Gerontological nursing, theory and preclinical training (5 cr)
Code: BN00EO71-3004
General information
- Enrollment
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07.04.2025 - 21.04.2025
Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
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01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Department of Social Services and Health Care
- Campus
- Savonlinna Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 20 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Teachers
- Anu Muhonen
- Niina Luukkonen
- Sari Pölönen
- Teacher in charge
- Sari Pölönen
- Groups
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BNSA24SPNursing, full-time studies
- Course
- BN00EO71
Realization has 19 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 44 h 30 min.
Time | Topic | Location |
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Mon 01.09.2025 time 10:00 - 11:30 (1 h 30 min) |
Info: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA328
Teorialuokka
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Tue 02.09.2025 time 12:30 - 14:00 (1 h 30 min) |
1. Keskeiset käsitteet: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA328
Teorialuokka
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Fri 05.09.2025 time 08:15 - 11:45 (3 h 30 min) |
2: Ikääntymismuutokset: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA328
Teorialuokka
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Mon 08.09.2025 time 12:30 - 16:00 (3 h 30 min) |
3. Toimintakyvyn arviointi: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA328
Teorialuokka
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Thu 11.09.2025 time 12:30 - 16:00 (3 h 30 min) |
4. Palvelutarpeen arviointi: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA328
Teorialuokka
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Fri 12.09.2025 time 13:00 - 14:30 (1 h 30 min) |
5. Ravitsemustila: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA328
Teorialuokka
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Mon 15.09.2025 time 13:00 - 14:30 (1 h 30 min) |
6. Ikääntyneen lääkehoito: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA328
Teorialuokka
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Fri 19.09.2025 time 11:30 - 13:00 (1 h 30 min) |
6. Ikääntyneen lääkehoito: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA328
Teorialuokka
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Mon 22.09.2025 time 09:00 - 10:30 (1 h 30 min) |
7. Muistisairaan hoitotyö: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA328
Teorialuokka
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Tue 23.09.2025 time 08:15 - 09:45 (1 h 30 min) |
7. Muistisairaan hoitotyö: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA423
Teorialuokka
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Fri 03.10.2025 time 08:15 - 11:45 (3 h 30 min) |
8. Ikääntyneen akuuttitilanteet: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA328
Teorialuokka
SA027 Koti-simulaatiotila SA064 Debriefing-tila |
Fri 03.10.2025 time 12:30 - 14:00 (1 h 30 min) |
9. Geroteknologia: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA328
Teorialuokka
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Mon 06.10.2025 time 13:30 - 15:00 (1 h 30 min) |
10. Palliatiivinen ja saattohoito: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA328
Teorialuokka
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Tue 07.10.2025 time 08:15 - 09:45 (1 h 30 min) |
10. Palliatiivinen ja saattohoito: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA423
Teorialuokka
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Wed 08.10.2025 time 08:15 - 11:45 (3 h 30 min) |
Ryhmä A, Prekliiniset harjoitukset: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA329
Hoidon opetus
SA330 Hoidon opetus |
Wed 08.10.2025 time 12:30 - 16:00 (3 h 30 min) |
Ryhmä B, Prekliiniset harjoitukset: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA329
Hoidon opetus
SA330 Hoidon opetus |
Fri 10.10.2025 time 08:15 - 11:45 (3 h 30 min) |
Ryhmä C, Prekliiniset harjoitukset: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA329
Hoidon opetus
SA330 Hoidon opetus |
Fri 10.10.2025 time 12:30 - 16:00 (3 h 30 min) |
Ryhmä D, Prekliiniset harjoitukset: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA329
Hoidon opetus
SA330 Hoidon opetus |
Fri 17.10.2025 time 11:30 - 13:00 (1 h 30 min) |
Tentti: Gerontologinen hoitotyö, teoria ja laboraatiot BN00EO71-3004 |
SA328
Teorialuokka
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Objective
Gerontological nursing
You are able to apply evidence-based data in gerontological nursing.
You know the social assistance services and benefits for the elderly.
You are able to assess and promote the health, functional capacity and resources of an elderly person via use of nursing interventions.
You know the possibilities offered by gerotechnology.
You know how to implement safe pharmacotherapy for the elderly, and you understand the special characteristics of gerontological pharmacotherapy.
You are able to apply your knowledge about memory disorders, the care of and services for memory patients in nursing.
You know how to identify, assess and manage acute situations.
Palliative nursing
You are familiar with the palliative care pathway model.
You know how to implement evidence-based palliative and end-of-life care.
You are able to take into account the special characteristics of a patient with memory problems in palliative care.
You are able to encounter and support the patient and loved ones in end-of-life care.
Content
Gerontological nursing
What are the changes related to aging and their impact on nursing?
How do you apply evidence-based data in gerontological nursing?
How do you plan, implement and evaluate safe pharmacotherapy?
How do you take into account memory disorders in nursing and in pharmacotherapy?
How do you assess and promote the patient’s functional capacity and resources?
How do you conduct a customer service needs assessment?
How do you assess the patient's nutritional status?
How is gerotechnology utilized in the care of the elderly?
How do you identify, assess and manage acute situations?
How do you offer support to the caregiver and carers?
How do you take into account ethics and professionalism in nursing?
Palliative nursing
What is palliative care and end-of-life care?
How do you apply evidence-based data in palliative care and end-of-life nursing?
What is a palliative care pathway model?
How do you implement palliative and end-of-life care for a memory patient?
How do you encounter and support a memory patient and the patient’s close relations in palliative care?
Course material
Tohmola, Anniina, Matilainen, Irmeli & Miettinen Tanja. 2025. Gerontologinen hoitotyö..Sanoma Pro Oy.
Kelo, Sini, Launiemi, Helena, Takaluoma, Matleena, Tiittanen, Hannele. 2015.
Ikääntynyt ihminen ja hoitotyö. Sanomapro.
Also available as an e-book.
Where applicable:
Heikkinen, Eino, Jyrkämä, Jyrki, Rantanen, Taina, Aromaa, Arpo, Gerontologia.2020.
Available as an e-book.
and
Tilvis, Reijo, Pitkälä, Kaisu, Strandberg, Timo, Sulkava, Raimo, Viitanen, Matti, Arkkila, Perttu.
Geriatria. 2016. Also available as an e-book.
Kan, S. ja Pohjola, L. 2012. Erikoistu vanhustyöhön.
English books:
Robnett,R., Brossoie, N., Chop, W. 2020. Gerontology. Also E-book version available.
E-book
Grazia D’Onofrio; Antonio Greco; Daniele Sancarlo. 2018. Gerontology.
Other recommended material is presented in the Learn platform.
Study forms and methods
This course consists of two parts:
Theory (4.5 ECTS)
Clinical training (0.5 ECTS)
In the course info, you will find more details about the course completion methods, study materials, and other relevant information.
RDI and work-related cooperation
Theme day in the gerontology unit.
Learning tasks during a work placement.
Clinical training in nursing situations corresponding to real working life.
Timing of exams and assignments
The approved completion of the study course requires the approved completion of the learning assignments and the exam.
The dates of learning assignments and exams are detailed in the course start info and can be found in the course's Learn after the course has started.
International cooperation
Not included in this course
Student workload
Completion of the course requires 135 hours of student work.
5op = 135h
Course part description
1. Aging and changes in aging
2. Functional, safe and high quality aging and service system
3. Current themes in gerontological nursing
4. Diseases of the elderly and their treatment
5. Palliative care and convalescent care for the elderly
6. Medication and pain management for the elderly
Further information
It is recommended that you complete the Clinical nursing course before taking this course.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
In order to obtain a grade in a course, the learning assignments and exams of the course must be passed.
Preclinical exercises in gerontology unit and on campus are carried out with active presence and require participation in all exercises of your own small group