Basic Elements of Health
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSHA0101 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SH 2011T |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2011-2012) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Salmu, Marita |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | S-TH-1A | 2011-08-29 – 2012-04-27 | Juhani Laakso, Jaana Mylläri, Marita Salmu | Finnish | 2011-08-19 – 2011-09-09 |
| 7 | 2011-08-29 – 2011-12-23 | Juhani Laakso, Jaana Mylläri, Johanna Latvala | Finnish | 2011-08-19 – 2011-09-09 | |
| 8 | S-SH-1A | 2011-08-29 – 2012-04-27 | Juhani Laakso, Jaana Mylläri, Marita Salmu | Finnish | 2011-08-19 – 2011-09-09 |
| 9 | S-SH-1B | 2011-08-29 – 2011-12-23 | Juhani Laakso, Jaana Mylläri, Marita Salmu | Finnish | 2011-08-19 – 2011-09-09 |
| 10 | S-SH-1CK | 2012-01-09 – 2012-06-01 | Juhani Laakso, Jaana Mylläri, Johanna Latvala | Finnish | 2011-12-07 – 2012-01-15 |
Learning Outcomes
The student is able to describe the human anatomy and physiology as a whole and is familiar with the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology both in Finnish and in Latin. The student is able to describe different microbes, ways of contagion and the human immune system. The student understands the principles of aseptic work and the causes for hospital infections as well as how to avoid and treat them. The student understands the basics of pathogenesis and pathology.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 72 h
- of which autonomous studies: 63 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites
Contents
Anatomy and physiology I. Basics of microbiology. Basics of pathology.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Bjålie, J.G., Haug, E., Sand, O., Sjaastad, Ö.V. & Toverud, K.C. Uusin painos. Ihminen,fysiologia ja anatomia. Helsinki. WSOY.
Karhumäki, Jonsson, Saros.2005. Mikrobit hoitotyön haasteena. Edita
Suomen kuntaliitto. Infektioiden torjunta sairaalassa. Uusin painos.
Other material recommended by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures 57 h, e-learning 24 h.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1
The student:
- Describes the main features of the most important scientific basics of health by using professional concepts partly also in Latin.
- Describes some of the risk factors of health, of their causes, of principles of preventing them as well as some of the factors causing diseases.
Grade 3
The student
- Describes the main features of the scientific basics of health using professional concepts also in Latin. Describes the major risk factors of health, their causes, principles of prevention as well as some of factors causing diseases.
Grade 5
The student
- Describes the scientific basics of health using professional concepts also in Latin.
- Describes the risk factors of health, their causes, principles of prevention as well as the factors causing diseases.
Assessment Methods
Exam Anatomy and physiology 75%, written exam Pathology 25%: numeric assesment.
Assignments: pass/fail.