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Nursing in Exceptional Circumstances (1 cr)

Code: TH00BU78-3006

General information


Enrollment

02.07.2022 - 31.08.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Nursing

Teachers

  • Mervi Rasilainen

Groups

  • PSHSS20C

Objective

Nursing in Exceptional Circumstances, 1 ECTS

Objectives
• Students will be able to independently initiate immediate life-preserving measures and to carry out measures in crises and disaster situations

Content

Contents
• Definition and legislation of exceptional circumstances and crises
• Common crises and causes of exceptional circumstances: accidents, toxic spills, communicable diseases, war
• Preparations for exceptional circumstances and crises
• How to act in exceptional circumstances and crises
• Psychological support and seeing patients
• Multiprofessional teamwork and interaction
• How to wear appropriate protective clothing and advanced hygiene skills
• Assessment of basic vital functions with the NEWS score system

Evaluation scale

H-5