• Medical Studies (SWNS2012-3002),
         30.08.2022 – 27.12.2023,  5 cr  (SNS22VS, ...) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Purpose
    In this course you will learn the basics of internal medicine, psychiatry, anesthesiology, surgery and infectious diseases.

    Competences
    Evidence-based and decision-making competence
    Clinical competence
    Client competence in Health and Social care

    Outcomes
    You will know the etiology of the diseases and the most important medical specialties.
    You understand medical treatment processes as part of health services.
    You will be able to use related sciences that supports knowledge in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing.
    Course contents
    Neurological diseases
    heart diseases
    Diabetes
    Asthma
    Cancer Treatments
    Substance Abuse
    depressive disorders
    psychoses
    anxiety disorders
    Basics of Orthopedics and Traumatology
    Basics of acute and emergency care
    Thorax and vascular surgery
    gastroenterology
    Preparing for anesthesia
    Forms of basic anesthesia and related complications
    Basic monitoring and medication in anesthetized patient
    Basics of microbiology
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Sufficient 1
    You can name the etiological factors of the diseases.
    You are able to list the most common Internal Diseases, Psychiatric Diseases, Surgical Diseases, and their monitoring and treatment, and the most common anesthesia methods.


    Satisfactory 2
    You can name the etiological factors of the diseases.
    You are able to describe the most common Internal Diseases, Psychiatric Diseases, Surgical Diseases and their monitoring and treatment, and the most common methods of anesthesia.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    Good 3
    You understand the importance of etiological factors in the development of diseases.
    Can describe and justify the methods used to monitor and treat the most common internal, psychiatric and surgical conditions
    You are able to describe and justify the use of the most common anesthetic methods.


    Very Good 4
    You understand the importance of etiological factors in the development of diseases.
    You apply medical knowledge when planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Excellent 5
    You understand the importance of etiological factors in the development of diseases
    You apply and evaluate medical information to support clinical decision making.
    Language of instruction

    English

    Location and time

    The course will be implemented along several semesters and will be connected with ongoing courses according to topic.

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Independent online learning

    Lecturer(s)

    Marina Hirjaba

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Duodecim, Evidence Based Medical Guidelines

    Lecturer(s)

    Tiia Luotojoki, Wenbing Wang, Marina Hirjaba, Sirpa Sandelin

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Exam schedule will be informed during the course.

    Timing

    30.08.2022 - 27.12.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Independent study and exams 135h

    Enrollment

    01.11.2021 - 25.08.2022

    Groups
    • SNS22VS
    • SNS21SG2
    • SNS21SG1
    Assessment methods

    exchange student 5

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Health and Social Studies