The course is included in these curricula and study modules

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is a deep enough level of
knowledge to give
you the preparedness to act and to take
responsibility in your
profession.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course you are expected to be
able to explain
- the etiology
- the symptoms, the course with possible
complications and the
prognosis
- the most common diagnostic examinations
- the most common treatment alternatives, their
effects, risks,
interactions and side-effects

concerning the most common internal medical
diseases.

Course contents

Respiratory infections
Asthma & COPD
Cardiovascular disease
Stroke
Meningitis & Encephalitis
Hypo- and hyperthyroidism
Parkinson's desease
Rheumatoid arthritis
Diabetes
Rheumatoid arthritis
Epilepsy
Diabetes

Prerequisites and co-requisites

The student has participated in the course
anatomy
and physiology

Previous course names

Medical studies I

Recommended or required reading

Learning materials are located on itslearning

Study activities

Internet-based studies - 135 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Multiform education

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • The exam will be performed on itsLearning

Assessment requirements

Passed final exam

Teacher

Tillman Ilse

Examiner

Tillman Ilse

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

The timetable of the course

enligt ItsLearning

Assessment methods

  • 2021-03-05 - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Other assignments

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