Clinical Training in Gerontological NursingLaajuus (10 cr)
Code: AH00CS97
Credits
10 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
The student is able to
- carry out comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) and support the functional capacity of an elderly person
- work as an expert in a multi-professional working group
- apply evidence-based treatment recommendations in the treatment and guidance of an elderly client
- assess and implement pharmacotherapy for an elderly client and guide the elderly client and their loved ones with safe pharmacotherapy
- lead his/her own actions according to the sustainable development principles
- assess the care of an elderly person, justify his/her own actions and those of the work community from an ethical perspective
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
06.11.2023 - 17.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Miia Tyrisevä-Ryösö
Groups
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HLPRPARA21SHB
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- carry out comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) and support the functional capacity of an elderly person
- work as an expert in a multi-professional working group
- apply evidence-based treatment recommendations in the treatment and guidance of an elderly client
- assess and implement pharmacotherapy for an elderly client and guide the elderly client and their loved ones with safe pharmacotherapy
- lead his/her own actions according to the sustainable development principles
- assess the care of an elderly person, justify his/her own actions and those of the work community from an ethical perspective
Assessment scale
1-5