The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

  • 3 (2021-01-01 to 2021-03-21)
  • 4 (2021-03-22 to 2021-07-31)

Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

English

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

In this course learners are exposed information
abour the following deseases;
Epilepsy
Parkinson´s disease
Asthma
COPD
Hypertension
Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes
UTI & Pyelonephritis
Hepatitis
Anemia types & Thrombocytopenia
Rheumatoid arthritis
Leukemia

Prerequisites and co-requisites

The student has participated in the course
anatomy and physiology

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

Virtual self studies

Assessment methods

Exams (written-, oral-, home-)

Assessment requirements

Students must receive a passing grade to
accomplish this course.

Teacher

Tillman Ilse

Examiner

Tillman Ilse

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit (40 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

The timetable of the course

Course timetable listed on the learning platform
(itslearning)

Course enrolment period

2020-12-24 to 2021-01-20

Assessment methods

Date of examination will be announced later - Exams

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2021-01-12 15:00 - 16:00 Medicine 1 Introduction to Medicine 1 Tillman Ilse
2021-01-19 15:15 - 15:45 Medicine 1 Drop in Tillman Ilse
2021-02-16 15:15 - 15:45 Medicine 1 Drop in Tillman Ilse
2021-03-16 15:15 - 15:45 Medicine 1 Drop in Tillman Ilse
2021-03-31 15:15 - 15:45 Medicine 1 Drop in Tillman Ilse
2021-04-15 15:15 - 15:30 Medicine 1 Quick session to check that zoom is working on your phone. No need to attend if you already know it does. Zoomlink: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/8246046468 Tillman Ilse
2021-04-16 14:00 - 16:00 Medicine 1 Medicine 1 exam Tillman Ilse

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