SM 101102-001 Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry
After completing the course,students should have an understanding of pathophysiological changes in different organ systems.
The student has knowledge about basic concepts related to causality, symptoms, diagnosis, principles of treatment, prognosis and possible prevention of medical and geriatric disease.
The student uses knowledge of pathology and pharmacology in nursing practice.
The student has knowledge and skills in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CRP).
Pathophysiology:
Disease/dysfunction/disorders in:
- Cardiovascular organs
- The lungs
- Genito-urinary organs
- Gastrointestinal organs
- Endocrine organs
Geriatrics:
- Definition and concepts
- Aging and disease
- General principles of medical treatment of and
nursing care for elderly people
- Geriatric assessment - interdisiplinary
assessment
- Instability and falls
- Urinary incontinence
- Sleep and sleeping disorders in the elderly
- Senile dementia
First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Pharmacology:
Basic concepts of pharmacology
Preparation and administration of medications
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Drug interacions and side effects
Lectures, group and individual assignments.
Practical training in the nursing laboratory.
Compulsory assignments and nursing laboratory attendance.
Documented participation in the first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)course.
A 6-hours written examination in SM 101102 Main Subject III (21 ECTS Credits) in the 2nd semester.
This examination has to be passed before the student is allowed to commence the clinical pracitce palcement studies in the 4th semester.
