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Geriatrics (1 cr)

Code: R0127-3006

General information


Enrollment

05.04.2021 - 11.04.2021

Timing

01.05.2021 - 31.08.2021

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 - 117

Degree programmes

  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat

Teachers

  • Kirsi Leinonen

Teacher in charge

Kirsi Leinonen

Groups

  • TOS220SY

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