Geriatric
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSHP1904 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | TH 2014 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2015-2016) |
| Credits: | 1 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Lehtola, Kirsi |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2015-2016
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | S-SH-1CK, S-SH-2B, S-SH-2C, S-TH-2A, S-TH-2B | 2015-10-19 – 2015-10-28 | Juhani Laakso, Päivi Autio | Finnish | 2015-08-14 – 2015-10-13 |
| 4 | S-SH-2A, S-SH-2DK | 2016-01-18 – 2016-04-30 | Juhani Laakso, Päivi Autio | Finnish | 2016-01-16 – 2016-03-12 |
Learning Outcomes
Special characteristics of elderly people´s diseases and the examination and treatment methods
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 27 h
-of which scheduled studies: 13 h
-of which autonomous studies: 14 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Anatomy and Physiology I
Basics of Pathology
Contents
The main diseases of the elderly
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material informed by the lecturer
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, independent studying
Assessment Criteria
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
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
Grade 1.
The student knows:
- how to tell about the most common diseases
- how to describe the most common methods of examination and treatment
Assessment Methods
Participating in the classes.
Written Exams 100 %: numeric scale/ grading 0-5