Study Guide
Study Guide
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Curricula starting in 2022 and earlier
Savonia's new Study Guide (curriculum starting in 2023 and after) can be found here.
| Basis of Education | Competence Standards | Structure of Studies | Development of Expertise | Methods and implementation | Course Table |
Course Description
| Code | 4 NURAFDI21 |
| Name | Anatomy, Physiology and Diagnostics Examinations 2 |
| Credits | 5 ects |
| Objectives | The student is able to -describe the required bodily structures and functions -apply his or her knowledge to diagnostic examinations -identify the relationship between bodily functions and diagnostic examinations -explain the principles of radiation protection in nursing and diagnostic examinations |
| Content | Anatomy and physiology: -endocrine system, acid-base balance, cellular biology, senses, nervous system, musculoskeletal system Diagnostic examinations: -ECG, respiratory function tests, anthropometric measuring and acid-base balance tests -the relationship between patient examination results and pathophysiology -Medical imaging: plain radiography, CT (computed tomography), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), ultra sound, nuclear medicine, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology |
| Requirements | Anatomy and physiology: -participation in lessons and exercises -an assignment and exam Diagnostic examinations: -assignments in Moodle -participation in training sessions and seminars -an exam RPL by taking a competence test or on the basis of prior performance |
| Grading Scale | 0 - 5 |
| Course material | Ralston, Stuart H. Davidson's principles and practice of medicine. 2018. VLeBooks. E-Book. Peate, I& Nair, M.(ed.)2017. Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology for nursing and healthcare students. John Wiley & Sons Incorporated. Second edition. Kapit, W & Elson, LM. 2014. The anatomy coloring book.Pearson Education cop. 4th ed. |
| Prerequisites | Anatomy, Physiology and Basics of Diagnostics I |
| Other Considerations | |
| Contact | Oikkonen Anni Koivisto Elina |
We reserve the right to make changes to the curriculum due to the need to update the content being studied.