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IKA01MS26OUL Nursing of older people (4cr)

Code: IKA0104A25S-3002

General information


Enrollment
07.01.2026 - 03.05.2026
Registration for the implementation has begun.
Timing
01.08.2026 - 31.12.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Virtual portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Terveys- ja kirkonala
Campus
Oulu
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
BA in Health Care
BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
Teachers
Tiina Takku
Ulla Lahtela
Course
IKA0104A25S

Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization IKA01MS26OUL Nursing of older people IKA0104A25S-3002. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Students
• understand ageing and related changes from a multidisciplinary perspective
• understand the principles of medical and evidence-based care for the most common diseases of older people
• can use and apply methods to assess the need for medical care of older customers
• understand the individual life situations and life course of older people (loneliness, abuse, life history) and can provide guidance on the use of available services
• are familiar with the Act on Services for Older Persons, the Quality Recommendations for Older Persons and the values of social work with older people
• understand the principles of RAI assessment and know the criteria for assessing the functional capacity of older people
• know the principles of chronic wound care for older people
• are aware of professional interaction and guidance of patients and their family members
• understand the importance of supporting the wellbeing of people with a memory disorder and their family member in their everyday lives
• understand the specificities of mental health and substance abuse among older people
• understand the use of health technology applications in the care of older people and to promote their ability to cope at home
• develop their oral and written Finnish language skills needed in care settings

Content

• changes brought by ageing and the main diseases of older people
• the Act on Services for Older Persons, the Quality Recommendations and other topical legislation
• comprehensive assessment of medical care needs and functional capacity and evidence-based nursing
• home care NEWS, ISBAR reporting
• memory disorders and treating people with memory disorders
• inclusion of and support for older people and their families
• mental health and substance abuse work
• nutrition and physical activity of older people
• service needs assessment and gerontechnology, service coordination, remote consultation
• continuity of care and care pathway
• treatment of chronic wounds
• venous sampling
• professional interaction and patient guidance

Materials

- Käypähoito -suositukset liittyen pienryhmätöiden potilastapauksiin

- Terveyskylä soveltuvin osin

- Terveysportin tietokanta "Vanhusten hoito ja hoiva". Soveltuvin osin.

- Tilvis, R., Pitkälä, K., Strandberg, T., Sulkava, R. & Viitanen, M. (2016). Geriatria (3., uudistettu painos.). Duodecim. Soveltuvin osin.

- Tohmola, A., Matilainen, I., & Miettinen, T. (2025). Gerontologinen hoitotyö. Sanoma Pro. 



- Opettajien luentomateriaali ja muu osoitettu materiaali

Teaching methods

- opintojakson info
- orientaatioluento tallenteet
- luennot
- verkkokoulut ja -kurssit
- vanhuspalvelulaki-testi
- taitopajaharjoitukset ja niihin valmistautuminen perehtymällä itsenäisesti oppimateriaaleihin
- pienryhmissä tehtävä oppimistehtävä ja seminaari
- itsenäinen opiskelu

Student workload

- opintojakson info 2h
- luennot 8h
- verkkokoulut- ja kurssit yhteensä 6h
- Vanhuspalvelulaki -testi 4h
- taitopajaharjoitukset ja niihin valmistautuminen perehtymällä itsenäisesti oppimateriaaleihin 27h
- seminaari ja siihen valmistautuminen 27h
- itsenäinen opiskelu 34h

Qualifications

Kliinisen hoitotyön perusteet (KLI01) opintojakso ja Kliinisen hoitotyön taitopajat ja simulaatiot (KLI02) opintojakso on suoritettu.

Further information

Opintojakso sisältää taitopaja- simulaatio-opetusta 1 op.

AHOT 8/2025:
Voidaan ahotoida vain, jos opiskelijalla on aikaisempi sh-tutkinto tai vastaavilla sh-tutkintoon johtavilla korkeakouluopinnoilla.

Mikäli opintojaksolla on Zoomissa tapahtuvaa opetusta, opiskelijalla on hyvä olla valmius käyttää mikrofonia ja kameraa.

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