Introduction to medical science and general internal medicine and surgery
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KGF11A009 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Hietaniemi, Elina |
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| Teacher Team: | Laakso, Juhani |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
The students will be introduced to the background and progress of various diseases and gain a foundation for the study of medical-surgical disorders and geriatrics. They will study the etiology, pathophysiology, examination and diagnostics of common medical-surgical disorders and learn to integrate medical-surgical knowledge with geriatrics and with the health promotion, care and rehabilitation of elderly patients. The students will learn to apply their knowledge when participating in the decision-making regarding their clients' care and rehabilitation and when counselling the clients and their families.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
Introduction to medical science: cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases and diseases of the digestive system, metabolism and endoctrinal disorders, musculo-skeletal disorders, emergency care of medical patients, introduction to surgery, tumours of the breast tissue, abdominal disorders, burns, orthopaedics and traumatology, thoracic and vascular surgery and urology.
Recommended or Required Reading
As indicated by the lecturer.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and exam
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Active participation in the lectures
- Successful completion of (3)exams, numerical assessment 1-5.
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