Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and explain the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body
- examine a patient using basic nursing skills
- give first aid

Implementation and methods of teaching

Course consists of key lectures and learning assignments, group assignments, practical training of clinical skills and final exams.

Timing and attendance

Contact teaching and practical training sessions on fall semester 2024.

Learning material and recommended literature

Anatomy and physiology
-Principles of human anatomy and physiology, Gerald J Tortora and Bryan H Derrickson or equivalent text book.
-Lecture materials and pre-lecture assignments in Moodle

Examination of a patient and first aid:

- Learning material in Moodle
- Pre Tasks regarding practice lessons
- - First Aid instructions (UK)
https://www.redcross.org.uk/first-aid

Exam retakes

See course's timetable in TimeEdit ja resit exams in Exam.

Contents

Learning objectives:
Anatomy and physiology
-Student can recognize and explain phenomenon and structures of a human body and understands mechanisms of abnormal physiological function.

Examination of a patient:
-Student learns how to assess patient`s condition by using the ABCDE- approach.

First aid:
-Student learns how to act in different first aid situations

Contents:
Anatomy and physiology
-Structure of human body and function in cell, tissue, organ and organ system levels.
-- Principals of medical biochemistry
-- Anatomical terminology
-- Cell membrane
-- Structure of nervous tissue, resting membrane potential and action potential, synapses
-- Blood and lymfa structures
-- Heart and circulatory system
-- Respiratory system digestion
-- Urinary discretion
-- Fluid balance and acid-base balance
-- Digestion
-- Immune system
-- Joints and cervical spine
-- Concepts of nervous system structure, spinal structures, brain
-- Higher brain functions
-- Autonomic nervous system

Examination of a patient and first aid:
- ABCDE-approach
- CPR
- Using the AED-device
- Unconscious patient
- Anaphylaxia
- Patient in a shock
- Trauma first aid
- Cardiac infarctation

Assessment criteria

Anatomy and physiology:
- Evaluation consists of two final exams and smaller assignments. In order to pass the exams student must gain 50 % of each exam's maximum points.

Examination of a patient and first aid:

- Participation in lectures and first aid training sessions
- Returning the Pre Tasks related to practice lessons
-Accepted grade from first aid exam

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Student fails the exam and/or does not participate to the mandatory practical skill training sessions.
Student does not submit required pre tasks concerning the first aid practice lessons.

Content of the pre tasks are insufficient or false.
Inability to perform first aid procedures in practical sessions.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Anatomy and physiology:
- The students names human anatomical structures in english and latin but fails to use medical and nursing terminology in a consistent manner. Student recognizes main concepts of medical biochemistry but fails to discover the significance to cellular or organ function in detail. Student is able to classify the anatomical structures and basic physiology of organs and organ systems but is not able to conclude finer differences in normal and abnormal function in detail.

Examination and first aid:
- Student knows the basic methods of first aid and examination, but does not know how to apply theory in practice.
-Student knows the basics of patient examination, but does not know how to apply it in to practice.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Anatomy and physiology:
- The students recognizes human anatomical structures and names them in english and in latin using understandable medical and nursing terminology. Students recognizes concepts of medical biochemistry and can reason the meaning of medical biochemistry in physiology. Student classifies human structures and functions from cellular level to organ level and is able to relate the normal anatomical structures and physiology from pathological structures and pathophysiology.

Examination and first aid:
- The student recognizes basic first aid situations and in some form manages to apply theory to practice.
- The student knows the basics of patient examination and knows how to apply it into practice some way.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Anatomy and physiology:
- The students recognizes human anatomical structures and names them in english and in latin using appropriate medical and nursing terminology fluently. Student can reason the medical biochemistry and physiology from cellular components of the tissue to the level of organs and organ systems. The student correlates the differences in structure or function between normal and abnormal anatomy or physiology and estimates how pathological physiology affects patient well-being.

Examination:
- Student knows the basics of patient examination and is able to apply those findings into practice.
- Student can apply learned first aid skills into practice in a right way.
- Student shows knowledge between physiology and practice.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the scientific basis, values, ethical principles and guidelines of nursing
- identify different client groups in nursing
- describe the starting points and principles of customer guidance
- list data protection and security requirements and social legislation for social and health care
- explain the main principles of social and health documentation and plan the nursing process

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, online workshops, independent studies

Learning material and recommended literature

Books:
Blomqvist M., Rummukainen T., Sainio T., Simola T. & Tyrisevä-Ryösö M. Hoitotyön perusosaaminen. 2022. Sanoma Pro Oy Digital book available with English translation program
Bunker Rosdahl, C. & Kowalski, M. T. (2017) Textbook of Basic Nursing 11th ed. Wolters Kluwer
Bastable, S. B. (2016) Essentials of Patient Education 2nd Ed. or newer (ebook available in library)
Weston, D., Burgess, A. & Roberts, S. (2017) Infection Prevention and Control at a Glance
Sandars, J. & Cook, G. (2007) ABC of Patient Safety, BMJ Books
Vincent, C. (2010) Patient Safety, Wiley & Sons (ebook available in library)
Waterson, P. (2018) Patient Safety Culture: Theory, Methods and Application (ebook available in library)
Alli, B. O. (2008 or newer) Fundamental Principles of Occupational Health and Safety, ILO

Other given material

Alternative completion methods

Students with Finnish/European practical nurse degree can prove their knowledge by RPL process in a form of exam. Separate enrollment for exam required.

Exam retakes

Resit exams in Exam facilities.

Learning environment

Contact learning at campus
Digital learning environment

Student time use and work load

1 ects equals 27 hours of work, altogether 5 ects = 135 hours

Contents

Principles of nursing, values, ethical principles and guidelines
Sustainable development
Different client groups in nursing
Principles of client education
The secrecy and non-disclosure requirements
The essential principles of nursing process and documentation

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria

The numeral course grade consists of exam grade and level of participation in lectures and seminars.
Participating in seminars is mandatory for approved course.
All assignments need to approved.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Exam failed and/or other parts of the course not approved (assignments and seminar participation).

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can name the principles, values and ethical guidelines of nursing
The student is able to recognize different client groups in nursing
The student is able to describe the principles of client education
The student can name the requirements of secrecy and disclosure
The student is able to describe the essential principles of nursing process and documentation

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student
- can implement the principles, values and ethical guidelines of nursing
- is able to understand the meaning of different client groups in nursing
- is able to describe and implement the principles of client education
- can utilize the requirements of secrecy and disclosure
- is able to understand the essential principles of nursing process and documentation

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student
- can name, implement and assess the principles, values and ethical guidelines of nursing
- is able to assess the meaning different client groups in nursing
- is able to plan, implement and assess the principles of client education
- can interpret the requirements of secrecy and disclosure
- is able to manage the essential principles of nursing process and documentation