Ability to Function with Memory Impairment (5 cr)
Code: SH10063-3001
General information
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
-
KAKK23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2023
-
TOP22_23Other 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