Topical Themes of Pre-hospital and In-hospital Emergency care (5 cr)

Objective

The student deepens competence in the topical themes of emergency care both in the pre-hospital and in-hospital setting. After completing the study unit, the student can apply, analyze and evaluate evidence-based knowledge in emergency care. The student deepens competence in data acquisition; the student can critically evaluate the application of knowledge to different situations of emergency care and utilize this knowledge in the leadership of emergency care. The student develops competence in digital communication. The student can evaluate various research projects of emergency care of national and international level.

Content

- topical themes and literature of pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency care
- research projects of emergency care
- research knowledge and evidence-based knowledge of emergency care
- internationalization

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student displays competence to deal with the basic content of the study unit but lacks competence in independent data acquisition, interpretation and the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the context of workplace.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student fulfills the requirements for the study unit well. S/he displays competence in active data acquisition and is able to interpret the key features of the data to a clinical setting. The student has the ability to analyze the acquired knowledge and to apply it to the context of workplace.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student displays broad and versatile competence in the content of the study unit. S/he has great competence in targeted data acquisition. The student’s ability to make decisions shows independent thinking, responsible actions and leadership skills. The ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the context of workplace is creative and versatile.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The student is proficient in the basic content of the study unit (competence evaluation), but independent data acquisition, interpretation and the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the context of workplace has shortcomings.

Further information

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
A study unit or parts of it may be accredited based on previously acquired competence if the student has completed similar studies of higher education and/or the student has work experience to meet the competence requirements.