Foundations of the Human Organism and it's Functions (7 cr)
Code: 7031483-1005
General information
- Timing
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01.01.2017 - 31.07.2017
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 7 cr
- Local portion
- 7 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Health and Well-being
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 10 - 30
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
- Teachers
- Elina Santala
- Sanna Virtanen
- Course
- 7031483
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
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
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)