Gerontological Nursing (3 cr)

Code: SHZP1510-0S0H2

General information

Enrollment: 03.08.2020 - 30.08.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 31.08.2020 - 18.12.2020
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 3 cr

Local portion: 1 cr

Virtual portion: 2 cr

Unit: School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages: Finnish

Seats: 0 - 40

Teachers: Irmeli Matilainen

Teacher in charge: Irmeli Matilainen

Groups: ZJA20KSSM
Avoin amk, HYVI, Sairaanhoitajan polkuopinnot (monimuotototeutus); SAR20KM
Sairaanhoitaja

Course: SHZP1510

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Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

31.8.-25.10.2020

Objective

The student can identify the changes related to healthy aging, as well as common health and functional problems that are threats to older adults wellbeing and functional capacity. S/he understands the health of the elderly. utilize valid and reliable age-specific assessment tools and evidence-based interventions to assess and promote successful aging and functional ability of older adults.

Content

Gerontological Nursing concept and the role nurses in multidisciplinary team.
Elderly people and their families as clients in health care.
The aging process and its impact on the nursing process and nursing.
Assessment of health and functional ability of older persons and evidence based helping methods.
Memory disorders.
special features of pharmacotherapy among the elderly.

Location and time

31.8.-25.10.20

Materials

The materials of the course are available on Optima.

Teaching methods

Contact and distance learning + seminaari (8h), learning assignments and guidance discussions.

Employer connections

The course has content that supports working life skills and student:s own profession.

Exam schedules

The course does not have scheduled exams. The seminar is scheduled in advance.

International connections

Completion alternatives

The recognition of prior learning is not possible as a whole course. If the student has previous higher education level studies related to the topic, the recognition of the units can be discussed with the teacher.

Student workload

Orientation to Studies + contact lessons and seminar 8h - 1 cr (27 h)
Assignments 1cr (27h)
Independent learning 1cr (27h)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students identify the changes related to healthy aging, as well as common health and functional problems that are threats to older adults' wellbeing and functional capacity. They understand the health of the elderly and utilize valid and reliable age-specific assessment tools and evidence-based interventions to assess and promote successful aging and functional ability of older adults. They recognize the responsibility of nursing care and the role of multi-professional co-operation, in gerontological nursing.

Fail 0
The student does not achieve the objectives set for the course.

Qualifications

Further information

The course lasts from 31.8.20 until 25.10.2020.
More information: Irmeli.Matilainen@jamk.fi