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Ability to Function with Memory ImpairmentLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: SH10063

Credits

5 op

Responsible person

  • Eini Hyppönen
  • Jonna Puustinen

Objective

You can differentiate between different types of memory diseases and memory disorders
You are able to explain various symptoms of memory disorders and differences between normal and abnormal
You can justify the importance of early recognition of memory disorders and different treatment policies and you know the principles of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methods
You find solutions for bringing up the topic of memory disorders
You are able to justify the importance of encountering people with memory disorders and their next of kin
You are able to apply your knowledge in interpreting the changed behaviour of people with memory disorders
You understand the effects of memory disorders on cognitive, social, physical and psychological functioning

Content

Memory disorders and how to encounter people with memory disorders
Diagnosing memory disorders and the principles of medical treatment
The effect of memory disorders on functional capacity

Enrollment

01.04.2024 - 08.09.2024

Timing

23.09.2024 - 06.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
  • Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
  • Eini Hyppönen
  • Marika Lappalainen
Teacher in charge

Eini Hyppönen

Scheduling groups
  • Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 50. Open UAS: 50.)
Groups
  • TOP24_25
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
  • KAKS24
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
  • Open UAS and RIPA

Objective

You can differentiate between different types of memory diseases and memory disorders
You are able to explain various symptoms of memory disorders and differences between normal and abnormal
You can justify the importance of early recognition of memory disorders and different treatment policies and you know the principles of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methods
You find solutions for bringing up the topic of memory disorders
You are able to justify the importance of encountering people with memory disorders and their next of kin
You are able to apply your knowledge in interpreting the changed behaviour of people with memory disorders
You understand the effects of memory disorders on cognitive, social, physical and psychological functioning

Content

Memory disorders and how to encounter people with memory disorders
Diagnosing memory disorders and the principles of medical treatment
The effect of memory disorders on functional capacity

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

02.01.2024 - 31.01.2024

Timing

05.02.2024 - 15.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 150

Degree programmes
  • Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
  • Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
Teachers
  • Eini Hyppönen
  • Jonna Puustinen
Teacher in charge

Eini Hyppönen

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 50. Open UAS: 50.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TOP23_24
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
  • KAKK24
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
  • Open UAS students
  • Degree students

Objective

You can differentiate between different types of memory diseases and memory disorders
You are able to explain various symptoms of memory disorders and differences between normal and abnormal
You can justify the importance of early recognition of memory disorders and different treatment policies and you know the principles of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methods
You find solutions for bringing up the topic of memory disorders
You are able to justify the importance of encountering people with memory disorders and their next of kin
You are able to apply your knowledge in interpreting the changed behaviour of people with memory disorders
You understand the effects of memory disorders on cognitive, social, physical and psychological functioning

Content

Memory disorders and how to encounter people with memory disorders
Diagnosing memory disorders and the principles of medical treatment
The effect of memory disorders on functional capacity

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.04.2023 - 03.09.2023

Timing

18.09.2023 - 10.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 150

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
  • Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
  • Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
Teachers
  • Eini Hyppönen
Teacher in charge

Eini Hyppönen

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 50. Open UAS: 50.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TOP23_24
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
  • KAKS23
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
Small groups
  • Open UAS students
  • Degree students

Objective

You can differentiate between different types of memory diseases and memory disorders
You are able to explain various symptoms of memory disorders and differences between normal and abnormal
You can justify the importance of early recognition of memory disorders and different treatment policies and you know the principles of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methods
You find solutions for bringing up the topic of memory disorders
You are able to justify the importance of encountering people with memory disorders and their next of kin
You are able to apply your knowledge in interpreting the changed behaviour of people with memory disorders
You understand the effects of memory disorders on cognitive, social, physical and psychological functioning

Content

Memory disorders and how to encounter people with memory disorders
Diagnosing memory disorders and the principles of medical treatment
The effect of memory disorders on functional capacity

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Enrollment

01.10.2022 - 02.04.2023

Timing

17.04.2023 - 31.08.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
  • Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
Teachers
  • Eini Hyppönen
  • Jonna Puustinen
Teacher in charge

Eini Hyppönen

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1 (Size: 50. Open UAS: 50.)
  • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 2 (Size: 10. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KAKK23
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2023
  • TOP22_23
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2022-2023
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1
  • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 2

Objective

You can differentiate between different types of memory diseases and memory disorders
You are able to explain various symptoms of memory disorders and differences between normal and abnormal
You can justify the importance of early recognition of memory disorders and different treatment policies and you know the principles of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methods
You find solutions for bringing up the topic of memory disorders
You are able to justify the importance of encountering people with memory disorders and their next of kin
You are able to apply your knowledge in interpreting the changed behaviour of people with memory disorders
You understand the effects of memory disorders on cognitive, social, physical and psychological functioning

Content

Memory disorders and how to encounter people with memory disorders
Diagnosing memory disorders and the principles of medical treatment
The effect of memory disorders on functional capacity

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected