Supervised Clinical Training: Simulation 1 (2 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is able to interact with people of different ages and in different situations
- is able to monitor and assess vital signs of patients of different ages
- is able to work in different teams
- is able to utilise evidence-based practice.

Content (course unit)

- monitoring and evaluation of vital signs of patients of different ages
- working in acute situations
- resuscitation
- different interaction situations
- teamwork skills
- decision-making as part of professional activity
- medication and fluid therapy in patients of different ages
- working in life threatening situations
- competence in patient safety

Prerequisites (course unit)

Participation in the theoretical studies and orientation to clinical training, which are based on clinical simulations. The simulations are carried out in the 4th and 5th semester

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The student
- is able to plan and implement nursing care safely, independently and as a team member
- works professionally and ethically

Fail
The student
- puts patient safety at risk

Location and time

The simulation are carried out in Taitokeskus

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved performance requires preparation, 100% attendance, and active participation in the simulation practice.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Simulations and independent studying

Learning materials

The materials used during the couse will be presented in Moodle Course Platform

Student workload

Orientation 1 hour (mandatory)
Simulations 24 hours
Independent studies 29 hours.
All in all 54 hours.
100% active participation and presence in simulations.

Content scheduling

Contents:
- monitoring and evaluation of vital signs of patients of different ages
- working in acute situations
- resuscitation
- different interaction situations
- teamwork skills
- decision-making as part of professional activity
- medication and fluid therapy in patients of different ages
- working in life threatening situations
- competence in patient safety

Parts:
1. Medical nursing
2. Surgical nursing
3. Perioperative nursing
4. Children's nursing
5. Mental health nursing
6. Emergency nursing

Completion alternatives

NONE

Further information

ALL SIMULATION IN TAITOKESKUS ARE MANDATORY

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Pass
The Student:

- is active in various roles in the simulation
- is able to act in emergencies cases
- identify situations that threaten the patient's condition
- is able to find out the key issues about the patient's current situation
- is able to inform the patient about the condition and changes in the condition

Fail
The student:
- does not actively participate in simulations
- Emergency response endangers the patient's life
- does not recognize life-threatening situations in the patient's condition
- acts improperly in the situation
- is unable to inform the patient about matters related to the condition.