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Ability to Function with Memory Impairment (5 cr)

Code: SH10063-3004

General information


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