Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- justify the need for vaccination to the individual, the community and society and find out the legislation underlying the vaccination
- describe the diseases to be prevented by vaccination, the benefits of vaccination and preventive measures in disease prevention
- find out the vaccines included in the national vaccination program, the different types of vaccines and the basics of the chemical composition of the vaccines
- guide the client based on the latest evidence-based information and based on a good client experience
- vaccinate safely and skillfully, considering the preparation of vaccinations, the different vaccination techniques and the precautions involved in vaccination
- identify the anaphylactic reaction and start the necessary treatment s procedures and guide the client for further treatment

Teaching methods

Vaccinations contact and workshop compulsory attendance (Pamela Jokisalo)

Learning materials and recommended literature

All material given during the lectures
Articles posted in Canvas

Students workload

Vaccinations theory and workshops 1.5 cr = 54 hours of student workload

Content and scheduling

Groups for vaccination workshops will be given during orientation. Compulsory attendance in both theory and workshops.

Further information for students

Vaccinations theory and workshops Pass/Fail

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

Pass/Fail