Introduction to Different Medical Specialities in Nursing Education I
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSHA0302 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SH 2010T |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2011-2012) |
| Credits: | 6 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Rasivirta, Eila |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S-TH-2A | 2011-08-29 – 2011-12-23 | Eila Rasivirta, Juhani Laakso, Jaana Mylläri, Sisko-Margit Osala, Virpi Kinnunen | Finnish | 2011-08-19 – 2011-09-04 |
| 3 | S-SH-2A | 2011-08-29 – 2012-04-27 | Eila Rasivirta, Juhani Laakso, Jaana Mylläri, Päivi Autio, Sisko-Margit Osala, Virpi Kinnunen | Finnish | 2011-08-19 – 2011-09-04 |
| 4 | S-SH-2B | 2011-08-29 – 2012-04-27 | Eila Rasivirta, Juhani Laakso, Jaana Mylläri, Pirjo Takala, Virpi Kinnunen | Finnish | 2011-08-19 – 2011-09-04 |
| 5 | S-TH-2B | 2011-10-24 – 2012-05-25 | Eila Rasivirta, Juhani Laakso, Jaana Mylläri, Sisko-Margit Osala, Virpi Kinnunen | Finnish | 2011-10-03 – 2011-11-18 |
Learning Outcomes
The student knows the most common medical and psychiatric diseases, special characteristics of elderly people´s diseases and the examination and treatmen methods. The student is familiar with the structure and functions of the human organism.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 162 h
- of which scheduled studies: 78 h
- of which autonomous studies: 84 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Anatomy and Physiology I
Basics of Pathology
Contents
The most common psychiatric illnesses, examination and treatment. The most common diseases in Finland,examination and treatment. Anatomy and physiology II. Geriatrics. Diabetes and the heart patient's and gout patient's diet.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material informed by the lecturers.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures 78 h, independent studying 84 h.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1
The student knows:
- how to tell about the most common diseases
- how to describe the most common methods of examination and treatment
- how to tell about the structure and functions of human organism and knows the basic concepts in Latin
Grade 3
The student
- is able to identify the effects of certain diseases on the patient's/the client's life
- is able to prepare the patient/ the client for different examinations and treatments
- knows the structure and functions of the human organism and is able to use the basic concepts also in Latin
Grade 5
The student
-is able to evaluate and understand the effects of certain diseases and the treatment of the patient
-is able to plan, prepare, implement and evaluate the treatment and examination of a patient/ client
- is able to understand the interaction between disease/health and the human organism and is able to use concepts in Latin on a professional level
Assessment Methods
Written Exams 100 %: numeric scale/ grading 0-5
Participating in the classes. Learning assignment pass/fail-evaluation