Clinical Microbiology (3 ECTS)

Code: SOXCQ03-2003

General information

Enrollment: 14.11.2008 - 09.04.2009; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 17.03.2009 - 01.06.2009; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 3 ECTS

Mode of delivery: On-campus

Campus: Vanha viertotie 23

Teaching languages: Finnish

Seats: 1 - 40

Groups: SO07S1
Optometrian koulutusohjelma

Course: SOXCQ03

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Objective

Students understand the significance of microbiological knowledge in an Optometrist's work and possess capabilities to cut the transmission routes of communicable diseases. They are familiar with the most significant bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic diseases and know how to protect themselves against microbes causing infectious diseases in their work as Optometrists. Students are familiar with the functions of the antimicrobial defence mechanisms of organ systems and are capable of applying their aseptic knowledge based on microbiology in various working life situations.

Content

Research area of microbiology, basic knowledge of different groups of microbes, normal flora and its significance, routes of transmission and infectious diseases, defence system of the human body, cleaning contact lenses.

Materials

Hellstén S. (toim.) 2005: Kliininen mikrobiologia terveydenhuollossa. Suomen kuntaliitto, Helsinki. tai
Karhumäki E., Jonsson A., Saros M. 2005: Mikrobit hoitotyön haasteena. Edita, Helsinki.
Infektioiden torjunta sairaalassa. Suomen kuntaliitto. Helsinki

Teaching methods

Lecture
Guided assignments

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam
Learning assignment

Qualifications

Ophthalmology and Ocular Pharmacology