Medical StudiesLaajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

SX00AA86 Internal Medicine 1 cr
Students can explain the major causes, symptoms, examinations and treatment of national diseases.

SX00AA87 Surgery 1 cr
Students master a surgical patient’s symptomatic examination and the principles of care as well as identify the most common wound types, different surgical suture techniques and the principles of wound care.

SX00AA84 Pharmacology 1, 1 cr
Students have basic knowledge of pharmacology and pharmacodynamics of medication and they know how to administer medication safely in the care of various patient groups.

SX00AA84 Pharmacology 2, 1 cr
Students have basic knowledge of the pharmacology and pharmacodynamics of medication and they know how to administer medication safely in the care of various patient groups.

Content

SX00AA86 Internal Medicine 1 cr
Cardiovascular diseases.
Respiratory illnesses.
Metabolic disorders, diabetes, dysfunctions of thyroid and adrenal gland.

SX00AA87 Surgery 1 cr
Surgical basic diseases.
Traumas and their treatment.
Surgical removal of tumours.
Burns.

SX00AA84 Pharmacology 1, 1 cr
General overview on medication.
Medication of diabetes.
Medication of disorders of the digestive system.
Medication of the cardiovascular system.
Antimicrobial medicines.
Medication of symptoms and diseases of the respiratory system.

SX00AA85 Pharmacology 2, 1 cr
Medication of mental illnesses.
Medication of neurological illnesses.
Medication of acute and chronic pain.
Medication of oncological diseases.
Special questions related to the use of medicines.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

SX00AA86 Internal Medicine 1 cr
Students can explain the major causes, symptoms, examinations and treatment of national diseases.

SX00AA87 Surgery 1 cr
Students master a surgical patient’s symptomatic examination and the principles of care as well as identify the most common wound types, different surgical suture techniques and the principles of wound care.

SX00AA84 Pharmacology 1, 1 cr
Students have basic knowledge of pharmacology and pharmacodynamics of medication and they know how to administer medication safely in the care of various patient groups.

SX00AA85 Pharmacology 2, 1 cr
Students have basic knowledge of the pharmacology and pharmacodynamics of medication and they know how to administer medication safely in the care of various patient groups.