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Clinical patient assessment (5 cr)

Code: SH00AD05-3009

General information


Enrollment
01.10.2019 - 15.10.2019
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
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
Teachers
Jussi Hänninen
Teacher in charge
Jussi Hänninen
Course
SH00AD05
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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).

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