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CLI01PS24HKI Basics of clinical nursing (3 cr)

Code: CLI0103N24S-3001

General information


Timing

19.08.2024 - 29.09.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Helsinki

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing

Teachers

  • Kristiina Rosqvist
  • Marketta Fredriksson
  • Suvi Vierelä
  • Linnea Jokinen

Groups

  • HKI-S24nur
  • 19.08.2024 12:45 - 15:45, CLI01 / Orientation of the course + Lecture 1
  • 20.08.2024 08:30 - 11:30, CLI01 / Lecture 2
  • 26.08.2024 08:00 - 09:00, CLI01 / Lecture 3 (recording)
  • 13.09.2024 08:00 - 09:00, CLI01 / Return of online tests (2 pcs)

Objective

Students
• understand the principles of the prevention of infections and asepsis
• understand the importance of aseptic practices from the point of view of patient safety and are able to correctly follow aseptic practices
• are familiar with the most common and topical diseases caused by viruses and bacteria as well as their prevention in nursing
• know the principles of basic patient care and resource-based support
• understand the importance of observing patients’ vital functions
• know the principles of ergonomics
• understand the factors that contribute to a safe working environment for nursing staff
• know the governing legislation

Content

• microbiology
• the principles of the prevention of infections and asepsis
• diseases caused by microbes
• prevention of infectious diseases in nursing
• prevention of highly contagious diseases
• implementing basic nursing in accordance with aseptic practices
• resource-based nursing
• observation and support of patients’ vital functions
• ergonomic working practices in nursing
• safe working environment

Evaluation scale

0-5