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Ability to Function with Memory Impairment (5 cr)

Code: SH10063-3006

General information


Enrollment
01.04.2025 - 14.09.2025
Registration for the implementation has begun.
Timing
22.09.2025 - 12.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Online
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 150
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
Eini Hyppönen
Marika Lappalainen
Teacher in charge
Eini Hyppönen
Scheduling groups
Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 50 . Open UAS : 50.)
Tutkinto-opiskelijat (myös ristiinopiskelu) (Size: 0 . Open UAS : 0.)
Groups
TOP25_26
Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2025-2026
KAKS25
Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2025
Small groups
Open UAS Students
Degree students
Course
SH10063

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

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

Teaching methods

Opiskelet itsenäisesti verkossa, 100 % verkkototeutus.

Opintojakso suoritetaan kokonaisuudessaan verkossa, Moodle-oppimisympäristössä. Opintojakson Moodlen materiaalit opiskellaan ja verkkotestit suoritetaan osioittain opintojakson toteutuksen aikataulussa.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Hyväksytysti suoritetut verkkotestit opintojakson aikataulussa.

Further information

Opintojakso on osa Muistiterveyden opinnot 15 op –kokonaisuutta.
Täydennä muistiterveyden osaamistasi suorittamalla myös kokonaisuuden muut opinnot:
- Muistiterveyden edistäminen elämänkulussa
- Elämää muistisairauden kanssa -opintojaksot

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