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Anatomy, Physiology and Diagnostics Examinations 2Laajuus (5 cr)

Code: IN00BL66

Credits

5 op

Learning objectives

The student is able to
- describe the required bodily structures and functions
- apply his or her knowledge to diagnostic examinations
- identify the relationship between bodily functions and diagnostic examinations
- explain the principles of radiation protection in nursing and diagnostic examinations

Content

Anatomy and physiology:
- nervous system, senses, endocrine system, musculoskeletal system, acid-base balance, reproductive systems
Diagnostic examinations:
- ECG, respiratory function tests, anthropometric measuring and acid-base balance tests
- the relationship between patient examination results and pathophysiology
- Medical imaging: plain radiography, CT (computed tomography), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), ultra sound, nuclear medicine, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology

Qualifications

Anatomy, Physiology and Diagnostics Examinations 1 completed.

Enrollment

01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 18.04.2025

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Iina Turunen
  • Tapani Risto
  • Riitta Kiiskinen
Scheduling groups
  • G1/2 (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
  • G2/2 (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
  • G1/3 (Size: 10. Open UAS: 0.)
  • G2/3 (Size: 10. Open UAS: 0.)
  • G3/3 (Size: 10. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • IN24SP
    Nursing
Education groups
  • G1/2
  • G2/2
  • G1/3
  • G2/3
  • G3/3

Teaching methods

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

Medical imaging:
- orientation lecture
- mandatory participation in seminars and a tour to the University Hospital of Kuopio
- exam (grade 0-5), together with Clinical physiology

Clinical physiology:
- ECG, respiratory function tests, anthropometric measuring and acid-base balance tests
- the relationship between patient examination results and pathophysiology
- pre-exam
- exam (grade 0-5), together with Medical imaging

Student workload

Anatomy & physiology:
- Theory lessons: 8 h
- Group lessons: 6 h
- Independent studying 51,5 h
- Exam: 2 h

Medical imaging:
- Orientation lecture 1 h
- Tour to the University Hospital of Kuopio 1 h per student
- Independent studying
- Seminars 7 h
- Exam 1 h

Clinical physiology:
- Skill labs 9 h
- Pre-exam
- Exam 1 h

Practical training and working life cooperation

Medical imaging: Tour to the University Hospital of Kuopio.

Qualifications

Anatomy, Physiology and Diagnostics Examinations 1 completed.

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.
Kapit, W & Elson, LM. 2014. The anatomy coloring book. Pearson Education cop. 4th ed.

Will be announced in the beginning of the course, eMaterial.