The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Emergency care 2005 - Caring science
- Emergency care 2006 - Caring science
- Emergency care 2008 - Caring science
- Emergency care 2007 - Caring science
- Emergency care 2009 - Caring science
- Emergency care 2010 - Caring science
- Emergency care 2011 - Caring science
- Emergency care 2012 - Caring science
- Emergency care 2013 - Caring science
- Nursing 2005 (nursing) - Caring science
- Nursing 2005 (health care) - Caring science
- Nursing 2004 (nursing) - Caring science
- Nursing 2004 (public health care) - Caring science
- Nursing 2004 (midwifery) - Caring science
- Nursing 2006 (health care) - Caring science
- Nursing 2006 (nursing) - Caring science
- Nursing 2003 (midwifery) - Caring science
- Nursing 2005 (midwifery) - Caring science
- Nursing 2006 (midwifery) - Caring science
- Nursing 2007 (nursing) - Caring science
- Nursing 2007 (midwifery) - Caring science
- Nursing 2007 (health care) - Caring science
- Nursing 2008 (midwifery) - Caring science
- Nursing 2008 (nursing) - Caring science
- Nursing 2008 (health care) - Caring science
Level/category
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 is:
- to give the scientific basis for understanding caring science in the context of the humanities. - to get a solid understanding of professional nursing/midwifery care as an integral element in the curriculum.
You understand the basics of the patient safety work in Finland and you are able to give examples of the most common safety- and risktheories.
Learning outcomes
You are able to understand caring science literature and use scientific knowledge when writing an essay on one of the central elements of caring science.
You understand the theoretical core of caring science and reflect on its meaning in nursing and caring practice
You are able to describe the normal theories within safety science.
You understand how risks are avoided and managed.
You are able to give examples of how human factors influence all your work and understand how teamwork may make your work safer.
Course contents
Caring science and academic nursing practice. The basic knowledge concerning caring as a science and the idea of the human being, health, suffering, environment/the world of the patient, and caring. Sub-divisions of caring science.
Webcourse of patient safety, Patient safety through skill
web: potilasturvaportti.fi
Patient safety from a theoretical point.
Human factors, system safety and safety culture.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
None
Previous course names
None
Recommended or required reading
Eriksson, K. Vårdandets idé. Almqvist & Wiksell, Stockholm. ISBN 91-20-06684-8
Eriksson, K. 1994. Den lidande människan. Liber utbildning, Stockholm. ISBN 91-634-0862-7
Suserud, B-O och Svensson, L. 2009. Prehospital akutsjukvård. Liber AB, Stockholm. ISBN 978-91-47-08448-7
Kinnunen, M och Peltomaa, K. 2009. Potilasturvallisuus ensin. Sairaanhoitajaliitto, Helsinki.
Topical research reports and articles
Study activities
- Lectures - 32 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 12 hours
- Small-group work - 30 hours
- Individual studies - 50 hours
- Internet-based studies - 10 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 134 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 134 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Assignment. Passed web course on patient safety.
Teacher
- Lejonqvist Gun-Britt
- Nyström Patrik
- Roberts Christel
- Wallinvirta Eivor
Examiner
Nyström Patrik
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Reports and productions