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Geriatrics (1 cr)

Code: R0127-3005

General information


Enrollment

18.03.2020 - 31.03.2020

Timing

30.03.2020 - 31.05.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Laurea common

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

1 - 80

Degree programmes

  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHY2), Laurea yhteinen (Finnish)

Teachers

  • Tinja Kaivolahti
  • Sanna Soini

Teacher in charge

Tinja Kaivolahti

Groups

  • TOS219SY

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