Study Guide

Objective

The student will:
- be able to take part in a multiprofessional team and create a natural caring relationship with the patient
- be able to communicate with patients and colleagues mainly in Swedish or Finnish, even though the main supervision is in English
- be able to follow general rules and routines in the working environment
-become familiar with the specific caring needs of an elderly patient and has good insights into the organization of elderly patients in our society
- develop respect for the patient’s integrity and autonomy
- understand and gradually adopt aseptic and safe working methods
- be able to verbally report nursing activities and the patient´s condition
- demonstrate respect for the patient´s integrity and autonomy, understand the fundamentals of rehabilitation and demonstrate an ability to support the patient in the rehabilitation process
- be able to carry out the nursing process in elderly nursing care
- obtain evidence-based knowledge about common diseases and develop an understanding of the pharmacological treatment of the patient

Content

Clinical training in patient-centered nursing care
Elderly care

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See separate framework for evaluation

Qualifications

Swedish for Beginners/Finnish for Beginners
Drug therapy 1
First Aid and Basic Nursing
Patient Safety and Basic Nursing Skills
Gerontological Nursing and Rehabilitation

Further information

Only for degree students