Study Guide

Objective

CARE IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS 4 ETCS KRIPO

The course includes 2 ETCS of studies in English

Objectives
• is familiar with the principles of key preparedness and crisis legislation and the organisation of crisis operations in a health care unit and the role of a nurse in these situations.
• is able to independently begin necessary rescue measures immediately as well as operate in a crisis or catastrophe
• can communicate professionally in crises and exceptional situations.
• understands the crisis as part of normal human development and is able to define the needs for treating trauma.
• can identify the stages and interventions of a traumatic crisis as a method of assistance.
• recognises crises and their impacts and is able to guide clients using methods of nursing.
• knows the principles of crisis work, is able to encounter a client in an acute crisis and after.
• knows how to work in a multidisciplinary and networked manner.
• have the capability to encounter a person who has experienced an acute crisis.

Content

Contents:
• Definition of emergency conditions and crises
• Preparedness for emergencies and crises
• Acting in emergencies and crises
• Mental, physical and social support and encountering the patient
• Identifying a traumatic crisis and its stages
• Development crises
• PTSD

During the simulations:
• students practise managing crises and exceptional situations as well as nursing and encountering clients that have experienced crises.
• learn to work as professionals in multi-authority cooperation in crisis situations.