Pathology
Study plans 2016-2017 - SPL2031 - 10 ECTS

Prerequisite(s)

 PRU1002 - Preparation for Clinical Practice 1
 SPL1003 - Nursing Science/Natural Science
 SPL1012 - Nursing Science/Social Science
 SPL1091 - Social science/Psychology
 VPS1002 - Supervised Practicum in Nursing home
 

On the basis of

 VPK2002- Supervised practicum surgical ward
 VPM2002 - Supervised practicum medical ward
 VPP2002 - Supervised practicum mental health ward
 

The student has knowledge about:

Causes, symptoms/signs, diagnostics and treatment of damages and diseases in the organ systems.

General and special pharmacology, including indication, effects and side-effects of drugs in order to maintain patient safety

Has knowledge about nutrition and its effect on health, disease and treatment

Expected learning outcomes

The student has knowledge about:

Causes, symptoms/signs, diagnostics and treatment of damages and diseases in the organ systems.

General and special pharmacology, including indication, effects and side-effects of drugs in order to maintain patient safety

Has knowledge about nutrition and its effect on health, disease and treatment

Topic(s)

General pathology and pharmacology

Cardiovascular and blood diseases

Diseases in the nervous system and the skeletal and muscular system

Diseases in the respiratory organs and ear-nose-throat (ENT) diseases

Diseases in endocrine organs, diabetes mellitus

Diseases in the digestive system and nutritional needs during illness

Kidney and urinary tract diseases, fluid/electrolyte and acid/base disorders

Traumatology, injuries/intoxications and first aid

Gynaecology and paediatrics

Teaching Methods

Lectures
Group works
E-learning
Reflection

Teaching Methods (additional text)

 Lectures, Group Works, Exercises, Reflection
 Reflection and group work will be included in the use of advanced patient simulators.
 

Form(s) of Assessment

Written exam, 4 hours

Form(s) of Assessment (additional text)

 
 Written Exam, 4 hours 
 

Grading Scale

Alphabetical Scale, A(best) – F (fail)

External/internal examiner

Internal and external examiner of all exams

Re-sit examination

Next semester

Examination support

Begrepsavklaring

Teaching Materials

Courselitterature is shown in the curriculum for 2. course

Replacement course for

SPL 2031

Additional information

When applications for the accreditation, transfer and recognition of courses from earlier cohorts or other institutions similar programs, each application is treated individually and applicants must be able to include such credits reduction by overlapping topics