Gerontological Nursing (4cr)
Code: C-10065-SX00FZ34-3008
General information
- Enrollment
- 04.05.2026 - 17.05.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 17.08.2026 - 09.10.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 4 cr
- Institution
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Myllypurontie 1
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 30
- Course
- C-10065-SX00FZ34
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Gerontological Nursing C-10065-SX00FZ34-3008. 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
The student - is able to act according to ethical principles in elderly care - understands the impact of functional capacity and its changes on the ability of the elderly to carry out daily activities in their living environment - understands the importance of home care in supporting the quality of life and functional capacity of the elderly and is able to promote the independence, safety and overall well-being of the elderly - can identify the most common diseases of the elderly, their symptoms and their impact on functional capacity - understands the importance of nutrition and oral health in the health and functional capacity of the elderly - can assess and implement drug therapy for the elderly, taking into account the effects of ageing on the body.
Content
Ethical principles and decision-making in elderly care Domains of functional capacity, assessment methods and resource orientation The impact of ageing and the environment on functional capacity and the ability to carry out activities of daily living in different environments The most common diseases of the elderly and their impact on functional capacity The significance of nutrition and oral health for an ageing person Cooperation with family and loved ones in elderly care Specific aspects of drug therapy for the elderly
Location and time
Orientation will be held online.
A virtually delivered study unit in the Moodle learning environment.
Optional guidance sessions on Zoom.
Materials
Materials will be shown in Moodle.
The following sources are used in the exam where applicable:
1. Vanhuksen hoidon hyvät käytännöt (Terveysportti)
2. Tohmola, A., Matilainen, I., Miettinen, T., & Sanoma Pro. (2025). Gerontologinen hoitotyö (1. painos.). Sanoma Pro Oy.
Teaching methods
Online study, supervised (Moodle)
Individual or pair work
Examination in the Exam aquarium
NOTE! Changes are possible.
Exam schedules
The examination will be available in Exam during weeks 45–49.
The assignment submission deadlines will be announced in Moodle.
Online assignments and tests can be completed according to your own schedule during the study unit, taking the submission deadlines into account.
The examination grade can be improved in accordance with the degree regulations.
Completion alternatives
N/A
Student workload
5 cr = 108 hours students work.
Qualifications
Basics of Clinical Nursing competence. Basic knowledge of Pharmacotherapy.