Ability to Function with Memory Impairment (5cr)
Code: SH10063-3007
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.10.2025 - 31.10.2025
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 02.02.2026 - 17.05.2026
- 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
- Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 20 - 150
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Teachers
- Eini Hyppönen
- Marika Lappalainen
- Teacher in charge
- Eini Hyppönen
- Groups
-
TOP25_26Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2025-2026
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KAKK26Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2026
- Course
- SH10063
Evaluation scale
H-5
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
Materials
Moodlen materiaalit ja verkkolähteet