Skip to main content
Link list

Study Guide

Choose language
In Finnish In English

GeriatricsLaajuus (1 cr)

Study unit code: R0127

Credits

1 op

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most essential changes in the organ system related to ageing
- know the causes, symptoms and principles of care of the most common illnesses related to ageing
- know the special features of the medical treatment of older people
- use medical information to examine the prevention of illnesses related to ageing, the onset of the illnesses, and changes and symptoms caused by the diseases as well as research findings

Open in new tab
Enrollment

31.03.2025 - 06.04.2025

Timing

01.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
  • Eija Okker-Tikkunen
Teacher in charge

Eija Okker-Tikkunen

Groups
  • TOS224SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S24, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most essential changes in the organ system related to ageing
- know the causes, symptoms and principles of care of the most common illnesses related to ageing
- know the special features of the medical treatment of older people
- use medical information to examine the prevention of illnesses related to ageing, the onset of the illnesses, and changes and symptoms caused by the diseases as well as research findings

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Open in new tab
Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 29.04.2024

Timing

01.05.2024 - 31.08.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
  • Eija Okker-Tikkunen
Teacher in charge

Eija Okker-Tikkunen

Scheduling groups
  • Avoin AMK 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
Groups
  • TOS223SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S23, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Small groups
  • Avoin AMK 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most essential changes in the organ system related to ageing
- know the causes, symptoms and principles of care of the most common illnesses related to ageing
- know the special features of the medical treatment of older people
- use medical information to examine the prevention of illnesses related to ageing, the onset of the illnesses, and changes and symptoms caused by the diseases as well as research findings

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Open in new tab
Enrollment

03.04.2023 - 09.04.2023

Timing

01.05.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
  • Eija Okker-Tikkunen
Teacher in charge

Eija Okker-Tikkunen

Scheduling groups
  • Avoin AMK 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
Groups
  • TOS222SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S22, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Small groups
  • Avoin AMK 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most essential changes in the organ system related to ageing
- know the causes, symptoms and principles of care of the most common illnesses related to ageing
- know the special features of the medical treatment of older people
- use medical information to examine the prevention of illnesses related to ageing, the onset of the illnesses, and changes and symptoms caused by the diseases as well as research findings

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Open in new tab
Enrollment

04.04.2022 - 10.04.2022

Timing

01.05.2022 - 31.08.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Korkeakouluyksikkö D, Verkkokampus, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
  • Eija Okker-Tikkunen
Teacher in charge

Eija Okker-Tikkunen

Groups
  • TOS221SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S21, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most essential changes in the organ system related to ageing
- know the causes, symptoms and principles of care of the most common illnesses related to ageing
- know the special features of the medical treatment of older people
- use medical information to examine the prevention of illnesses related to ageing, the onset of the illnesses, and changes and symptoms caused by the diseases as well as research findings

Grading scale

Approved/Failed