The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Emergency care 2021 - Nordic and international caring science - basic studies
- Emergency care 2022 - Nordic and international caring science - basic studies
- Emergency care 2023 - Nordic and international caring science - basic studies
- Nursing 2021 - Nordic and international caring science - basic studies
- Nursing 2022 - Nordic and international caring science - basic studies
- Nursing 2023 - Nordic and international caring science - basic studies
- Health care 2021 - Nordic and international caring science - basic studies
- Health care 2022 - Nordic and international caring science - basic studies
- Health care 2023 - Nordic and international caring science - basic studies
- Midwifery 2021 - Nordic and international caring science - basic studies
- Midwifery 2022 - Nordic and international caring science - basic studies
- Midwifery 2023 - Nordic and international caring science - basic studies
The course takes place in period
- 3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)
- 4 (2024-03-18 to 2024-07-31)
Level/category
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
Within this study unit, we delve into the
following competencies:
Professional treatment
Health promotion
Clinical care
Caring ethics
Caring science
Interprofessional work and safety culture
SDG´s in focus:
#3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
#12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
Learning outcomes
Once you have completed the study unit:
You can define the whole of the internal medicine
patient's problems, including underlying causes
and its consequences. You can describe how to
assess care needs, perform and evaluate care in
varying care environments for patients within the
internal medicine care. You identify the meaning
of safety culture in healthcare. You can account
for medication administration of the internal
medicine patient (Knowledge)
You can plan and apply care actions within the
internal medical care based on the patient's needs
and current care recommendations. You can apply
the safety culture in healthcare. You can use the
knowledge of drug treatment for the care of the
internal medicine patient (Skill)
You can apply your knowledge of caring science and
evidence-based approach that is open to knowledge
from different interdisciplinary perspectives. You
can reflect on your actions regarding safe and
secure care (Attitude)
Course contents
- Package 1 Anatomy, physiology and
medicine: tissues and skin, blood and immune
system, nervous system, sensory organs, body
homeostasis, respiratory tract infections,
cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease,
meningitis and encephalitis, Parkinson's disease,
anaphylaxis, sepsis, viral hepatitis,
pancreatitis, venous thrombosis and pulmonary
embolism
- Package 2 Medication administration and
medication calculation of the internal medicine
patient: medication groups,
adverse effects and anaphylaxis, pharmacology of
the aging patient, medication administration
- Medication calculation, part 2: injections
(i.m
and i.v.), infusions and addition and preparation
of medicines, infusion rate, dilutions
- Package 3 Internal medicine care:
respiration and circulation, ECG, patient
assessment, infectious diseases and laboratory
tests, endocrinological patient, geriatric
patient, neurological patient
- Practical exercises: intravenous
cannulation, intramuscular injections, infusions
and addition of medication, ECG, catheterization,
oxygen therapy
- Simulation: The care process for the
internal medicine patient, aseptics, patient
encountering, teamwork, patient assessment,
medication administration
- Workshops: anatomy and physiology and
medication calculation
The study unit of 10 credits is divided as
following:
Package 1 Anatomy, physiology and medicine 3 sp
Package 2 Medication administration and medication
calculation 2 sp
Package 3 Internal medicine care 5 sp
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Clinical Care I (participated in the course)
Clinical Practice: Basic Care
Previous course names
Anatomy and Physiology
Medicine I and II
Medication administration and patient safety
Clinical care I and II (internal medicine)
Study activities
- Lectures - 60 hours
- Practical exercises - 30 hours
- Individual studies - 90 hours
- Internet-based studies - 80 hours
- - 10 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 methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- The different theory packages contain quizzes, which are part of the entire study unit's examination.
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Theory exam in anatomy, physiology and medicine
Theory exam in internal medicine
Exam in medication calculation
Quizz in medication administration
The examinations contribute to the final grade
as follows:
Theory exam in anatomy, physiology and medicine
30%
Theory exam in internal medicine 50%
Quizz in medication administration 20%
Exam in medication calculation passed
Teacher
- Appelroth Maria
- Ekman Petra
- Karbin Daniela
- Skogster Annika
- Stockmann-Broo Christine
- Tillman Ilse
Examiner
Appelroth Maria
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2023-11-24 to 2023-12-22
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments