Gerontological NursingLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: TH00BV35
Credits
3 op
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 14.06.2024
Timing
29.04.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Milka Erkkilä
- Johanna Kurtti
- Jaana Lumme
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
PSHSS22A
Small groups
- 1
- 2
- 3
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
03.12.2023 - 22.04.2024
Timing
22.04.2024 - 24.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Distance learning
Unit
Nursing
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Milka Erkkilä
- Johanna Kurtti
- Katri Mattsson
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää. (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
-
PSHTS22A
Small groups
- Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group.
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
25.01.2024 - 24.03.2024
Timing
18.03.2024 - 15.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Milka Erkkilä
- Jaana Lumme
Groups
-
MSAISS22
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2023 - 11.03.2024
Timing
11.03.2024 - 05.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Milka Erkkilä
- Saara Laaksonen
- Johanna Kurtti
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 17. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 17. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 17. Open UAS: 0.)
- Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää. (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
-
PSHTS22B
Small groups
- 1
- 2
- 3
- Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group.
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2023 - 08.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 28.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Minna Kummunsalo
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
PSHTS22V
Small groups
- 1
- 2
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.06.2023 - 04.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 02.10.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Saara Laaksonen
- Johanna Kurtti
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
PSHTK22B
Small groups
- 1
- 2
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.07.2023 - 22.10.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Mervi Rasilainen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 17. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 17. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 17. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
MSHTK22A
Small groups
- 1
- 2
- 3
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.07.2023 - 30.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Henna Lehtola
Groups
-
PSHSK22A
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.05.2023 - 25.10.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Katri Mattsson
Groups
-
PSHTK22A
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 23.03.2023
Timing
20.03.2023 - 21.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Saara Laaksonen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
- Vain avoimen AMK:n opiskelijoille (Tutkinto-opiskelija ilmoittaudu joka tapauksessa, toteutus ei ole vain avoimen opiskelijoille) (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
-
PSHTS21A
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
- Pienryhmä 2
- For Open UAS students only
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 31.12.2022
Timing
13.03.2023 - 23.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Henna Lehtola
- Mervi Rasilainen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
PSHSS21A
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
- Pienryhmä 2
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 31.01.2023
Timing
13.02.2023 - 17.03.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Henna Lehtola
- Mervi Rasilainen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
PSHSS21B
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
- Pienryhmä 2
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 31.01.2023
Timing
13.02.2023 - 17.03.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Saara Laaksonen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
- Vain avoimen AMK:n opiskelijoille (Tutkinto-opiskelija ilmoittaudu joka tapauksessa, toteutus ei ole vain avoimen opiskelijoille) (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
-
PSHTS21B
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
- Pienryhmä 2
- For Open UAS students only
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 31.01.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Minna Kummunsalo
Groups
-
PSHSS21V
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 31.01.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Minna Kummunsalo
- Mervi Rasilainen
Groups
-
MSAISS21
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Katri Mattsson
Groups
-
PSHTS21C
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 17.04.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Katri Mattsson
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
PSHTS21V
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
- Pienryhmä 2
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
15.06.2022 - 09.09.2022
Timing
12.09.2022 - 07.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Saara Laaksonen
- Mervi Rasilainen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
PSHTK21B
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
- Pienryhmä 2
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
13.06.2022 - 09.09.2022
Timing
12.09.2022 - 07.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Saara Laaksonen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
PSHTK21C
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
- Pienryhmä 2
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
13.06.2022 - 08.09.2022
Timing
09.09.2022 - 07.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Saara Laaksonen
- Johanna Kurtti
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
PSHTK21A
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
- Pienryhmä 2
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
13.06.2022 - 31.08.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Mervi Rasilainen
Groups
-
MSHTK21A
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
13.06.2022 - 07.10.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Mervi Rasilainen
Groups
-
MSHTK21B
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
13.06.2022 - 15.09.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Johanna Kurtti
- Henna Lehtola
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
PSHSK21A
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
- Pienryhmä 2
Objective
Gerontological Nursing, 3 ECTS
Objectives
• Students will understand the ethical values and principles of gerontological nursing and respect old age as a stage of life
• Students will acknowledge and know how to identify any changes related to old age
• Students will acknowledge and know how to use the methods of nursing related to assessing and maintaining the health, functional capacity and resources of the elderly
• Students will become familiar with common memory disorders and the related treatment and service chains
• Students will understand the importance of nutrition in the treatment of the elderly and know how to plan, perform and assess the nutrition of the elderly in different circumstances in cooperation with a network of multidisciplinary experts
• Students will know how to plan, administer and assess safe and effective pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Students will know how to support and guide family members in the treatment of elderly patients
• Students will acknowledge and be able to identify common changes caused by development disorders and disability and know the related key methods of nursing
Content
Contents:
• Treatment of the elderly, geriatrics and pharmacology
• Changes related to old age
• Risk factors that indicate declining functional capacity of elderly patients
• Assessment of the functional capacity and resources of the elderly and provision of support in different environments
• Nutrition of the elderly and how to ensure proper nutrition and provide related instructions in different circumstances
• Gerontechnology
• Memory disorders and nursing of patients with memory disorders
• Legislation concerning the treatment of the elderly and the services required by the elderly: home care and other services provided at the homes of the elderly
• Safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for the elderly
• Supporting the involvement of family members in the treatment of elderly patients
Evaluation scale
H-5