Basis of physiologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Basic body functions

Anatomy and physiology of body parts undergoing pathological changes while aging

Concepts and laws of preventing infections

Significance of infections to individuals and society

Content

Anatomy and physiology 2 ECTS credits:

Body functions and relationships between them

Circulation, respiration, digestive system and urination

Microbiology and infection disease and preventing of infections 3 ECTS credits:

Features of microbes

Infection

Immunology

Common infectious diseases

Infection preventing

Protection against infections, hygiene of hands

Methods of protection against infections

Materials

Bases of pharmacotherapy 5 ECTS credits
Gerontological nursing and nursing skills 5 ECTS credits
Home care and exercise 5 ECTS credits
Inpatient care in elderly care and exercise 5 ECTS credits

Evaluation

Assessment criteria level 3: entry-level know-how and skills
Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with customers, users and target groups.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.