Medical StudiesLaajuus (24 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:

SXXCN01B Anaesthesiology 3.5 cr
Objectives
The student acquires theoretical and practical skills for working in anaesthetic and intensive care. During the studies, the student achieves basic skills in main anaesthetic methods and pharmacotherapy. S/he develops competence in infusions and blood transfusions and is able to use equipment and devices intended for care and examinations.
Contents
Anaesthetic methods and pharmacotherapy
Special characteristics of pharmacotherapy and pain management
Infusions and blood transfusions
Anaesthesia in special groups
Equipment used in anaesthesia

SXXCN01N Cardiovascular Emergencies: 2.5 cr
Objectives
The student acquires theoretical and practical skills for treating cardiologic patients independently or after consultation and is able to determine the urgency of care and transportation.
Contents
Emergency care of a cardiologic patient
Pharmacotherapy of a cardiologic patient
Resuscitation and care after ROSC

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

SXXCN01V Neurological Emergencies and Toxicology: 1.5 cr
Objectives
The student acquires theoretical and practical skills for treating neurological and toxic patients independently or after consultation and is able to determine the urgency of care and transportation.
Contents
Emergency care of neurological and toxic patients
Nursing care principles for neurological patients
Impact of neurological problems on patient's functional ability

SXXCN02A Pathophysiology and Pharmacology: 3 cr
Objectives
The student gains the required competence in emergency care nursing of the reasons and causes of acute illnesses from the perspective of pathophysiology. In addition, s/he acquires the necessary skills needed in patient care by means of pharmacology.
Contents
Vascular changes and circulatory disorders, cardiovascular pharmacotherapy
Functional disorders of respiratory system, pharmacotherapy of respiratory diseases
Allergies and their pharmacotherapy
Functional disorders of liver and pancreas
Endocrine diseases and their pharmacotherapy
Oncology
Death

SXXCN02L Traumatology: 2.5 cr
Objectives
The student acquires theoretical and practical skills for treating trauma patients in emergency care independently or after consultation and is able to determine the urgency of care and transportation.
Contents
Primary care of trauma patients at the scene of accident and during transportation
Mechanical injury
Respiratory tract obstruction and drowning
Electrical injuries and other burns
Cold injuries
Patients with multiple injuries
Multiple casualty incidents and disasters