Basics of the ECG (5 cr)
Code: AV00EO59-3003
General information
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
03.01.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Pulse, Open UAS and Continuing education
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 20
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Päivi Lifflander
Teacher in charge
Päivi Lifflander
Groups
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VV2022-2023Optional studies 2022-2023
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VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
You know the basics of heart anatomy and physiology.
You know the basics of taking a high-quality ECG.
You can systematically study and interpret the most common findings of the ECG in nursing.
You will strengthen your theoretical competence in how a nurse recognizes a normal ECG and the most common changes in the ECG.
Content
Anatomy and physiology of the heart. Online material and test 1.
Taking and recording a high-quality ECG. Online material and test 2.
Studying the ECG systematically and interpreting the most common findings in the ECG in nursing. Online material and test 3.
ECG exercises. Online material and final exam.
Materials
The study material is described on the learning platform.
Teaching methods
During the course the student studies independently. The course includes various learning tasks and familiarization with materials. The students progresses during 2 months. The teacher evaluates tests and exam on the 15 th and 30th of every month, except on the week 9 and in june and july.
Exam schedules
Student has 2 months time to study. Student completes three knowledge tests and a final exam, which is evaluated numerically.
Student workload
Student´s work amount is 135 hours.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation by EQF6-criterions.