiopetus:harjoitus- ja keskustelutunnit 4t

Student workload

3 op= 80t, jossa verkkotehtävät ja harjoitustunnit

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passed

The student
* is able to implement a national vaccination program, a special group vaccination program, and tourist vaccinations and related health counseling.
* can describe the importance of vaccinations and can guide and support the client in making a vaccination decision.
* can vaccinate safely and work with vaccines appropriately.

Failed

The student
* is unable to implement a national vaccination program, a special group vaccination program, and tourist vaccinations and related health counseling.
* cannot describe the importance of vaccinations and cannot guide and support the client in making a vaccination decision.
* does not know how to vaccinate safely and does not work with vaccines appropriately.