Nursing reception work and homecare nursing, theory and preclinical training (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to apply evidence-based data in reception work and in home nursing.
You are capable of professional and caring interactions with clients / patients of different ages and backgrounds, and with their close relations.
You understand the importance of multi-professional collaboration in overall care.
You know the client / patient care path, and you know the basics of service coordination.
You understand the activities of the private, public and third sectors as part of the care and service chain.
You are able to utilize digital solutions in reception work and in home nursing.
You recognize when a patient is in need of urgent care.
You are able to strengthen the patient's / client's skills in self-care and in the use of electronic services.
You know the fundamentals of vaccination skills and have knowledge of the national vaccination program.
You know the prevention, symptoms and treatment of vaccine-preventable infectious diseases.

Content

How do you apply evidence-based data to reception work and home nursing?
How do you take into account the patient's / client's age, background and culture in patient encounters and interactions?
What are the roles and responsibilities of different professional groups in reception work and in home nursing?
How do you guide the customer and their close relations in getting the services they need?
What is centralized customer and service coordination?
What does the care and service plan entail?
How do you implement digital solutions in reception work and home nursing?
How do you assess the need for urgent care?
How do you advance rehabilitation and health promotion in nursing?
How do you vaccinate properly and safely?
What vaccinations are included in the national vaccination program?
How do you guide the client / patient in matters related to vaccination?
What infectious diseases are vaccinated against?

Course material

- Ikonen, E-R. 2015. Kehittyvä kotihoito. Helsinki: Edita.
- Rokotusosaaminen: (Metropolian Moodle: Valtakunnallinen Rokotusosaamisen perusteet koulutuskokonaisuus).
- Muu opintojaksolla osoitettu materiaali

Study forms and methods

The importance of culture in nursing 1 credit: Individual studying, online studying.
Basics of vaccination 2 credits: Individual studying.
Nurse appointment work and homecare nursing 2 credits: Specialist lessons, individual studying, case learning, group work.
Preclinical training 1 credit: participating to the preclinical training days, 100 % presence is required.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Working life specialists lessons 3 hours.

Timing of exams and assignments

Rokotusosaamisen verkkotentin voi uusia kaksi kertaa kevään 2024 aikana itse valittuna ajankohtana.
Kulttuurin, vastaanotto- ja kotisairaanhoitotyön tenttien tarkemmat tiedot Learn-alustalla.

Student workload

The importance of culture in nursing 1 credit = 27 hours
Basics of vaccination 2 credits = 54 hours
Nurse appointment work and homecare nursing 2 credits = 54 hours
Preclinical training 1 credit = 27 hours

Further information

The importance of culture in nursing 1 credit: johanna.koskenniemi@xamk.fi
Basics of vaccination 2 credits: linda.metsala@xamk.fi
Nurse appointment work and homecare nursing 2 credits: johanna.koskenniemi@xamk.fi, linda.metsala@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The importance of culture in nursing 1 credit: pass/fail
Basics of vaccination 2 credits: pass/fail
Nurse appointment work and homecare nursing 2 credits: fail/1-5
Preclinical training 1 credit: participating to the preclinical training days, 100 % presence is required.