Knowledge

The student...

has knowledge of a selection of key genetic, non-genetic, and pathogenic disease processes, as well as important preventive measures at both individual and societal levels
has knowledge of vaccines, including different types, their contents, and their effects at both the individual and population levels
is familiar with the most common pathogens attacking humans and how they can be treated
is familiar with the most important disease prevention measures for individuals, particularly in light of individual genetic variations

Skills

The student...

can explain how to maintain good hygiene in medical practice and in society as a whole
can explain the function of vaccines in a broad sense, including the importance of herd immunity for vaccine effectiveness
can reason about how pathogens affect human health both physically and mentally
can reason about how individuals with risk factors for disease can be treated preventively to avoid illness from developing

General competence

The student...

can work in a knowledge-based manner to prevent infection and disease
can identify their own knowledge needs within the field and take responsibility for their own learning

Subject description 7137

Disease Prevention