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Evaluation of patients' clinical stateLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: HT00DV16

Credits

5 op

Objective

You deepen your comprehension of the normal/abnormal structure and function of the human body.
You understand the basics of clinical examination techniques (inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion) in the comprehensive assessment of a patient's clinical condition from a nurse's perspective to support independent decision-making.
You understand the importance of patient history in clinical assessment.
You are able to identify abnormal findings and situations that require consultation with a doctor.
You are able to independently carry out patient clinical assessment using various assessment techniques and equipment within the context of a nurse's competence.
You understand the differences between a nurse's and doctor's areas of responsibility in clinical patient assessment.

Content

How do you improve your comprehension of the normal/abnormal structure and function of the human body?
What is the meaning of patient history in clinical assessment?
How do you carry out a patient clinical assessment using various assessment techniques and equipment?
• skin
• respiratory and circulatory systems
• abdomen
• ear, nose and throat
• eyes
• neurology
• musculoskeletal system

What does a full clinical assessment include?

What are the differences between a nurse's and doctor's areas of responsibility in clinical patient assessment?

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

22 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Riitta Riikonen
  • Jussi Hänninen
  • Sari Pölönen
  • Miia Myllymäki
Teacher in charge

Jussi Hänninen

Groups
  • HYS2023-2024
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Objective

You deepen your comprehension of the normal/abnormal structure and function of the human body.
You understand the basics of clinical examination techniques (inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion) in the comprehensive assessment of a patient's clinical condition from a nurse's perspective to support independent decision-making.
You understand the importance of patient history in clinical assessment.
You are able to identify abnormal findings and situations that require consultation with a doctor.
You are able to independently carry out patient clinical assessment using various assessment techniques and equipment within the context of a nurse's competence.
You understand the differences between a nurse's and doctor's areas of responsibility in clinical patient assessment.

Content

How do you improve your comprehension of the normal/abnormal structure and function of the human body?
What is the meaning of patient history in clinical assessment?
How do you carry out a patient clinical assessment using various assessment techniques and equipment?
• skin
• respiratory and circulatory systems
• abdomen
• ear, nose and throat
• eyes
• neurology
• musculoskeletal system

What does a full clinical assessment include?

What are the differences between a nurse's and doctor's areas of responsibility in clinical patient assessment?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

01.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

22 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Riitta Riikonen
  • Jussi Hänninen
  • Sari Pölönen
  • Miia Myllymäki
Teacher in charge

Jussi Hänninen

Groups
  • HYS2022-2023

Objective

You deepen your comprehension of the normal/abnormal structure and function of the human body.
You understand the basics of clinical examination techniques (inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion) in the comprehensive assessment of a patient's clinical condition from a nurse's perspective to support independent decision-making.
You understand the importance of patient history in clinical assessment.
You are able to identify abnormal findings and situations that require consultation with a doctor.
You are able to independently carry out patient clinical assessment using various assessment techniques and equipment within the context of a nurse's competence.
You understand the differences between a nurse's and doctor's areas of responsibility in clinical patient assessment.

Content

How do you improve your comprehension of the normal/abnormal structure and function of the human body?
What is the meaning of patient history in clinical assessment?
How do you carry out a patient clinical assessment using various assessment techniques and equipment?
• skin
• respiratory and circulatory systems
• abdomen
• ear, nose and throat
• eyes
• neurology
• musculoskeletal system

What does a full clinical assessment include?

What are the differences between a nurse's and doctor's areas of responsibility in clinical patient assessment?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

22 - 28

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Jussi Hänninen
Teacher in charge

Jussi Hänninen

Groups
  • HYS2022-2023

Objective

You deepen your comprehension of the normal/abnormal structure and function of the human body.
You understand the basics of clinical examination techniques (inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion) in the comprehensive assessment of a patient's clinical condition from a nurse's perspective to support independent decision-making.
You understand the importance of patient history in clinical assessment.
You are able to identify abnormal findings and situations that require consultation with a doctor.
You are able to independently carry out patient clinical assessment using various assessment techniques and equipment within the context of a nurse's competence.
You understand the differences between a nurse's and doctor's areas of responsibility in clinical patient assessment.

Content

How do you improve your comprehension of the normal/abnormal structure and function of the human body?
What is the meaning of patient history in clinical assessment?
How do you carry out a patient clinical assessment using various assessment techniques and equipment?
• skin
• respiratory and circulatory systems
• abdomen
• ear, nose and throat
• eyes
• neurology
• musculoskeletal system

What does a full clinical assessment include?

What are the differences between a nurse's and doctor's areas of responsibility in clinical patient assessment?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed