Basics of Geriatric CompetenciesLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students in elderly care are familiar with the central principles of clinical microbiology and know how to apply aseptic techniques. Students are aware of the central pathophysiological changes in human body and their impact on the elderly. They also recognise the most common geriatric diseases and are able to assess their impact on old persons’ functional capacity and well-being. Students are familiar with the significance of long-term illnesses for public health.

Content

Basics of clinical microbiology, aseptic techniques and pathophysiology. Central principles and premises of geriatrics, psychogeriatrics and general medicine in the care of the elderly. Memory-related illnesses and the most common illnesses of the elderly. Practice 1 cr.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.