The Basics of NursingLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: SOV10VO01
Credits
5 op
Objective
The goals of this course are that the students:
- are familiar with the principles of nursing and have an ability to apply these in caring environments.
- realize the importance of aceptics and have the ability to supervise and develop the aseptic techniques.
- command working positions and transfers.
- have the prerequisites to understand how illnesses and injuries affect a person's physiology and health.
- are able to identify the patient's/client's needs for immediate first aid and understand the importance of the vital functions. They are, through simple measures, able to uphold these functions.
- are familiar with the main principles of the subsequent measures of first aid, as well as the organization of the population protection in our country.
Content
The basics of care 3/5 sp:
- the principles of care
- aseptic
- vital functions, pain
- basic needs of man; hygiene, nutrition, elimination, wound care
- subcutaneous injections, insulin, blood glucose measurement
- posture and lifting technology
First aid 2/5 p
- First aid
- Resuscitation
- Situation assessment, observation and action at accident site and in case of acute illness
- Mental reactions in case of accidents
- Debriefing
- Shock and major bleeding, damage to internal organs
- Burn and cold damage
- Shell and brain damage
- Wound and dressing
- Acute disease killers
- Other
Qualifications
No previous knowledge
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student possesses a basic competence in the subject / The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject
Materials
Material assigned by the teacher