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Anatomy, Physiology and Diagnostics Examinations 1Laajuus (5 cr)

Code: IN00BL57

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Anni Oikkonen
  • Elina Koivisto

Learning objectives

The student is able to
- describe the required bodily structure and functions
- define the etiological and pathophysiological factors of diseases
- apply his or her knowledge to diagnostic examinations
- identify the relationship between bodily functions and diagnostic examinations

Content

Anatomy and physiology:
- basic concepts of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
- cell, tissue, skin, cardiac system, circulatory system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system

Diagnostic examinations:
- sampling and guiding the client (blood, urine, faeces, microbiological and histocytological samples)
- the relationship between laboratory tests and pathophysiology

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 22.11.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Elina Koivisto
  • Ulla Korhonen
  • Tapani Risto
  • Riitta Kiiskinen
Scheduling groups
  • G1/3 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
  • G2/3 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
  • G3/3 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • IN24SP
    Nursing
Education groups
  • G1/3
  • G2/3
  • G3/3

Teaching methods

Anatomy and physiology:
- theory lessons
- mandatory participation in group lessons
- an exam (grade 0-5)

Diagnostics examinations:
- assignments in Moodle
- participation in training sessions
- an exam (grade 0-5)

Grading Scale 0 - 5 (Anatomy and physiology 70 % and diagnostics examinations 30 %)

Alternative implementation methods

RPL by taking a competence test or on the basis of prior performance.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Anatomy & physiology:
- Theory lessons: 14 h
- Group lessons: 6 h
- Independent studying: 59 h
- Exam: 2 h

Diagnostics examinations:
- Theory lessons: 2 h
- Skill labs: 9 h
- Independent studying: 42 h
- Exam: 1 h

Materials

Ralston, Stuart H. Davidson's principles and practice of medicine. 2018. VLeBooks. E-Book.
Peate, I& Nair, M.(ed.)2017. Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology for nursing and healthcare students. John Wiley & Sons Incorporated. Second edition.