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IKA01PS26HKI-2 Nursing of older people (4cr)

Code: IKA0104A25S-3005

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
4 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Terveys- ja kirkonala
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
BA in Health Care
Teachers
Eeva Kivelä
Aino Maaria Kokkonen
Course
IKA0104A25S

Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization IKA01PS26HKI-2 Nursing of older people IKA0104A25S-3005. 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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