ELDHELS1006 Elderly with Vital Function Failure

Contents and structure

The course is a response to some of the changes The Coordination Reform entails for the municipal health service vis-à-vis the frail elderly.

The study is based on relevant and practice-related patient stories from the municipal health service. Emphasis will be placed on acquisition of information competence in health services to the elderly.

Learning Outcome

• has special knowledge of pathophysiological processes in cases of failure/illness/trauma pertaining to the heart, lung, kidney and circulatory system of the elderly
• has knowledge of the significance of nutrition, liquids and electrolyte balance regarding the elderly and severe illness
• has knowledge of different forms of pain therapy
• has knowledge of The Coordination Reform and its consequences

 

• is able to identify and discuss ethical challenges in clinical practice involving elderly with critical failure of vital functions
• employs relevant methods in identifying, interpreting and assessing the patient¿s health status, clinical problems, illness, reactions and needs
• is able to identify and analyse signs and symptoms on pathophysiological processes in clinical situations
• is able to plan and implement advanced nursing and delegated medical treatment to patients with failure/illness/trauma pertaining to the heart, lung, kidney and circulatory system in a justifiable and considerate manner
• is able to employ present medical technology equipment
• is able to acquire and utilise knowledge in her workplace

• possesses an analytical approach to her own practice and further development of her own competence pertaining to the elderly with critical failure in vital functions
• is able to cooperate in a practical manner with her own as well as other health professional occupations within her own organisation, and also interdisciplinary in term of service levels
• imparts professional evaluations and problems to colleagues and others
• develops and promotes information competence in her workplace environment
• is able to manage and coordinate activities aimed at patients and ensures sound patient trajectories in her own unit and interdisciplinary in terms of service levels
• is able to contribute to new thinking and innovation processes in clinical practice

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

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Teaching methods

Tutorials, instruction, simulation, self-tuition.

Part-time education with assemblies at campus Haugesund and Stord. The study is also based on obligatory communication on the Net and a significant individual effort between assemblies.

Instruction may take place during the evening.

Compulsory learning activities

70% attendance

Group assignment - producing a tool for the work place.

Assessment

Portfolio exam. Graded marks

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