Gerontological Nursing (5 ECTS)

Location and time

Tasks must be completed by the time period. Carrying out an "Initial competence assessment" task in Moodle confirm the participation.

Materials

Materials in Moodle and books (exam were applicable):
1) Tilvis, R., Pitkälä, K., Strandberg, T., Sulkava, R. & Viitanen, M. (toim.) 2016.Geriatria. Kustannus Oy Duodecim. WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo.
2) Material in a Moodle learning environment.

Employer connections

The student is recommended to complete this course before Gerontological Nursing practice.

Exam schedules

In the Moodle online course the student plans the schedule of his / her performance. Studying requires self-direction and time management skills. Drug calculation exam and Geriatric exam will be done in Exam room.
Gerontological nursing exam is in the Moodle without possibility to retake or increase the grade in the course.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

The AHOT decision document must be made before the start of the course and must be presented to the teachers of the course by email.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Pre- and post-assessment of competence and competence-tests
Approved drug calculation exam
Geriatric and Gerontological Nursing -exam, numeric assessment
Approved online-courses

Activity in Moodle and returning assignments in the schedule affect the overall evaluation.

Student workload

5 cr = 135 hours students work.

Content scheduling

Beginning of the course
- You can log in to Moodle on the first day of course.
- Instructions for accessing the Moodle workspace can be found in the Oma course workspace announcements.
- Completion of the course is considered to have started when the student has completed the initial Competence Assessment on the first orientation side on Moodle.
- The student completes the course entirely online, except for Examia exams, so completing the course requires good time management and the ability to work independently.

All assignments must be returned by October 18, 2024. The evaluation will be done in accordance regulations by November 15, 2024

Teaching methods

e-Learning (Moodle)
Examia (Myllypuro campus)
e-Learning tests and exams

Further information

This course is open for following groups:
SXQ23K1 Terveydenhoitotyön tutkinto-ohjelma päivä,
SXO24K2 Sairaanhoitotyön tutkinto-ohjelma monimuoto,
SXL32K1 Kätilötyön tutkinto-ohjelma päivä

Previous knowledge required for admission to the course are basics of clinical nursing and knowledge of the basics of pharmaceutical care.

The assignments and MATERIALS prepared by the teacher are works in accordance with the Copyright Act (404/61) for which the teacher has copyright. Assignments AND MATERIALS may not be used except in their own studies. Their public distribution is only allowed with the permission of the teacher.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See the attachment "Framework for evaluation criteria of competence"

Further information

This course is open for following groups:
SXQ23K1 Terveydenhoitotyön tutkinto-ohjelma päivä,
SXO24K2 Sairaanhoitotyön tutkinto-ohjelma monimuoto,
SXL32K1 Kätilötyön tutkinto-ohjelma päivä

Previous knowledge required for admission to the course are basics of clinical nursing and knowledge of the basics of pharmaceutical care.

The assignments and MATERIALS prepared by the teacher are works in accordance with the Copyright Act (404/61) for which the teacher has copyright. Assignments AND MATERIALS may not be used except in their own studies. Their public distribution is only allowed with the permission of the teacher.