•   First Aid and Basic Nursing NU21IC10-3002 29.08.2022-26.02.2023  4 credits  (NU21D-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student will be able to:
    -assess vital signs
    -employ aseptic technique
    -understand and manage nursing care when a patient is isolated due to illness reasons
    -support the patient’s hygiene
    -demonstrate knowledge and perform skills in basic care, and in promoting physiological health (activity, exercise, sleep)
    -assist a client with nutritional matters
    -obtain knowledge about, and provide, oxygen therapy
    -know the importance of ergonomic working methods and show skills in moving and handling patients
    -demonstrate knowledge about skin integrity and different types of wounds, as well as perform skills in wound care
    -obtain knowledge of first aid, and be prepared to act in accordance with the requirements of the acute situation
    Prerequisites
    No prior prerequisites
    Content of the study unit
    The student will be able to:
    -assess vital signs
    -employ aseptic technique
    -understand and manage nursing care when a patient is isolated due to illness reasons
    -support the patient’s hygiene
    -demonstrate knowledge and perform skills in basic care, and in promoting physiological health (activity, exercise, sleep)
    -assist a client with nutritional matters
    -obtain knowledge about, and provide, oxygen therapy
    -know the importance of ergonomic working methods and show skills in moving and handling patients
    -demonstrate knowledge about skin integrity and different types of wounds, as well as perform skills in wound care
    -obtain knowledge of first aid, and be prepared to act in accordance with the requirements of the acute situation
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Nina Vestö

    Learning material

    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.

    Bergman, A. & Snyder, S. & Frandsen .G. 2016. (10th ed) Kozier & Erb´s. Fundamentals of Nursing. Concepts, process and practice.

    Boyd, Claire. (2013). Student Survival Skills. Medicine Management Skills for Nurses. Wiley-Blackwell.

    Boyd, Claire. (2013). Student Survival Skills. Clinical Skills for Nurses. Wiley-Blackwell.

    Moodle: Teachers notes

    Timby, Barabara Kuhn. (2013). Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts. 10 Ed. Lippincott. Williams & Wilkins. USA

    Learning methods

    Contact-teaching at Novia. Lectures. Practical training in class, demonstration, workshops
    FIrst Aid 1, compulsory attendance

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    29.08.2022 - 26.02.2023

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2022 - 04.09.2022

    Group(s)
    • NU21D-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Small group(s)
    • Group 1 (Size: 15.
    • Group 2 (Size: 15.
    Teachers and responsibilities

    Nina Vestö, Irén Vikström-Dahl, Pia Nygårdas

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Nursing

    Campus

    Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Practical test, virtual test

    Timing and attendance

    Spring 2022
    Students who participate need to be present in Vaasa, Campus. Max 15 students in the group.