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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

  • 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