Medical StudiesLaajuus (11 ECTS)

Objective

The student acquires basic theoretical knowledge of various fields of medicine, which are applied to practice in different clinical settings.

Content

The study module consists of the following studies:

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

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

SXXCN01R Paediatric Medical Emergencies and Paediatric Traumas: 1 cr
Objectives
The student acquires theoretical and practical skills for treating paediatric medical emergencies independently or after consultation and is able to determine the urgency of care and transportation.
Contents
Acute respiratory insufficiency in paediatric patients
Paediatric trauma
Care of paediatric near drowning
Identification and care of battered and neglected children
Sudden infant death syndrome

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

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

SXXCN02N Medical equipment, 1 cr
FI
Hoitotyön teknologia
Objectives
Studies about medical equipment lead to their competent operation and to an understanding of their effects on patients
Content
Function and use of essential medical equipment
Safe use of medical equipment

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

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

SXXCN02J Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1 cr
FI
Synnytysoppi ja gynekologia
Objectives
During studies students learn the most common disorders related to gynaecology, gestation and obstetrics.
Content
Anatomical and physiological changes in reproductive organs
Gynaecological infections
Tumours in reproductive organs
Gynaecological operations
Menopause
Abnormal gestation and childbirth

SXXCN02S Neurology and Toxicology 1 cr
FI
Neurologia ja myrkytykset
Objectives
The student acquires basic theoretical and practical skills for treating neurological and poisoning patients independently or after consultation and is able to determine the urgency of care and transportation.
Content