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
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Suvi Vierelä
- Linnea Jokinen
Groups
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HKI-S24nur
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