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Orientation to Clinical Training: Paediatric Nursing (1 cr)

Code: 7Q00FA17-3001

General information


Enrolment period
26.11.2020 - 11.01.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
11.01.2021 - 12.03.2021
Implementation has ended.
Credits
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
English
Degree programmes
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
Anna Rinne
Person in charge
Anna Rinne
Course
7Q00FA17

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is able to interact professionally with both child and family
- is able to observe and evaluate the child's basic vital signs and general condition
- is able to safely implement medication and fluid therapy for children
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in paediatric nursing
- masters the basic resuscitation of a child
- knows how to act as part of a care team.

Content (course unit)

- interaction with a child and a family
- observation of the vital signs of a child
- the most common examinations and care procedures for a sick child
- administration of medication and fluid therapy in paediatric nursing
- guidance for the child and the family
- CPR for children of different ages
- the nursing process for a child and a family

Prerequisites (course unit)

First year studies 50 ects completed, including the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Participation in course on Paediatric Nursing.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The student
- is able to plan and implement paediatric nursing safely
- works professionally and ethically
Fail
The student
- puts patient safety at risk

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Independent preparatory tasks (flipped learning), practice classes, demonstrations, simulations

Student workload

27 hours: including mandatory Orientation 12 January , preparatory tasks, workshop before simulation, simulation.

Content scheduling

workshop before simulation, simulation
part 1: workshop
part 2 simulation

Further information

Team A from 8-11
Team B from 11:30-14:30
Team C from 15-18
in Skills and Simulation Center, Arvo-building

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