Oncology Nursing and Palliative Care, 3 credits - 7031538
Syllabus
2nd year spring term
Number of ECTS credits
3 credits
Upcoming implementations:
Oncology Nursing and Palliative Care 7031538-3009 01.01.2022-31.07.2022 3 credits(MSHTK20A)+-
Teacher(s) in charge
Mervi Rasilainen
Teaching language
Finnish
Timing
01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022
Enrollment date range
02.12.2021 - 06.02.2022
Group(s)
MSHTK20A
Responsible unit
Health and Well-being
Degree Programme(s)
Degree Programme in Nursing
RDI share
0.00 credits
Share of online studies
0.00 credits
Assessment scale
H-5
Competence objectives of study unit
Oncology Nursing and Palliative Care 3 cr SYPHO
Objectives
Students will
- Learn to nurse patients with different types of cancers in various environments
- Become familiar with the main treatment methods used for cancer patients and in palliative care
- Know how to support the functional capacity, well-being and quality of life of cancer patients and work with customers and their family members as a member of a multiprofessional team
- Know how to assist cancer patients and their family members in safety and decision-making
- Become familiar with the safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for cancer patients and patients in need of palliative care
- Know how to provide humane palliative care to incurably ill and long-term patients, as well as to support their family members
Content of study unit
Contents
The study unit comprises 2 cr of studies offered in English
Oncology Nursing
Palliative and End-of-Life Nursing
- Current state of cancer treatment
- Procedures and assistance methods used in the treatment of cancer patients
- Safe implementation of cancer treatment
- Services and health support for cancer patients and patients in need of palliative care
- Ethical challenges in the treatment of cancer patients and patients in need of palliative care
Oncology and Pharmacology 1 cr
- Common cancers, their examination and treatment