Study Guide

Objective

The student will:
- obtain knowledge of different types of crises, as well as patient care in various emergency and crisis situations
- obtain knowledge of the organization and administration of crises in the community and in the workplace
- obtain knowledge of first aid, and be prepared to act in accordance with the requirements of the acute situation
- obtain knowledge of acute psychiatric illness and be prepared to act in accordance with laws and regulations, as well as the requirements of the acute situation
- become prepared to support the patient, as well as his/her family, in acute- and trauma situations
- prepare to supervise and guide patients and personnel in crisis situations
- become familiar with occupational safety and civil defence

Content

2 cu First Aid
1 cu Crisis Management

Location and time

Autumn 2021

Materials

Austin, M., Crawford, R., Klaassen, B. & Armstrong, V. J. (2016). First aid manual: The authorised manual of St John Ambulance, St Andrew's First Aid and the British Red Cross (Revised 10th edition.). Dorling Kindersley.
Korte, H. & Myllyrinta. K. 2017. Ensiapu. Suomen punainen risti. Otavan Kirjanpaino Oy. Keuruu.
Korte, H. & Myllyrinta. K. 2018. Första hjälpen. Otavan Kirjapaino Oy. Keuruu.
http//www.siviilikriisihallinta.org/from_conflicts_to development.pdf
Sellnow, T. L. & Seeger, M. W. (2013). Theorizing crisis communication. Wiley-Blackwell.
E-books;
Ishikawa, Akira, & Tsujimoto, Atsushi . Risk and crisis management 101 cases. Singapore ; Hackensack, NJ : World Scientific 2009.
https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1681179
Pursiainen, C. The Crisis Management Cycle
Burton, J. Crisis Communication and Crisis Management

Teaching methods

Lectures, demonstrations, practical training, assignments
seminars

Exam schedules

Short theoretical test and practical tests during lessons
Written assignment in Crisis management

Completion alternatives

Approved theoretical and practical test
Approved resuscitation test (90 % correct)
Approved assignment in Crisis management
100 % attendance at every lessons

Student workload

3 x 27 h = 81 h

Further information

Compulsory attendance at all lessons
After approved course you have the possibility to bye an electronic First Aid cards from Röda Korset.
The First Aid 1 card costs 10,89 euro and the First Aid 2 card costs 10,89 euro.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See separate framework for evaluation

Assessment methods and criteria

Short theoretical test Pass/fail
Practical test Pass/fail
Resuscitation 90 % correct
Written assignment Pass/fail

Qualifications

None