Gerontological Nursing
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
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| Code: | SH00BC34 |
| Curriculum: | SH 2023 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2025-2026) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Lehtola, Kirsi |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Taking the course in advance? See the courses during the academic year 2024-2025.
Learning Outcomes
The student knows the key aspects of nursing for the elderly and understands the meaning of promoting the health of the elderly. The student is able to support the achievement and maintenance of the well-being, health and functional capacity of an elderly person and evaluates the changes that take place in these.
Student's Workload
Student's Workload: 81h
Online studies in Geriatrics 1 cr, Studies in nursing 2 cr (contact teaching 22 h, of which practice hours 4 h, independent study 32 h)
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Basic studies in nursing
Contents
Geriatrics online studies 1cr.
Assessment and maintenance of the elderly's functional capacity and resources.
Nutrition and exercise in the elderly. The importance of the environment and social relations.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Kelo, S., Launiemi, H., Takaluoma, M. & Tiittanen H. 2015. Ikääntynyt ihminen ja hoitotyö. Sanoma Pro.
Heikkinen E, Jyrkämä J, Rantanen T (toim.)2013. Gerontologia. Helsinki: Duodecim.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, online studies, exercises, group work and independent study
Assessment Criteria
Numerical evaluation on a scale of 0-5
Assessment Methods
Participation in contact teaching, participation in simulation, exam. Numeric assessment.