Medical StudiesLaajuus (14 ECTS)

Objective

Knowledge and skills related to various medical fields is gained during the studies.

Content

The course is comprised of medical studies.

SXXCN01A Anesthesiology, 1 cr
FI
Anestesiologia
Objectives
The student acquires theoretical knowledge required in anaesthetic and intensive care, which comprises main anaesthetic methods and pharmacotherapy. Furthermore, the student will understand her / his responsibility while caring for patients through the use of medical interventions.
Contents
Anaesthetic methods and pharmacotherapy, preoperative preparations and premedication, methods of iv-cannulation, open airway and endotracheal cannulation, observation of a patient under anaesthesia, characteristics of intensive care.

SXXCN01D Pharmacology, 2 op
FI
Farmakologia
Objectives
The student familiarizes her /himself with pharmacology and pharmacodynamics, and gains readiness in safe pharmacotherapy of diverse groups of patients.
Content
Terminology and research activities
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacology
Routes of administration and adverse reactions
Cardiovascular pharmacotherapy
Pharmacotherapy of respiratory diseases
Pharmacotherapy of neurological diseases
Management of acute and chronic pain

SHKZA01B Genetics, 1 cr
FI
Genetiikka
During the studies, the knowledge on congenital illnesses and genetic counselling broadens.

SXXCN01G Gerontology and Geriatrics 1 cr
FI
Gerontologia ja geriatria
Objectives
During studies students learn about the aging process and changes related to it as well as familiarise themselves with the most common diseases, their prevention and care.
Content
Gerontology and geriatrics as branches of science
Theories of aging
Aging changes in different organs and their function
Common diseases of old age and their treatment

SXXCN01H Gynaecology and Endocrinology , 1 op
FI
Gynekologia ja endokrinologia
Objectives
Students are well familiar with the most common gynaecological disorders and their medical treatment as well as the physiology of male and female hormones and their disorders.
Content
Male and female hormonal disorders
Anomalies in reproductive organs
Contraception
Problems in early pregnancy
Gynaecological procedures and operations
Childlessness
Gynaecological infections and communicable diseases
Incontinence
Menopause
Gynaecological cancers


SXXCN01P Surgery, 1 cr
FI
Kirurgia
Objectives
During studies students familiarise themselves with examining and treating surgical patients according to their symptoms as well as learn to identify the most common wound types, different techniques of wound closure and principles of treating wounds.
Content
Common surgically treated diseases
Traumas and their treatment
Surgically treated tumours
Treatment of burns

SXXCN01Q Paediatrics, 1 cr
FI
Lastentaudit
Objectives
During studies students learn the aetiology of the most common paediatric diseases, their symptoms, diagnostics and medical treatment.
Content
Developmental disorders and their recognition
Common infections and pulmonary disorders in children
Circulatory, neurological and metabolic disorders in children
Mental disorders and central problems in nutrition
Traumas

SXXCN01W Obstetrics, 2 op
FI
Obstetriikka
Objectives
During studies students? knowledge of common disorders related to abnormal gestation, childbirth and puerperium as well as their treatment broadens.
Content
Follow-up of well-being of foetus
Dysplasia in a foetus and developmental disorders
Premature and postmature gestation and childbirth
Oligo and polyhydramnion
Intoxicants and pregnancy
Communicable diseases and pregnancy
Hepatosis
Asthma
Cardiac diseases
Rheumatic diseases
Epilepsy
Toxaemia
Diabetes
Twin pregnancy and childbirth
Alleviation of labour pains
Operative childbirths
Haemorrhage and trauma during childbirth and puerperium

SXXCN02B Neonatology, 1 op
FI
Neonatologia
Objectives
During studies students gain knowledge of normal changes related to the well-being of foetus and newborn as well as common disorders and their treatment during the perinatal period.
Content
Adaptation of newborn, oxidation, resuscitation
Respiratory problems of newborn
RDS
Nutrition of foetus and newborn
Premature and postmature newborn
Birth trauma
Congenital cardiac diseases and anomalies
Perinatal infections and sepsis
Haematology of newborn
Hyperbilirubinemia

SXXCN02C Psychiatry, 1 cr
FI
Psykiatria
Objectives
During studies students familiarise themselves with mental disorders, their underlying causes and epidemiology as well as examinations and treatment of mental patients.
Content
Common mental disorders and their symptoms
Examinations and treatment of mental patients
Involuntary care

SXXCN02E Sexology, 1 cr
FI
Seksologia
The theoretical knowledge required in midwifery deepens on sexual and reproductive health issues. During the studies, the knowledge on questions on clinical sexology broadens.

SXXCN02G Internal medicine, 1 cr
FI
Sisätaudit
Objectives
During studies students familiarise themselves with aetiology, symptoms, examinations and treatment of the most common diseases in Finland.
Content
Cardiovascular diseases
Respiratory diseases
Metabolic disorders, diabetes, thyroid and adrenal gland disorders