SYKSB1032 Nosology and Pharmacology with focus on Somatic Health Care

Contents and structure

In this course the student will acquire knowledge and skills in nosology, pathology and pharmacology as well as in relation to illnesses requiring medical treatment and/or surgery. These are important complementary subjects and enable the student to perform justifiable nursing to patients.

Practical information

Teaching may take place during the afternoon/evening.

Learning Outcome

In Nosology:

Knowledge

The Student:

• Has knowledge of pathological processes in the body.
• Has knowledge of diagnostics and treatment of illnesses.
• Has knowledge of causes, symptoms, treatment and prognosis within medical diagnoses.
• Has knowledge of surgery, various forms of anaesthesia and risk of complications.
• Has knowledge of treatment in cases of injuries and accidents.
• Has knowledge of illnesses related tp pregrancy and birth.

Skills:

The Student:

• Is capable of using knowledge from medical sciences and make professionally reasoned choices.

In Pharmacology:

Knowledge

The Student:

• Has knowledge of the indication of various groups of medicaments for use, effect and side effects.
• Has knowledge of interactions and consequences of misuse.
• Has knowledge of precautions for preventing the development of addiction.

Skills:

The Student:

• Is able to account for the effect and side effects of medicamental treatment.
• Is able to implement security procedures when handling drugs and giving medicamental treatment.
• Is able to use guidelines and recommendations for the handling of medicaments.

General Competence (nosology and pharmacology applicable):

The Student:

• Is able to make use of medical terminology.
• Has the necessary insight into nosology, pathophysiology and pharmacology to practice professionally justifiable nursing.

Entry requirements

Approved compulsory work related to SYKHB/SB1021 and SYKHB/SB1031 from 1st semestre.

Recommended previous knowledge

All previous subjects

Teaching methods

Focus on student active learning methods. The following working methods may be used:  compulsory work/assignment, individual and group tutorials, self-tuition, reflection, group work, demonstrations, skills training, simulations, oral presentation, digital learning tools, classmate response, self-evaluation, seminars, research and evidence based teaching, lectures.

Compulsory learning activities

Compulsory work. Please consult semester plan for further description.

If there are students who will do a new ordinary / new examination with a new class, it must be assessed by the course coordinator / head of studies if previously completed coursework requirements still apply for them.

Assessment

Written exam, 4 hours.

Examination support material

None

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