Study Guide

Objective

Competency aims:
• This course serves to deepen the theoretical knowledge in the pathophysiology of human diseases as applied in the clinical context, focusing on patient safety.
• It also functions as a base for succeeding courses in clinical nursing.

Learning outcomes:
At the end of the course the student is expected to
• Discuss the etiology, signs and symptoms, complications and prognosis of the most common diseases
• Identify appropriate diagnostic examinations
• Explain the treatment alternatives, their mechanisms, including risk, side-effects and prognosis
• Use the Metacognitive cycle to assess their learning experience

Content

Course contents:
• In this course learners are exposed to central Issues relating to clinical physiology in different context