Fundamentals of Diabetes Nursing (5 cr)
Code: TH00DF12-3001
General information
Enrollment
02.07.2024 - 31.07.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
Teachers
- Heidi Lettojärvi
- Heidi Häll
- Marika Härkönen
Groups
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HLTITKDIAP24S
Learning outcomes
The student:
The student
- Recognizes different types of diabetes and understands the impact of the disease on glucose metabolism, as well as the medication treatments for different types of diabetes.
- Is able to implement comprehensive nursing care for diabetic patients in a goal-oriented manner based on evidence, ensuring continuity of care.
- Can support and motivate diabetic patients in their self-care.
- Understands the importance of preventive measures and can plan them, as well as identify and screen individuals at risk of diabetes in a manner appropriate for the client group.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed