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KHO23MS23HKI-SH Observation and treatment of vital functions, simulations (3 cr)

Code: KHO2303A20S-3028

General information


Enrollment

01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023

Timing

21.08.2023 - 13.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

0 - 333

Degree programmes

  • BA in Health Care

Teachers

  • Henna Mäkinen
  • Piia Kekäläinen
  • Anu Piispanen
  • Linnea Jokinen

Groups

  • A54sh
    A54sh

Objective

Students
- know how to identify and execute nursing objectives and actions related to changes in the patient’s vital functions
- know how to identify and treat a patient in immediate need of first aid and their family members
- know how to use nursing and equipment technology in a safe manner
- know how to document their work according to the national classification model
- know how to justify their actions with up-to-date research data and care recommendations

Content

- blood circulation, respiration, metabolism, secretion, wound treatment
- clinical and physiological measurement methods and assessment
- identifying an emergency patient and first aid
- structured nursing records
- patient guidance, supporting the patient and their immediate circle
- care recommendations and evidence-based action
- decision-making and teamwork competence

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty