The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

  • 1 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-22)
  • 2 (2023-10-23 to 2023-12-31)
  • 3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)
  • 4 (2024-03-18 to 2024-07-31)

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

10 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:

Within this study unit, we delve into the
following competencies:

Professional encounters
Health promotion
Clinical care
Caring ethics
Caring science
Interprofessional work and safety culture

SDG´s in focus:
#3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
#4 QUALITY EDUCATION

Learning outcomes

After completing the study unit:

You can systematically assess and evaluate the
condition of the internal medicine patient with
the help of various measuring instruments, as well
as perform the basics of the internal medicine
patient's care. (Knowledge)

You can explain and justify the choices of your
caring actions in relation to the basics of
nursing science. You can also develop the care
based on this. (Skill)

You develop the ability to implement evidence-
based nursing and perform your care activities
according to current care recommendations. You
work for sustainable development in nursing.
(Skill)

You can apply your knowledge of the most important
internal medicine diseases and select and perform
appropriate care actions based on the patient's
health obstacles and symptoms. You can evaluate
the need for care for a patient in need of urgent
care. (Skill)

You deepen your knowledge in parenteral fluid and
drug treatment of the internal medicine patient
and know the most common medication groups used.
(Skill)

You understand the role of the nurse in the
interprofessional teamwork in the care of the
internal medicine patient. (Attitude)

You identify, analyze and reflect on internal
medicine care from a nursing science and ethical
perspective. (Attitude)

Course contents

Clinical practice in internal medicine, 6 weeks.
The work shifts are made according to the
supervisor's and the unit's planning. 38h/week in
three-shift work.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Clinical Practice: Basic Care
Internal Medicine (theory course)
Medication calculation exam completed no later
than 2 weeks before the start of clinical practice
or according to the examiner's requirements.

Vaccination certificates and investigation of
infectious diseases are followed according to
standard directives and the welfare area's
requirements.

In addition, the vice chancellor's decision 6/2020
on sufficient language skills in Swedish and
Finnish applies when a clinical practice is to be
booked.

Previous course names

Clinical care practice (internal medicine)

Additional information

The clinical practice assignment is done on
itslearning.
Reporting of hours worked and the evaluation should
be submitted to itslearning.

Study activities

Practical training - 270 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 270 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 270 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment requirements

To pass the student needs to pass the clinical
practice and submit all the necessary documents as
well as pass the clinical practice assignment.

Teacher

  • Appelroth Maria
  • Karbin Daniela
  • Loimijoki Niko

Examiner

Appelroth Maria

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Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-08-10 to 2023-09-06

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