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Structure and Functioning of the Human Body (5 cr)

Code: R0188-SHV1721A

General information


Enrollment
27.11.2017 - 08.12.2017
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
08.01.2018 - 31.12.2018
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual proportion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
Eija Okker-Tikkunen
Marja Vellonen
Riitta Salo
Teacher in charge
Eija Okker-Tikkunen
Study unit
R0188

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the main concepts of anatomy and physiology
- describe the structure and functioning of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, and explain their significance in the functioning of the human body as a whole
- describe the main concepts of microbiology and pathology, and the classification of diseases
- explain the significance of microbes for human health and the causation of infectious diseases
- explain how different factors affect the causation of diseases and cause changes in the body
- describe the different types of tissue damage, their causation mechanisms and symptoms
- justify the use of basic medical imaging and bioanalytical methods in nursing based on their knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- explain the general principles of radiation protection

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