Basics of safe nursingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Anatomy and physiology
You know the onset mechanisms of diseases and the resulting changes in the body.

Patient safety
You can promote patient safety and prevent danger situations in nursing.
You are familiar with the key information relating to patient and client safety.
You can comply with the privacy protection and safety demands of healthcare and social services.

Content

Anatomy and physiology
What are the basic structures and functions of blood circulation, respiration, digestion, urinary excretion, reproduction, human musculoskeletal system, sense, nervous system, hormone secretion, and skin?

Patient safety
What are the elements of patient safety culture in organisations?
How to prevent danger situations and infections in nursing?
What are the principles of aseptic working?

Accomplishment methods

Students can

a. use professional vocabulary and concepts systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.