Medical care 3 (A-VI/4-1, A-VI/4-2) (2 cr)
Code: MK00DR26-3002
General information
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
0.5 op
RDI portion
0.5 op
Mode of delivery
75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Logistics and Marine Technology
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
12 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
- Terhi Hede
Teacher in charge
Terhi Hede
Groups
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MKKT23KAMarine Technology, full-time studies
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MKKT21SPMarine Technology, full-time studies
- 12.01.2024 13:00 - 16:00, Pakollinen läsnäolo: Terveydenhuolto 3 (A-VI/4-1, A-VI/4-2) MK00DR26-3002
- 19.01.2024 08:15 - 11:15, Pakollinen läsnäolo: Terveydenhuolto 3 (A-VI/4-1, A-VI/4-2) MK00DR26-3002
- 24.01.2024 08:15 - 11:15, Pakollinen läsnäolo: Terveydenhuolto 3 (A-VI/4-1, A-VI/4-2) MK00DR26-3002
- 25.01.2024 08:15 - 11:15, Pakollinen läsnäolo: Terveydenhuolto 3 (A-VI/4-1, A-VI/4-2) MK00DR26-3002
- 02.02.2024 08:15 - 11:15, Pakollinen läsnäolo: Terveydenhuolto 3 (A-VI/4-1, A-VI/4-2) MK00DR26-3002
- 09.02.2024 08:15 - 11:15, Pakollinen läsnäolo: Terveydenhuolto 3 (A-VI/4-1, A-VI/4-2) MK00DR26-3002
- 16.02.2024 08:15 - 11:15, Pakollinen läsnäolo: Terveydenhuolto 3 (A-VI/4-1, A-VI/4-2) MK00DR26-3002
- 02.04.2024 12:00 - 15:00, Nämä tunnit on poissaolojen paikkausta varten, kaikille ei siis ole opetusta, erveydenhuolto 3 (A-VI/4-1, A-VI/4-2) MK00DR26-3002
Objective
Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- providing medical assistance to an ill or injured person on board
- medical examination and recording of findings
- leading the planning, implementation and evaluation of onboard health and medical care
- maintaining the ship's dispensary and prescribing and dispensing medicines safely
- managing the techniques of drug treatment
- consulting medical doctors for instructions and acting in accordance with the instructions, Radiomedical
- principles of aseptic work
- preventing additional accidents and mitigating risks
Content
- management of onboard healthcare activities
- compliance with regulations concerning the ship's dispensary
- medical examination of an ill or injured person and recording of findings
- drug dosage and effect mechanisms
- recognition of allergies and immune responses
- command of available treatment methods in accordance with the 2015 Act on Ships' Medical Stores, independently or as per medical doctor's instructions via Radiomedical
- planning, implementation and evaluation of radiomedical communication and consultation
- literature and guidelines provided for the purposes of onboard health care such as Pharmaca Fennica and Medical Guidebook for Seafarers
- head and spinal injuries
- injuries of ear, nose, throat and eyes
- external and internal bleeding
- burns, scalds and frostbite
- fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries
- wounds and infections
- pain relief
- techniques of suturing and pressurising
- management of acute abdominal conditions
- minor surgical treatment
- dressing and bandaging
- illnesses and emergencies
- sexually transmitted diseases
- tropical and infectious diseases
- alcohol and drug abuse
- dental care
- gynecology, pregnancy and childbirth
- death at sea
- asepsis
- prevention of illnesses, disinfection, sterilization and pest control onboard a ship
- vaccinations
- medical log entries
- international and national maritime conventions
- observation in hospital A&E and ambulances
Opiskelumateriaali
- Ship Nursing Handbook, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Kustannus Oy Duodecim, 2019
- WHO, International Medical Guides for Ships, Geneva, latest edition.
- Laiva Pharmacy Decision 2015 at: https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2015/20150584
- Learning material shown in Learn.
- Oppiportti, You will be able to log in to Oppiportti with XAMK's domain names.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Study takes place in contact teaching and with a group. This learning pathway includes lectures, exercises, and online studies. Some of the studies are not tied to time and place. Final exam.
Healthcare 1 and 2 approved performance is a prerequisite for participation.
Learning pathway that speeds up studies:
The student will contact teachers if the student wishes to include, replace, use the AHOT procedure, or study this course.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
The course includes working life co-operation and the student can then go to see the patient work in emergency care for 1-3 shifts in an ambulance, if only such an internship can be found for the student.
The RDI activities.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
We agreed on the dates of the exams at the beginning of the course in the next few hours. The student can take the exam in the Exam when the next lessons and exercises have been successfully completed.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
- No.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
2 credits is 54 hours of student work including exam preparation.
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
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Further information
terhi.hede@xamk.fi
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Participation in exercises and contact teaching 100%, individual examination are prerequisites for completing the course and obtaining a certificate.
Qualifications
- Elementary first aid (A-VI/1-3)
- Medical care and first aid 2 (A-VI/4-1)
Further information
Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.