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.