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Evidence-based clinical elder careLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: VHO0102A20S

Credits

2 op

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Enrollment

23.09.2024 - 13.10.2024

Timing

05.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus
  • Helsinki
  • Oulu
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
  • BA in Health Care
  • BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
  • Eeva Kivelä
  • Ulla Lahtela
Groups
  • OUL-S24sh-lh
  • HKI-K24sh

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

23.09.2024 - 13.10.2024

Timing

24.02.2025 - 16.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
  • BA in Health Care
  • BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
  • Eeva Kivelä
  • Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
  • HKI-K24shd
  • HKI-K24th

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Timing

25.11.2024 - 15.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care
Teachers
  • Eeva Kivelä
  • Linnea Jokinen
Groups
  • HKI-K24sh-lh

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Timing

21.10.2024 - 15.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus
  • Pieksämäki
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care
  • BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
  • Tiina Takku
  • Hanna Kolehmainen
Scheduling groups
  • Joensuun ryhmä (Size: 55. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pieksämäen ryhmä (Size: 55. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • PMK-S23sh
  • JNS-S23shd
Small groups
  • Joensuun ryhmä
  • Pieksämäen ryhmä

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Timing

09.09.2024 - 15.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Campus

Pori

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
  • BA in Health Care
Teachers
  • Sinikka Paukkunen
  • Linnea Jokinen
Groups
  • POR-S23th
  • POR-S23sh

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Timing

16.09.2024 - 13.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care
Teachers
  • Eeva Kivelä
  • Linnea Jokinen
Groups
  • HKI-S23sh

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

01.03.2024 - 18.03.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 27.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Campus

Oulu

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care
Teachers
  • Ulla Lahtela
Groups
  • OUL-S23sh
    OUL-S23sh

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

11.10.2023 - 29.10.2023

Timing

22.04.2024 - 12.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 333

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care
Teachers
  • Eeva Kivelä
  • Linnea Jokinen
Groups
  • A54sh
    A54sh

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

11.10.2023 - 29.10.2023

Timing

26.02.2024 - 07.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Campus

Oulu

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care
  • BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
  • Ulla Lahtela
Groups
  • OUL-S23sh-lh
    OUL-S23sh-lh
  • I54shd
    I54shd

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

11.10.2023 - 29.10.2023

Timing

05.02.2024 - 10.03.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 333

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
  • BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
  • Eeva Kivelä
  • Linnea Jokinen
Groups
  • A54shd
    A54shd
  • A54th
    A54th

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023

Timing

27.11.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care
Teachers
  • Eeva Kivelä
  • Linnea Jokinen
Groups
  • A54sh-lh

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023

Timing

13.11.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Campus

Pieksämäki

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 333

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care
Teachers
  • Tiina Takku
Groups
  • E53sh

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023

Timing

25.09.2023 - 13.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care
Teachers
  • Eeva Kivelä
  • Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
  • A53sha

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023

Timing

18.09.2023 - 13.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 333

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care
Teachers
  • Eeva Kivelä
  • Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
  • A53sh

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 08.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Campus

Pori

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 333

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care
Teachers
  • Sinikka Paukkunen
Groups
  • F53sh

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 22.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Campus

Oulu

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 333

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care
Teachers
  • Ulla Lahtela
Groups
  • I53sh

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

19.09.2022 - 09.10.2022

Timing

24.04.2023 - 12.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 333

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care
Teachers
  • Eeva Kivelä
  • Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
  • A52sh

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

19.09.2022 - 09.10.2022

Timing

27.02.2023 - 26.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Campus

Oulu

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
  • Ulla Lahtela
Groups
  • I52shd

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

19.09.2022 - 09.10.2022

Timing

06.02.2023 - 10.03.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 333

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
  • BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
  • Eeva Kivelä
  • Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
  • A52th
  • A52shd

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022

Timing

28.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
  • BA in Health Care
  • BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
  • Eeva Kivelä
  • Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
  • A52sh-lh

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022

Timing

28.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 333

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
  • BA in Health Care
  • BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
  • Mirjami Huuskonen
  • Eeva Kivelä
Groups
  • A51sh
    A51sh

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022

Timing

14.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Pieksämäki

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 333

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
  • BA in Health Care
  • BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
  • Tiina Takku
  • Hanna Kolehmainen
Groups
  • E51sh
    E51sh

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022

Timing

26.09.2022 - 14.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 333

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
  • BA in Health Care
  • BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
  • Eeva Kivelä
  • Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
  • A51sha
    A51sha

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022

Timing

19.09.2022 - 21.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Oulu

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 333

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
  • BA in Health Care
  • BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
  • Ulla Lahtela
Scheduling groups
  • pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • I51sh
    I51sh
Small groups
  • pienryhmä 1
  • pienryhmä 2

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 07.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Pori

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 333

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
  • BA in Health Care
  • BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
  • Sinikka Paukkunen
Groups
  • F51sh
    F51sh

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

13.09.2021 - 05.10.2021

Timing

28.02.2022 - 27.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Campus

Oulu

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 200

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
  • Ulla Lahtela
Groups
  • I50shd
    I50shd

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

13.09.2021 - 05.10.2021

Timing

14.02.2022 - 13.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 200

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
  • BA in Health Care
  • BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
  • Eeva Kivelä
  • Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
  • A50sh
    A50sh

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5

Enrollment

13.09.2021 - 05.10.2021

Timing

07.02.2022 - 11.03.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 200

Degree programmes
  • BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
  • BA in Health Care
  • BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
  • Mirjami Huuskonen
  • Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Groups
  • A50shd
    A50shd
  • A50th
    A50th

Objective

Students
- understand the basics of the medical treatment of the most common diseases of the elderly and know how to apply the information in nursing
- know how to assess the nutritional state and need for treatment of an aging person and its significance in rehabilitation and preventing the weakening of the ability to function
- know how to support and guide older persons with memory disorders and their immediate circle in coping in the daily life despite the disorder and weakened ability to function
- know how to assess the risk factors that increase the need for services related to the health, living conditions and life situation of the elderly and instruct the use of existing services
- know how to apply evidence-based data and assess the quality of care

Content

- central diseases of the elderly
- memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
- nutrition and the ability to function of the elderly and assessing their resources
- inclusion of and support for the elderly and their immediate circle
- service needs assessment and gerontechnology
- evidence-based nursing and treatment quality

Evaluation scale

0-5