Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

In the study module, students will learn to prevent and control infectious diseases, and gain skills to perform nursing tasks related to vaccination.

After completing the course, the student
• Be aware of the obligations set by the Communicable Diseases Act and Regulation in nursing practice.
• Identify key and current national and global infectious diseases and understand how to prevent and manage them at the individual and population levels.
• Be familiar with diseases preventable through vaccination.
• Understand various types of vaccines and key information about vaccine composition.
• Be able to guide clients on vaccination-related matters.
• Be knowledgeable about vaccines included in the national vaccination program.
• Understand the principles of safe vaccination.

Content (course unit)

• Communicable Diseases Act and Regulation
• Generally hazardous diseases and Monitored communicable diseases
• Prevention and treatment of infectious diseases
• National vaccination program and diseases preventable through vaccination
• Different types of vaccines and vaccine composition
• Guidance related to vaccines
• Safe vaccination
• Traveler's health

Prerequisites (course unit)

30 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
• Is familiar with the obligations set by the Communicable Diseases Act and Regulation in nursing practice.
• Can identify some key infectious diseases and knows how to prevent and manage them at the individual and population levels.
• Understands different types of vaccines and their corresponding guidelines.
• Is aware of some vaccines included in the national vaccination program.
• Understands the principles of vaccination.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
• Is knowledgeable about the obligations set by the Communicable Diseases Act and Regulation in nursing practice.
• Can identify key national and global infectious diseases and understands how to prevent and manage them at the individual and population levels.
• Understands different types of vaccines and their corresponding guidelines.
• Can guide clients on vaccination matters.
• Is aware of vaccines included in the national vaccination program.
• Understands the principles of safe vaccination.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
• Is well-versed in the obligations set by the Communicable Diseases Act and Regulation in nursing practice.
• Can identify key and current national and global infectious diseases, understanding how to prevent and manage them at the individual and population levels.
• Knows different types of vaccines and can apply vaccination expertise in various vaccine contexts.
• Can provide individualized guidance to clients on vaccination matters.
• Is familiar with vaccines included in the national vaccination program. Proficient in the principles of safe vaccination.

Assessment scale

0-5