Oncology Nursing and Palliative Care (3 cr)
Code: 7031492-3011
General information
- Enrollment
- 02.12.2018 - 31.10.2019
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 26.08.2019 - 31.10.2019
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Health and Well-being
- Campus
- Kupittaa Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 25
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Teachers
- Marjo Kaarto
- Course
- 7031492
Evaluation scale
H-5
Content scheduling
Contents
The study unit comprises 2 cr of studies offered in English
Oncology Nursing
Palliative and End-of-Life Nursing
- Current state of cancer treatment
- Procedures and assistance methods used in the treatment of cancer patients
- Safe implementation of cancer treatment
- Services and health support for cancer patients and patients in need of palliative care
- Ethical challenges in the treatment of cancer patients and patients in need of palliative care
Oncology and Pharmacology 1 cr
- Common cancers, their examination and treatment
Objective
Oncology Nursing and Palliative Care 3 cr SYPHO
Objectives
Students will
- Learn to nurse patients with different types of cancers in various environments
- Become familiar with the main treatment methods used for cancer patients and in palliative care
- Know how to support the functional capacity, well-being and quality of life of cancer patients and work with customers and their family members as a member of a multiprofessional team
- Know how to assist cancer patients and their family members in safety and decision-making
- Become familiar with the safe and effective administration of pharmacotherapy for cancer patients and patients in need of palliative care
- Know how to provide humane palliative care to incurably ill and long-term patients, as well as to support their family members
Content
Contents
The study unit comprises 2 cr of studies offered in English
Oncology Nursing
Palliative and End-of-Life Nursing
- Current state of cancer treatment
- Procedures and assistance methods used in the treatment of cancer patients
- Safe implementation of cancer treatment
- Services and health support for cancer patients and patients in need of palliative care
- Ethical challenges in the treatment of cancer patients and patients in need of palliative care
Oncology and Pharmacology 1 cr
- Common cancers, their examination and treatment
Teaching methods
Seminar, Poster presentations, Workshop, Lessons
Exam schedules
Exam 0 - 5
Poster approved - failed
Seminar 0 - 5
Medical math approved - failed