Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Patient (5 cr)
Code: SH10072-3003
General information
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 20.10.2024
Timing
16.09.2024 - 05.12.2024
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
15 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Anu Kinnunen
- Tanja Hirvonen
Teacher in charge
Anu Kinnunen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 60. Open UAS: 60.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree Students
Objective
You understand the principles of nursing care for a critically ill patient based on legislation, values and ethical principles.
You understand pathophysiological processes related to critical illness.
You understand the treatment path of a critically ill patient.
You recognize serious disorders of vital functions.
You understand the importance of a multiprofessional team in critical care practice.
You know the some of the basic equipment used in critical care nursing.
Content
Basics of nursing care for critically ill patients
Basic critical care nursing in intensive care units and surveillance wards.
Nursing practice of a patient with respiratory failure
Nursing practice of a patient with circulatory failure
Nursing practice of a patient with consciousness disorders.
Location and time
Continuously open online.
Materials
Moodle's material, includes the online lectures of an emergency physician on the Claned platform. Additional material suggestions in Moodle.
Teaching methods
The online course includes Moodle content, online lectures and midterm tests. A study course to be completed independently.
Student workload
5 credits = 135 hours
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment methods and criteria
Test exams at the end of the sections in Moodle.