Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology (5 cr)
Code: TH00CK47-3008
General information
Enrollment
02.07.2023 - 30.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Katri Mattsson
- Sanna Virtanen
Groups
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PSHTS23V
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