SYP221G Clinical studies medicine - Acute, chronic and critical disease
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring, Autumn
- Teaching language:
- This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.
- Duration:
- 1 term
Teaching language
This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.Prerequisites
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SY-120 Foundations of nursing
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SY-121 Human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry
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SY-123 Drug calculations
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SYP120 Clinical studies in basic nursing
Course contents
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First aid training
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Simulation practice
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Clinical studies in specialist or municipal health services
Learning outcomes
The student:
Knowledge
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demonstrates knowledge about measures to preserve life and health in the event of major accidents and in crises and emergency situations
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demonstrates knowledge of patient safety and registration of nonconformities
Skills
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is able to provide nursing care to acutely, critically and / or chronically ill people
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is able to contribute to safe transfer to ensure good patient care
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is able to take care of and follow up on prescribed medical treatment, including sound drug handling, in collaboration with the patient and relatives
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is able to communicate with people with acute, critical and / or chronic illness, as well as their relatives, and adapt communication with regard to possible crisis reactions, linguistic and cultural backgrounds
General competence
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is able to master relevant mapping, assessment, documentation and communication tools in nursing practice
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is able to master relevant medical, technical equipment
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is able to identify and reflect on current ethical challenges
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is able to use relevant technology and digital solutions to support patients and relatives, resources, coping opportunities and user participation
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is able to participate in interdisciplinary and interprofessional interaction to ensure good patient care
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is able to apply knowledge to look after children as relatives
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is able to apply knowledge about health-promoting and preventive measures
Teaching methods
Simulation practices - clinical scenarios
Supervised practical studies
Compulsory attendance (90%). The scope of work in the course is estimated to 405 hours.
See more information about teaching and learning forms in the students' learning support system Canvas
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
The exam consists of 9 weeks supervised practice, with 1 week simulation practice and 8 weeks clinical practice. There is a requirement of 90 percent presence in simulation practice and 90 percent presence in clinical practice.
Participation in group meetings, written work and oral presentations must be approved in order for the practice to be assessed to pass.
Assessment expression: Pass / fail
A form for assessing practical studies is available in the student learning support system Canvas
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
Course | Reduction of Credits |
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SYP221K – Clinical studies medicine - Acute, chronic and critical disease | 15 |