Anatomy and Physiology (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

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Tavoitteet

Course is an important part of the basic studies related to Nursing.
As a participant of this course, you will concern yourself to the Anatomy and Physiology of a healthy human body. When you have passed this course, you`ll understand how the healthy human body behaves during different situations in life and you will be equipped with tools that you will need in the later phases of your studies as well as in the working life.

Learning outcomes:
You are able to define the structures and functions of the important organs, maintenance and control systems of the human body.
You are able to explain the capacities of the cardiovascular-, respiratory-, urinary and endocrine systems.
You understand the role of the lymphatic and sensory systems as well as humoral regulation of human metabolism and sensory systems and tissue repair.

Competences:
Customer Skills in the Health Care and Social Services Sector
Learning skills

Sisältö

Cytology; Structure and functions of the cells.
Histology; Structure, location and function of tissues
Support and locomotive system; skeletal structure, joints and peripheral muscles. Cardiovascular system: blood, heart, blood vessels, blood pressure, EKG and control mechanisms of the cardiovascular system
Respiratory system: airways, lungs, gas exchange, respiratory volumes and control mechanisms of the respiratory system
Digestive system; digestive tract, digestive organs, absorption of nutrients and control mechanisms of the digestive system.
Urinary system; structure and function of the Kidneys, urinary tract, urine formation and control mechanisms of the urinary system.
In addition, the contents include the nervous-, endocrine-, lymphatic and sensory systems connected with the regulation of vital functions.
Senses; vision and eye, auditory + balance and ear, olfactory and nose.
Tissue repair.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Sufficient 1
You can name concepts, databases and recommendations for nursing. You know the basics of using evidence-based information. You recognize nursing process and are able to describe the most common issues needing documentation. You recognize the responsibility associated with your professional role in evidence-based nursing and decision-making.


Satisfactory 2
You have an overview of the concepts, databases and recommendations used in nursing. You understand the basics of utilizing evidence-based information. You understand the nursing process and are able to describe the most common issues needing documentation. You can describe the responsibilities associated with your professional role in evidence-based nursing and decision-making.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

Good 3
You have an overview of the concepts, databases and recommendations used in nursing and are able to retrieve and utilize the information. You understand the basics of utilizing evidence-based information. You understand the nursing process and are able to justify the most common documentation in nursing. You understand the responsibility of your own professional role in evidence-based nursing and decision-making.

Very good 4
You have a broad understanding of the concepts, databases, and recommendations used in nursing, and can apply them. You know the process of nursing and justify the most common documentation in nursing. You can apply the responsibilities associated with your professional role in evidence-based nursing and decision-making.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

You have a great amount of knowledge, skills and reasoning from different perspectives. In an oral or written exam, the answers are fluent and comprehensive. You use the correct terminology in your answers and the content knowledge is extensive.