The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

  • 1 (2018-08-01 to 2018-10-21)
  • 2 (2018-10-22 to 2018-12-31)

Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

This course serves to deepen the theoretical
knowledge in the pathophysiology of human
diseases as applied in the clinical context,
focusing on patient safety. It also functions as
a base for succeeding courses in clinical
nursing.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course students are expected to
be able to:
-discuss the etiology, signs and symptoms,
complications and prognosis of the most common
diseases.
-identify appropriate diagnostic examinations,
- explain the treatment alternatives, their
mechanisms, including risk, side-effects and
prognosis
-use the Metacognitive cycle to assess their
learning experience

Course contents

In this course learners are exposed to central
Issues relating to clinical physiology in
different contexts.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Nursing students must have passed the following
courses:
Anatomy and physiology; Medicine 1; Clinical care
I and II.
Physical therapy and Occupational therapy
students:
Please consult the Director of your Degree
Program for details.

Previous course names

Medicine 2 2016

Additional information

To accomplish this course students will:
-attend the Introduction lecture
-participate in each module through the online
learning platform skhole.
-pass quizzes for each modules by receiving a
grade of 60% or higher.
-attend the final examination and pass the final
exam by receiving a grade of 60% or higher.

Recommended or required reading

Reading material is listed on itslearning and via
Skhole online learning platform.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 10 hours
  • Individual studies - 30 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 95 hours

Workload

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

Mode of Delivery

Multiform education

Assessment methods

Exams (written-, oral-, home-)

Assessment requirements

Receive a passing grade (60%) on quizzes and on the
final examination.

Teacher

  • Ekman Petra
  • Tillman Ilse
  • Villikka Denise
  • Gray Pamela

Examiner

Villikka Denise

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit (32 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

The timetable of the course

as per itslearning and ARBS

Course enrolment period

2018-08-13 to 2018-09-09

Assessment methods

Date of examination will be announced later - Exams

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2018-09-05 13:00 - 14:00 F249 Medicine 2 Introduction to the course. Students who are familiar with the way we learn from the Medicine 1 course do not have to attend if they feel they can manage. Everyone still has access to skhole... This is only for students who are not familiar with the way we learn in the Medicine (net-based) courses or those of you who have questions. Villikka Denise

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