Clinical patient assessment (5 cr)
Code: SH00AD05-3009
General information
- Enrollment
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01.10.2019 - 15.10.2019
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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01.01.2020 - 29.05.2020
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Virtual portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- School of Welfare
- Campus
- Mikkeli Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 26
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Objective
• you improve your comprehension of the normal/abnormal structure and function of the human body
• you understand the basics of clinical assessment techniques (inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion) in a comprehensive patient clinical assessment from a nurse's perspective to support independent decision-making
• you understand the importance of patient history in a clinical assessment
• you are able to identify abnormal findings and situations that require consultation with a doctor
• you are able to independently carry out a patient clinical assessment using various assessment techniques and equipment in the context of a nurse's areas of competence
• you understand the differences between a nurse's and a doctor's areas of responsibility in clinical patient assessment
Content
• patient history
• assessment techniques
o skin
o respiratory and circulatory systems
o abdomen
o ear, nose and throat
o eyes
o neurology
o musculoskeletal system
• full clinical assessment
Evaluation
Competence in the completion phase.
You are able to:
a) expertly use professional terminology in various situations
b) critically assess your sources of information
c) select appropriate models, methods, software and techniques and justify your choice
Course material
OPPIMATERIAALI
Bjålie, J.G. & Haug, E. & Sand, O. & Sjaastad, O.V. &
Toverud, K.C. 2011 (tai uudempi) Ihminen. Fysiologia ja
anatomia. WSOYpro: Helsinki & luentomuistiinpanot –
Myös jokin muu anatomian ja fysiologian oppikirja sopii.
Study forms and methods
Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
lähiopetustunnit Mikkelin kampuksella luokissa D318 ja D317 klo 9:00 – 15:30 seuraavasti:
torstai 2.4.2020 opintojakson esittely, anamneesi, tutkimustekniikat ja iho
perjantai 3.4.2020 hengityselimistö, verenkiertoelimistö
torstai 16.4.2020 vatsa, korva/nenä/kurkku
perjantai 17.4.2020 silmä ja näkö, neurologia
tiistai 28.4.2020 tuki- ja liikuntaelimistö, täysi kliininen tutkimus (kertaus)
keskiviikko 29.4.2020 taitonäyttö
RDI and work-related cooperation
Aktiivinen osallistuminen kuhunkin lähiopetuspäivään
on toivottavaa. Varaa lähiopetustunneille mukava ja väljä
asu (opintojaksolla harjoitellaan tutkimustekniikoita opiskelutovereilla).
Opintojaksolle mahtuu 26–28 opiskelijaa.
Further information
jussi.hanninen@xamk.fi
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment methods and criteria
hyväksytty taitonäyttö (yli 95 / 115 pistettä)
Qualifications
Professional competence of a nurse responsible for general nursing (180 ECTS credits).