Basics of physiologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know basic body functions.
You know the anatomy and physiology of body parts undergoing pathological changes while aging.
You know the concepts and laws of preventing infections.
You understand the significance of infections to individuals and society.

Content

How do the body functions work and what is relationships between them?
How do blood circulation, respiration, digestive system and urination work?
What kind of features do microbes have?
What is infection?
How do immunological processes work?
What are the characteristics of the most common infectious diseases?
What is infection preventing?
What is the importance of asepsis and hand hygiene?
What are aseptic methods?

Accomplishment methods

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 clients, users and target groups.
e. use the key models and methods of the professional field.
f. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.