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Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology (5 cr)

Code: TH00CK47-3003

General information


Enrollment

02.12.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Salo IoT Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Nursing

Teachers

  • Sirpa Nikunen
  • Anu Nousiainen
  • Henna Lehtola

Groups

  • PSHSK23A
  • 02.05.2023 12:00 - 13:30, Anatomia ja fysiologia sekä mikrobiologia TH00CK47-3003

Objective

ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY 5 ETCS ANFYM

Objectives:

Student
• knows the basics of the structure, operation and regulation of the body’s organ systems and the factors behind them
• knows how to prevent treatment-related infections and manage the risks of infections.
• knows what the immune system and defence mechanisms mean
• knows the purpose and knowledge base related to vaccinations
• knows what treatment-related infections and infection risk management are
• knows the significance of aseptic work

Content

Contents
· Cell function, embryo development, tissue types and skin structure
· Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system
· Structure and function of the circulatory system and the heart, blood, immune system
· Respiratory structure and function
· Structure and function of the urinary system, fluid balance
· Structure and function of the digestive system
· Hormone function, metabolism, genital structure and function
· Structure and function of the nervous system
· Immune system and immunisation
· Infection risk management and hygiene recommendations
· Hand hygiene, use of protective equipment, safe treatment environment
· The most common treatment-related infections and the microbes that cause them
· Infection control and related precautions

Evaluation scale

H-5