The course takes place in period

4 (2020-03-23 to 2020-07-31)

Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

4 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is to give basic
knowledge related to children's and women's
health i during the various stages of their
life
cycle.

Basic understanding of women- and family
centered care.

Ability to support the well being of families.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is
expected to:

Demonstrate basic competencies in Contextual-,
clinical-, caring- and medical care
in pediatric-, gynecologic and maternity care.

recognize and discuss the most common
gynecological diseases, their prevention and
care.

Explain main themes related to a child´s
normal
development cycle.

Knowledge in basic pediatrics: being able to
recognizing and communicate the most common
diseases during childhood and adolescence.

Identify factors related to normal pregnancy,
childbirth and child care.

can guide patients and families regarding
reproductive health

Is able to delineate aspect related to family
centered care

Course contents

Pediatric care 2 cu

- The child as a patient, special aspects
related pediatric care (medication, age/level
of
maturity)

- pain and anxiety

- basic- and surgical pediatric care

- circulation, digestion, neurology

Care of Women 2 cu

- Women as patients
- Most common gynecological problems and
diseases and their impact on women and their
families
- basics in reproductive health
- knowledge of common contraceptives
- knowledge of normal pregnancy, delivery and
post partum care.

1 cu by choise
advanced studies in pediatric care (separate
learning goals at beginning of the course)
OR
advanced studies in gynecology and
endocrinology
(mandatory for midwifery students) separate
learning goals at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Basic Nursing, Anatomy and physiology
Clinical care 1 & 2

Previous course names

Basics in pediatric care and pediatrics
(2005ö2006)
Maternity and gynecological care 1 (2005-2006)

Recommended or required reading

Hockenberry, Marilyn 2004 Wong's essentials of
Pediatric
Nursing.seventh edition.Wilson&Winkelstein
USA ISBN 0-323-02593-5
Borgfelt/Åberg/Anderberg/Andersson 2010
OBSTEETRIK
OCH
GYNEKOLOGI: Studentlitteratur, ISBN 978-91-44-
05514-5
Ihme Anu, Satu Rainto 2008: Naisen
terveys.Edita:
Helsinki ISBN
978-951-37-5015-2[piirrokset: Inkeri Patrakka
ja
Susan Reed]
OR
Helsinki : Tammi, 2004
(Nainen hoitotyön asiakkaana / Kaarina Eskola,
Eeva Hytönen
Helsinki : WSOY , 2002)

Study activities

  • Lectures - 15 hours
  • Practical exercises - 8 hours
  • Individual studies - 52 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 50 hours
  • Seminars - 10 hours

Workload

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

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

activly participate in discussions and
presentations,
approved examination

Teacher

  • Ekman Petra
  • Silfver Jessica
  • Stenbäck Pernilla
  • Stockmann-Broo Christine
  • Tillman Ilse

Examiner

Silfver Jessica

Group size

No limit (43 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2019-03-18 to 2020-04-19

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • 2020-04-02 - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
  • Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2020-04-27 11:00 - 12:00 Klinisk vård V: Vård av kvinnor och barn Frivillig frågestund om modul 2 Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68319728803 Ekman Petra

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