Opinto-opas

Objective

The Students
• identify the key structures and functions of the human body
• identify the key theories and explanation models of physical ageing
• identify changes in human physiological functions caused by natural physical ageing and are able to assess their effects on the functioning of an old person
• have sufficient abilities to act in situations requiring medical emergency first aid or threats to fire safety.

Content

• the key structure and functioning of the human body: tissues, musculoskeletal system, circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary excretion system and fluid balance, nervous system, senses and hormonal regulation
• key theories and models of physical ageing
• changes caused by natural ageing in different organ systems and the impact of these changes on human activity;
• medical emergency first aid and fire safety training

Materials

- Nienstedt, W. ja Kallio, S. Luut ja ytimet - ihmiselimistö lyhyesti. WSOY.
- Heikkinen, E. ja Rantanen, T. Gerontologia. 2p.(2008) tai 3p. (2013). Duodecim.
- Tilvis, R. ym. Geriatria. 2 uud.p. 2010. Duodecim.

Teaching methods

online studying
lectures
assignments

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Online examinations available:
1. exam 16.9.-26.9.2021
2. exam 5.10.-11.10.2021
3. exam 11.10.-20.10.2021

Re-exams:
16.11.2021 and 20.12.2021.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

contact teaching 25h
online and self studying 110h

Content scheduling

anatomy and physiology 2 ECTS points
physiology of aging 2,5 ECTS points
First aid 0,5op

Further information

N/A

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria see the attachment of the curriculum
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Assessment criteria see the attachment of the curriculum
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assessment criteria see the attachment of the curriculum
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment criteria see the attachment of the curriculum
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course

Assessment methods and criteria

online exams 33%
assignments 66%

Further information

- Anatomy and Physiology 2 ECTS
- Physical Changes of Ageing 2,5 ECTS
- First Aid and Fire Security 0,5 ECTS