Foundations of the Human Organism and it's Functions, 7 credits - 7031529
Syllabus
1st year spring term
Number of ECTS credits
7 credits
Upcoming implementations:
Foundations of the Human Organism and it's Functions 7031529-3004 01.01.2020-31.07.2020 7 credits(MSHTK20A)+-
Teacher(s) in charge
Kaisa Friman, Sanna Virtanen
Teaching language
Finnish
Timing
01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020
Enrollment date range
02.12.2019 - 30.03.2020
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
FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUMAN ORGANISM AND ITS FUNCTIONS 7 CR IHET
Objective:
- Students will understand the basic structure, functions and regulation of the human organism and the underlying factors
- Students will know how to interact with and interview the person to be examined
- Students will be familiar with clinical examination methods and their principles
Content of study unit
Contents
Anatomy and Physiology, 4 cr ANFY
- Cell functions, embryology, types of body tissue and skin structure
- Structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system
- Structure and functions of the heart and the circulatory system, blood, the immune system
- Structure and functions of the respiratory system
- Structure and functions of the urinary system, fluid balance
- Structure and functions of the digestive system
- Hormonal action, metabolism, structure and functions of the sexual organs
- Structure and functions of the nervous system
Basics of Clinical Examination, 3 cr ITPE
- Encountering and interacting with people
- Key methods for examining people (interview, anamnesis, inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion, observation, indicators)
- Conditions of a successful examination
- Content areas of clinical examinations (general condition, breathing, circulation, consciousness, excretion, musculoskeletal system, skin)