Microbiology, asepsis and first aidLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student knows the basic principles of microbiology, and considers the importance of bacteria, Archaea, fungi, viruses, algae and Protozoa in his/her professional activities. Through asepsis he/she knows how to avoid the risk of infections. The student can give first aid in an emergency and in connection with the most common accidents and cases of illness.

Content

- micro-organisms and diseases connected to them, ways of infection and the defence mechanisms of the human body
- hygiene, sterilization and disinfecting
- basic knowledge and skills equivalent to EA1 (basic course in first aid).

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.