Pathology
Study plans 2016-2017
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SPL2031D
- 10 ECTS
Prerequisite(s)
PRU1002D - Preparation for Clinical Practice 1
SPL1004D - Nursing Science/Natural Science
SPL1012D - Nursing Science/Social Science
SPL1092D - Social science/Psychology
VPS1002D - Supervised Practicum in Nursing home
SPL1004D MED - Medicamentel calculation
On the basis of
Either VPK2002D- Supervised practicum surgical ward,
or VPM2002D - Supervised practicum medical ward
or VPP2002D - Supervised practicum mental health ward
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)
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
Written exam: External+internal examiner
Re-sit examination
Next semester
Examination support
Begrepsavklaring.
Coursework Requirements
None
Teaching Materials
See curriculum 2. course
Replacement course for
SPL2022D
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