Gerontological NursingLaajuus (4 cr)
Code: 7K00EV87
Credits
4 op
Objectives
The student
- is able to evaluate his/her own and others’ values, attitudes and expectations regarding ageing and its effects on nursing, and intervenes to correct possible flaws if necessary
- knows the service system structure for elderly people and its operational principles
- knows the normal changes caused by ageing and can distinguish them from pathological ones
- knows essential gerontological nursing methods and knows technological solutions
- is able to guide elderly persons and significant others in health promotion
- is able to act as a nursing expert in multidisciplinary teams.
Content
- gerontological nursing
- interaction with an individual with memory disorders
- geriatrics
- special issues in nutrition
- the contents involve family, ethics and multiprofessionality as part of aged people’s nursing
- nursing in different living and caring environments
Prerequisites
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student
- knows the most common diseases and aging changes of elderly people
- is able to list ethical principles in nursing care for elderly persons
- understands the basic principles of an elderly person's housing and care environment
- is able to list the basic elements of interaction with a person having a memory disorder.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student
- knows the evidence-based nursing methods for the care of the most common elderly people’s diseases and knows the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- understands the ethical principles in nursing care for elderly people
- is able to take into account the factors related to the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family, and is able to justify the appropriate support methods
- is able to describe and justify the elements of a good interface with people having memory disorders.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in nursing methods for the treatment of the most common diseases of elderly people and is able to understand the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- is able to carry out ethically the care of elderly people
- is able to apply methods that support the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family in a purposeful and multidisciplinary way
- is able to work in his/her team as an expert in gerontological nursing
- is able to implement and develop the interface with a person with a memory disorder, holistically in his/her environment.
Enrolment period
08.06.2022 - 25.10.2022
Timing
24.10.2022 - 27.11.2022
Credits
4 op
RDI portion
1 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
- Heidi Valtatie
- Heimo Outinen
Person in charge
Heidi Valtatie
Groups
-
21SH1A
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to evaluate his/her own and others’ values, attitudes and expectations regarding ageing and its effects on nursing, and intervenes to correct possible flaws if necessary
- knows the service system structure for elderly people and its operational principles
- knows the normal changes caused by ageing and can distinguish them from pathological ones
- knows essential gerontological nursing methods and knows technological solutions
- is able to guide elderly persons and significant others in health promotion
- is able to act as a nursing expert in multidisciplinary teams.
Content (course unit)
- gerontological nursing
- interaction with an individual with memory disorders
- geriatrics
- special issues in nutrition
- the contents involve family, ethics and multiprofessionality as part of aged people’s nursing
- nursing in different living and caring environments
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the most common diseases and aging changes of elderly people
- is able to list ethical principles in nursing care for elderly persons
- understands the basic principles of an elderly person's housing and care environment
- is able to list the basic elements of interaction with a person having a memory disorder.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- knows the evidence-based nursing methods for the care of the most common elderly people’s diseases and knows the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- understands the ethical principles in nursing care for elderly people
- is able to take into account the factors related to the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family, and is able to justify the appropriate support methods
- is able to describe and justify the elements of a good interface with people having memory disorders.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in nursing methods for the treatment of the most common diseases of elderly people and is able to understand the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- is able to carry out ethically the care of elderly people
- is able to apply methods that support the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family in a purposeful and multidisciplinary way
- is able to work in his/her team as an expert in gerontological nursing
- is able to implement and develop the interface with a person with a memory disorder, holistically in his/her environment.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.06.2022 - 09.10.2022
Timing
24.10.2022 - 27.11.2022
Credits
4 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Online learning
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Heimo Outinen
Person in charge
Heimo Outinen
Groups
-
21ASH1
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to evaluate his/her own and others’ values, attitudes and expectations regarding ageing and its effects on nursing, and intervenes to correct possible flaws if necessary
- knows the service system structure for elderly people and its operational principles
- knows the normal changes caused by ageing and can distinguish them from pathological ones
- knows essential gerontological nursing methods and knows technological solutions
- is able to guide elderly persons and significant others in health promotion
- is able to act as a nursing expert in multidisciplinary teams.
Content (course unit)
- gerontological nursing
- interaction with an individual with memory disorders
- geriatrics
- special issues in nutrition
- the contents involve family, ethics and multiprofessionality as part of aged people’s nursing
- nursing in different living and caring environments
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the most common diseases and aging changes of elderly people
- is able to list ethical principles in nursing care for elderly persons
- understands the basic principles of an elderly person's housing and care environment
- is able to list the basic elements of interaction with a person having a memory disorder.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- knows the evidence-based nursing methods for the care of the most common elderly people’s diseases and knows the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- understands the ethical principles in nursing care for elderly people
- is able to take into account the factors related to the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family, and is able to justify the appropriate support methods
- is able to describe and justify the elements of a good interface with people having memory disorders.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in nursing methods for the treatment of the most common diseases of elderly people and is able to understand the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- is able to carry out ethically the care of elderly people
- is able to apply methods that support the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family in a purposeful and multidisciplinary way
- is able to work in his/her team as an expert in gerontological nursing
- is able to implement and develop the interface with a person with a memory disorder, holistically in his/her environment.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
03.09.2022 - 02.10.2022
Timing
03.10.2022 - 27.11.2022
Credits
4 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 39
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Midwifery
Teachers
- Heidi Valtatie
- Milka Erkkilä
Person in charge
Milka Erkkilä
Groups
-
20KL
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to evaluate his/her own and others’ values, attitudes and expectations regarding ageing and its effects on nursing, and intervenes to correct possible flaws if necessary
- knows the service system structure for elderly people and its operational principles
- knows the normal changes caused by ageing and can distinguish them from pathological ones
- knows essential gerontological nursing methods and knows technological solutions
- is able to guide elderly persons and significant others in health promotion
- is able to act as a nursing expert in multidisciplinary teams.
Content (course unit)
- gerontological nursing
- interaction with an individual with memory disorders
- geriatrics
- special issues in nutrition
- the contents involve family, ethics and multiprofessionality as part of aged people’s nursing
- nursing in different living and caring environments
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the most common diseases and aging changes of elderly people
- is able to list ethical principles in nursing care for elderly persons
- understands the basic principles of an elderly person's housing and care environment
- is able to list the basic elements of interaction with a person having a memory disorder.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- knows the evidence-based nursing methods for the care of the most common elderly people’s diseases and knows the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- understands the ethical principles in nursing care for elderly people
- is able to take into account the factors related to the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family, and is able to justify the appropriate support methods
- is able to describe and justify the elements of a good interface with people having memory disorders.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in nursing methods for the treatment of the most common diseases of elderly people and is able to understand the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- is able to carry out ethically the care of elderly people
- is able to apply methods that support the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family in a purposeful and multidisciplinary way
- is able to work in his/her team as an expert in gerontological nursing
- is able to implement and develop the interface with a person with a memory disorder, holistically in his/her environment.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
24.05.2022 - 16.08.2022
Timing
15.08.2022 - 02.10.2022
Credits
4 op
RDI portion
1 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
- Heidi Valtatie
Person in charge
Heidi Valtatie
Groups
-
21SH1B
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to evaluate his/her own and others’ values, attitudes and expectations regarding ageing and its effects on nursing, and intervenes to correct possible flaws if necessary
- knows the service system structure for elderly people and its operational principles
- knows the normal changes caused by ageing and can distinguish them from pathological ones
- knows essential gerontological nursing methods and knows technological solutions
- is able to guide elderly persons and significant others in health promotion
- is able to act as a nursing expert in multidisciplinary teams.
Content (course unit)
- gerontological nursing
- interaction with an individual with memory disorders
- geriatrics
- special issues in nutrition
- the contents involve family, ethics and multiprofessionality as part of aged people’s nursing
- nursing in different living and caring environments
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the most common diseases and aging changes of elderly people
- is able to list ethical principles in nursing care for elderly persons
- understands the basic principles of an elderly person's housing and care environment
- is able to list the basic elements of interaction with a person having a memory disorder.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- knows the evidence-based nursing methods for the care of the most common elderly people’s diseases and knows the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- understands the ethical principles in nursing care for elderly people
- is able to take into account the factors related to the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family, and is able to justify the appropriate support methods
- is able to describe and justify the elements of a good interface with people having memory disorders.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in nursing methods for the treatment of the most common diseases of elderly people and is able to understand the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- is able to carry out ethically the care of elderly people
- is able to apply methods that support the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family in a purposeful and multidisciplinary way
- is able to work in his/her team as an expert in gerontological nursing
- is able to implement and develop the interface with a person with a memory disorder, holistically in his/her environment.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
08.06.2022 - 09.08.2022
Timing
08.08.2022 - 04.09.2022
Credits
4 op
RDI portion
1 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
- Heidi Valtatie
- Heimo Outinen
Person in charge
Heidi Valtatie
Groups
-
21SH1C
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to evaluate his/her own and others’ values, attitudes and expectations regarding ageing and its effects on nursing, and intervenes to correct possible flaws if necessary
- knows the service system structure for elderly people and its operational principles
- knows the normal changes caused by ageing and can distinguish them from pathological ones
- knows essential gerontological nursing methods and knows technological solutions
- is able to guide elderly persons and significant others in health promotion
- is able to act as a nursing expert in multidisciplinary teams.
Content (course unit)
- gerontological nursing
- interaction with an individual with memory disorders
- geriatrics
- special issues in nutrition
- the contents involve family, ethics and multiprofessionality as part of aged people’s nursing
- nursing in different living and caring environments
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the most common diseases and aging changes of elderly people
- is able to list ethical principles in nursing care for elderly persons
- understands the basic principles of an elderly person's housing and care environment
- is able to list the basic elements of interaction with a person having a memory disorder.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- knows the evidence-based nursing methods for the care of the most common elderly people’s diseases and knows the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- understands the ethical principles in nursing care for elderly people
- is able to take into account the factors related to the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family, and is able to justify the appropriate support methods
- is able to describe and justify the elements of a good interface with people having memory disorders.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in nursing methods for the treatment of the most common diseases of elderly people and is able to understand the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- is able to carry out ethically the care of elderly people
- is able to apply methods that support the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family in a purposeful and multidisciplinary way
- is able to work in his/her team as an expert in gerontological nursing
- is able to implement and develop the interface with a person with a memory disorder, holistically in his/her environment.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
08.06.2022 - 09.08.2022
Timing
08.08.2022 - 04.09.2022
Credits
4 op
RDI portion
1 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, Public Health Nursing
Teachers
- Heidi Valtatie
- Heimo Outinen
Person in charge
Ida Nikkola
Groups
-
20TH
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to evaluate his/her own and others’ values, attitudes and expectations regarding ageing and its effects on nursing, and intervenes to correct possible flaws if necessary
- knows the service system structure for elderly people and its operational principles
- knows the normal changes caused by ageing and can distinguish them from pathological ones
- knows essential gerontological nursing methods and knows technological solutions
- is able to guide elderly persons and significant others in health promotion
- is able to act as a nursing expert in multidisciplinary teams.
Content (course unit)
- gerontological nursing
- interaction with an individual with memory disorders
- geriatrics
- special issues in nutrition
- the contents involve family, ethics and multiprofessionality as part of aged people’s nursing
- nursing in different living and caring environments
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the most common diseases and aging changes of elderly people
- is able to list ethical principles in nursing care for elderly persons
- understands the basic principles of an elderly person's housing and care environment
- is able to list the basic elements of interaction with a person having a memory disorder.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- knows the evidence-based nursing methods for the care of the most common elderly people’s diseases and knows the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- understands the ethical principles in nursing care for elderly people
- is able to take into account the factors related to the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family, and is able to justify the appropriate support methods
- is able to describe and justify the elements of a good interface with people having memory disorders.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in nursing methods for the treatment of the most common diseases of elderly people and is able to understand the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- is able to carry out ethically the care of elderly people
- is able to apply methods that support the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family in a purposeful and multidisciplinary way
- is able to work in his/her team as an expert in gerontological nursing
- is able to implement and develop the interface with a person with a memory disorder, holistically in his/her environment.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
13.12.2021 - 02.05.2022
Timing
09.05.2022 - 04.06.2022
Credits
4 op
RDI portion
1 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
- Katja Hautsalo
- Milka Erkkilä
- Milka Erkkilä
Person in charge
Katja Hautsalo
Groups
-
20EH
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to evaluate his/her own and others’ values, attitudes and expectations regarding ageing and its effects on nursing, and intervenes to correct possible flaws if necessary
- knows the service system structure for elderly people and its operational principles
- knows the normal changes caused by ageing and can distinguish them from pathological ones
- knows essential gerontological nursing methods and knows technological solutions
- is able to guide elderly persons and significant others in health promotion
- is able to act as a nursing expert in multidisciplinary teams.
Content (course unit)
- gerontological nursing
- interaction with an individual with memory disorders
- geriatrics
- special issues in nutrition
- the contents involve family, ethics and multiprofessionality as part of aged people’s nursing
- nursing in different living and caring environments
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the most common diseases and aging changes of elderly people
- is able to list ethical principles in nursing care for elderly persons
- understands the basic principles of an elderly person's housing and care environment
- is able to list the basic elements of interaction with a person having a memory disorder.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- knows the evidence-based nursing methods for the care of the most common elderly people’s diseases and knows the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- understands the ethical principles in nursing care for elderly people
- is able to take into account the factors related to the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family, and is able to justify the appropriate support methods
- is able to describe and justify the elements of a good interface with people having memory disorders.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in nursing methods for the treatment of the most common diseases of elderly people and is able to understand the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- is able to carry out ethically the care of elderly people
- is able to apply methods that support the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family in a purposeful and multidisciplinary way
- is able to work in his/her team as an expert in gerontological nursing
- is able to implement and develop the interface with a person with a memory disorder, holistically in his/her environment.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
21.12.2021 - 21.03.2022
Timing
28.03.2022 - 27.05.2022
Credits
4 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Online learning
Unit
Open University of Applied Sciences
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
- Katja Hautsalo
- Taru Manner
Person in charge
Katja Hautsalo
Groups
-
20AVOSHVSairaanhoitajakoulutuksen polkuopinnot, Virrat
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to evaluate his/her own and others’ values, attitudes and expectations regarding ageing and its effects on nursing, and intervenes to correct possible flaws if necessary
- knows the service system structure for elderly people and its operational principles
- knows the normal changes caused by ageing and can distinguish them from pathological ones
- knows essential gerontological nursing methods and knows technological solutions
- is able to guide elderly persons and significant others in health promotion
- is able to act as a nursing expert in multidisciplinary teams.
Content (course unit)
- gerontological nursing
- interaction with an individual with memory disorders
- geriatrics
- special issues in nutrition
- the contents involve family, ethics and multiprofessionality as part of aged people’s nursing
- nursing in different living and caring environments
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the most common diseases and aging changes of elderly people
- is able to list ethical principles in nursing care for elderly persons
- understands the basic principles of an elderly person's housing and care environment
- is able to list the basic elements of interaction with a person having a memory disorder.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- knows the evidence-based nursing methods for the care of the most common elderly people’s diseases and knows the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- understands the ethical principles in nursing care for elderly people
- is able to take into account the factors related to the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family, and is able to justify the appropriate support methods
- is able to describe and justify the elements of a good interface with people having memory disorders.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in nursing methods for the treatment of the most common diseases of elderly people and is able to understand the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- is able to carry out ethically the care of elderly people
- is able to apply methods that support the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family in a purposeful and multidisciplinary way
- is able to work in his/her team as an expert in gerontological nursing
- is able to implement and develop the interface with a person with a memory disorder, holistically in his/her environment.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
16.12.2021 - 28.02.2022
Timing
07.03.2022 - 04.04.2022
Credits
4 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Online learning
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Katja Hautsalo
- Heimo Outinen
Person in charge
Katja Hautsalo
Groups
-
20SH2A
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to evaluate his/her own and others’ values, attitudes and expectations regarding ageing and its effects on nursing, and intervenes to correct possible flaws if necessary
- knows the service system structure for elderly people and its operational principles
- knows the normal changes caused by ageing and can distinguish them from pathological ones
- knows essential gerontological nursing methods and knows technological solutions
- is able to guide elderly persons and significant others in health promotion
- is able to act as a nursing expert in multidisciplinary teams.
Content (course unit)
- gerontological nursing
- interaction with an individual with memory disorders
- geriatrics
- special issues in nutrition
- the contents involve family, ethics and multiprofessionality as part of aged people’s nursing
- nursing in different living and caring environments
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the most common diseases and aging changes of elderly people
- is able to list ethical principles in nursing care for elderly persons
- understands the basic principles of an elderly person's housing and care environment
- is able to list the basic elements of interaction with a person having a memory disorder.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- knows the evidence-based nursing methods for the care of the most common elderly people’s diseases and knows the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- understands the ethical principles in nursing care for elderly people
- is able to take into account the factors related to the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family, and is able to justify the appropriate support methods
- is able to describe and justify the elements of a good interface with people having memory disorders.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in nursing methods for the treatment of the most common diseases of elderly people and is able to understand the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- is able to carry out ethically the care of elderly people
- is able to apply methods that support the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family in a purposeful and multidisciplinary way
- is able to work in his/her team as an expert in gerontological nursing
- is able to implement and develop the interface with a person with a memory disorder, holistically in his/her environment.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
13.12.2021 - 01.03.2022
Timing
07.03.2022 - 05.06.2022
Credits
4 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Online learning
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Katja Hautsalo
- Heimo Outinen
- Milka Erkkilä
Person in charge
Heimo Outinen
Groups
-
20SH2E
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to evaluate his/her own and others’ values, attitudes and expectations regarding ageing and its effects on nursing, and intervenes to correct possible flaws if necessary
- knows the service system structure for elderly people and its operational principles
- knows the normal changes caused by ageing and can distinguish them from pathological ones
- knows essential gerontological nursing methods and knows technological solutions
- is able to guide elderly persons and significant others in health promotion
- is able to act as a nursing expert in multidisciplinary teams.
Content (course unit)
- gerontological nursing
- interaction with an individual with memory disorders
- geriatrics
- special issues in nutrition
- the contents involve family, ethics and multiprofessionality as part of aged people’s nursing
- nursing in different living and caring environments
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the most common diseases and aging changes of elderly people
- is able to list ethical principles in nursing care for elderly persons
- understands the basic principles of an elderly person's housing and care environment
- is able to list the basic elements of interaction with a person having a memory disorder.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- knows the evidence-based nursing methods for the care of the most common elderly people’s diseases and knows the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- understands the ethical principles in nursing care for elderly people
- is able to take into account the factors related to the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family, and is able to justify the appropriate support methods
- is able to describe and justify the elements of a good interface with people having memory disorders.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in nursing methods for the treatment of the most common diseases of elderly people and is able to understand the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- is able to carry out ethically the care of elderly people
- is able to apply methods that support the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family in a purposeful and multidisciplinary way
- is able to work in his/her team as an expert in gerontological nursing
- is able to implement and develop the interface with a person with a memory disorder, holistically in his/her environment.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
17.12.2021 - 04.01.2022
Timing
03.01.2022 - 30.01.2022
Credits
4 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Online learning
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Heidi Valtatie
- Heimo Outinen
Person in charge
Heidi Valtatie
Groups
-
20SH2B
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to evaluate his/her own and others’ values, attitudes and expectations regarding ageing and its effects on nursing, and intervenes to correct possible flaws if necessary
- knows the service system structure for elderly people and its operational principles
- knows the normal changes caused by ageing and can distinguish them from pathological ones
- knows essential gerontological nursing methods and knows technological solutions
- is able to guide elderly persons and significant others in health promotion
- is able to act as a nursing expert in multidisciplinary teams.
Content (course unit)
- gerontological nursing
- interaction with an individual with memory disorders
- geriatrics
- special issues in nutrition
- the contents involve family, ethics and multiprofessionality as part of aged people’s nursing
- nursing in different living and caring environments
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the most common diseases and aging changes of elderly people
- is able to list ethical principles in nursing care for elderly persons
- understands the basic principles of an elderly person's housing and care environment
- is able to list the basic elements of interaction with a person having a memory disorder.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- knows the evidence-based nursing methods for the care of the most common elderly people’s diseases and knows the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- understands the ethical principles in nursing care for elderly people
- is able to take into account the factors related to the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family, and is able to justify the appropriate support methods
- is able to describe and justify the elements of a good interface with people having memory disorders.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in nursing methods for the treatment of the most common diseases of elderly people and is able to understand the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- is able to carry out ethically the care of elderly people
- is able to apply methods that support the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family in a purposeful and multidisciplinary way
- is able to work in his/her team as an expert in gerontological nursing
- is able to implement and develop the interface with a person with a memory disorder, holistically in his/her environment.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
13.12.2021 - 03.01.2022
Timing
03.01.2022 - 27.02.2022
Credits
4 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
25 % Contact teaching, 75 % Online learning
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Heidi Valtatie
- Heimo Outinen
Person in charge
Heimo Outinen
Groups
-
20SH2C
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to evaluate his/her own and others’ values, attitudes and expectations regarding ageing and its effects on nursing, and intervenes to correct possible flaws if necessary
- knows the service system structure for elderly people and its operational principles
- knows the normal changes caused by ageing and can distinguish them from pathological ones
- knows essential gerontological nursing methods and knows technological solutions
- is able to guide elderly persons and significant others in health promotion
- is able to act as a nursing expert in multidisciplinary teams.
Content (course unit)
- gerontological nursing
- interaction with an individual with memory disorders
- geriatrics
- special issues in nutrition
- the contents involve family, ethics and multiprofessionality as part of aged people’s nursing
- nursing in different living and caring environments
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the most common diseases and aging changes of elderly people
- is able to list ethical principles in nursing care for elderly persons
- understands the basic principles of an elderly person's housing and care environment
- is able to list the basic elements of interaction with a person having a memory disorder.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- knows the evidence-based nursing methods for the care of the most common elderly people’s diseases and knows the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- understands the ethical principles in nursing care for elderly people
- is able to take into account the factors related to the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family, and is able to justify the appropriate support methods
- is able to describe and justify the elements of a good interface with people having memory disorders.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in nursing methods for the treatment of the most common diseases of elderly people and is able to understand the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- is able to carry out ethically the care of elderly people
- is able to apply methods that support the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family in a purposeful and multidisciplinary way
- is able to work in his/her team as an expert in gerontological nursing
- is able to implement and develop the interface with a person with a memory disorder, holistically in his/her environment.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
17.12.2021 - 13.01.2022
Timing
03.01.2022 - 27.02.2022
Credits
4 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
25 % Contact teaching, 75 % Online learning
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Heidi Valtatie
- Heimo Outinen
- Ilona Jylhäsalo
Person in charge
Heidi Valtatie
Groups
-
20SH2D
Objectives (course unit)
The student
- is able to evaluate his/her own and others’ values, attitudes and expectations regarding ageing and its effects on nursing, and intervenes to correct possible flaws if necessary
- knows the service system structure for elderly people and its operational principles
- knows the normal changes caused by ageing and can distinguish them from pathological ones
- knows essential gerontological nursing methods and knows technological solutions
- is able to guide elderly persons and significant others in health promotion
- is able to act as a nursing expert in multidisciplinary teams.
Content (course unit)
- gerontological nursing
- interaction with an individual with memory disorders
- geriatrics
- special issues in nutrition
- the contents involve family, ethics and multiprofessionality as part of aged people’s nursing
- nursing in different living and caring environments
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
- knows the most common diseases and aging changes of elderly people
- is able to list ethical principles in nursing care for elderly persons
- understands the basic principles of an elderly person's housing and care environment
- is able to list the basic elements of interaction with a person having a memory disorder.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
- knows the evidence-based nursing methods for the care of the most common elderly people’s diseases and knows the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- understands the ethical principles in nursing care for elderly people
- is able to take into account the factors related to the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family, and is able to justify the appropriate support methods
- is able to describe and justify the elements of a good interface with people having memory disorders.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in nursing methods for the treatment of the most common diseases of elderly people and is able to understand the specifics of the aging process in the nursing of elderly people
- is able to carry out ethically the care of elderly people
- is able to apply methods that support the housing and care environment of the elderly person and his family in a purposeful and multidisciplinary way
- is able to work in his/her team as an expert in gerontological nursing
- is able to implement and develop the interface with a person with a memory disorder, holistically in his/her environment.
Assessment scale
0-5