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Natural Science and Medicine 1Laajuus (3 cr)

Code: 7K00FN15

Credits

3 op

Objectives

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Enrolment period

06.07.2024 - 31.08.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 52

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Rami Yli-Villamo
  • Sanna Paloposki
Person in charge

Sanna Paloposki

Groups
  • 24ASH1

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

06.06.2024 - 14.08.2024

Timing

05.08.2024 - 27.10.2024

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Minna Talvitie
  • Gitte Taulo
  • Terhi Pekkinen
  • Riikka Lehtinen
Person in charge

Terhi Pekkinen

Groups
  • 24SH1A
  • 24SH1CL

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

02.12.2023 - 04.04.2024

Timing

25.03.2024 - 05.05.2024

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 52

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Groups
  • 23ASH2

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

02.12.2023 - 04.03.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 20.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 52

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 23SH2A

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

02.12.2023 - 29.01.2024

Timing

29.01.2024 - 25.03.2024

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Ida Nikkola

Groups
  • 23TH
  • 23KL

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

02.12.2023 - 03.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 07.04.2024

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 52

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Groups
  • 23SH2B

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

02.12.2023 - 03.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 24.03.2024

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 52

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Groups
  • 23SH2CL

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

02.12.2023 - 02.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 18.02.2024

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 52

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Groups
  • 23SH2EL

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

02.12.2023 - 09.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 25.02.2024

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 23EH

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

15.05.2023 - 26.09.2023

Timing

02.10.2023 - 26.11.2023

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 23SH1B

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

15.05.2023 - 28.08.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 26.11.2023

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 23SH1A

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

15.05.2023 - 31.08.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 19.11.2023

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 23ASH1

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

15.05.2023 - 15.08.2023

Timing

07.08.2023 - 24.09.2023

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 23SH1CL

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

03.12.2022 - 20.03.2023

Timing

27.03.2023 - 04.06.2023

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 22SH2C

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

03.12.2022 - 06.03.2023

Timing

06.03.2023 - 30.04.2023

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 22EH
    22EH

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

03.12.2022 - 10.01.2023

Timing

02.01.2023 - 09.04.2023

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 22KL
    22KL
  • 22TH
    22TH

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

03.12.2022 - 01.01.2023

Timing

02.01.2023 - 09.04.2023

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 22SH2A

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

03.12.2022 - 04.01.2023

Timing

02.01.2023 - 26.02.2023

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 22SH2B

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

03.12.2022 - 02.01.2023

Timing

02.01.2023 - 19.02.2023

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 49

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 22SH2DL

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

03.12.2022 - 03.01.2023

Timing

02.01.2023 - 02.04.2023

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 39

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 22SH2EL

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

05.05.2022 - 29.08.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 27.11.2022

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 22SH1A

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

05.05.2022 - 15.08.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 30.10.2022

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 22SH1B

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

05.05.2022 - 29.08.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 27.11.2022

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 22ASH1

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

05.05.2022 - 26.08.2022

Timing

08.08.2022 - 02.10.2022

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 22SH1C

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.12.2021 - 22.03.2022

Timing

28.03.2022 - 05.06.2022

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 39

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Emergency Care
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 21EH

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.12.2021 - 03.03.2022

Timing

07.03.2022 - 08.05.2022

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 52

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 21SH2C

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.12.2021 - 04.03.2022

Timing

07.03.2022 - 28.05.2022

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 52

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 21SH2E

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.12.2021 - 02.02.2022

Timing

31.01.2022 - 10.04.2022

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 52

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 21SH2B

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.12.2021 - 04.01.2022

Timing

03.01.2022 - 20.02.2022

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 52

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 21SH2A

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.12.2021 - 05.01.2022

Timing

03.01.2022 - 27.03.2022

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 52

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Anne-Marja Hammar

Groups
  • 21SH2D

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.12.2021 - 10.01.2022

Timing

03.01.2022 - 10.04.2022

Credits

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 52

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Public Health Nursing
  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Midwifery
Teachers
  • Anne-Marja Hammar
Person in charge

Ida Nikkola

Groups
  • 21KL
  • 21TH

Objectives (course unit)

Internal Medicine
The student
- acquires, processes, evaluates, analyzes and uses a wide range of information on the most common diseases and their treatment in the field of internal medicine
- knows the prevalence of the most common internal diseases e.g. their incidence and prevalence
- knows the genetic background of the most common diseases and can identify the effects of genomic information in the treatment of diseases
- can recognize the symptoms of the most common diseases
- knows the clinical, radiological and clinical-physiological examinations of the most common diseases
- is able to define the findings of the examinations performed in relation to the stage of the disease
- knows the treatments for the most common diseases, the consequences of treatment and is able to identify abnormalities in the patient’s condition
- knows the follow-up, monitoring and prognosis of the most common diseases
- understand that nursing and multidisciplinary activities require the skills described above in patient’s care on a daily basis

Pathology
The student
- knows the basics of the development of various diseases
- understands the principles of treatment of tumors and inflammatory diseases and the process of wound healing in internal medicine and surgery courses
- knows the changes in the body caused by aging
- knows the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- understands the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- notices that pathology, or pathology, is a basic science that manifests itself in nursing activities in everyday life on a daily basis

Oncology
The student
- knows the prevalence of cancer, its causes, the role of genetics in the pathogenesis of cancer and the principles of cancer prevention
- knows the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- knows the general principles and treatments of cancer treatment
- knows the symptoms of lymphomas and leukemias, examinations and their findings, as well as the basics of treatment
- knows the basics of palliative care and terminal care

Content (course unit)

- cardiovascular diseases and the causes of diseases, genetics
- lung diseases and their pathophysiology, genetics
- endocrinology, kidney diseases, genetics
- gastroenterology, genetics
- acute neurology, genetics
- chronic neurological diseases and palliative care, genetics
- pathology
- cancers, genetics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- is able to identify the symptoms of the most common internal diseases
- names the most common internal medicine studies and their findings
- identifies therapies and follow-up for the treatment of the most common internal diseases
- names the genetic factors of the most common diseases
- defines the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- names the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials in pharmacology
- identifies the main pharmacogenetic factors
- identifies the main causes of diseases
- identifies the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer
- defines general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- identifies the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the rationale for treatment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- identifies the symptoms of the most common internal diseases and be able to name studies of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings
- explains the treatment and follow-up of the most common internal medicine treatments
- justifies the effects of the genetic factors of the most common diseases on the treatment of the disease
- justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment choice
- justifies the choice of treatment in pharmacology on the basis of the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the grounds for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands the symptoms of the most common internal diseases, is able to name examinations in case of the most common internal diseases and explain their findings, combining them with the treatment and monitoring of the most common internal diseases in a multidisciplinary working community
- analyzes and justifies the mechanisms of action of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the principles of treatment selection on the basis of the information obtained in the study of pathology and cancer
- combines his or her knowledge in pharmacology based on the mechanisms of action of antimicrobials with treatment selection criteria and in pharmacogenetics with the need for pharmacovigilance
- explains the main causes of diseases
- explains the principles of the origin, growth and spread of cancer in relation to general principles and forms of treatment for cancer
- explains the symptoms, examinations and findings of lymphomas and leukemias, as well as the principles for treatment in relation to the nature of the disease and the patient's condition

Assessment scale

0-5