Course AVÅ28L

Comorbidity, Diagnostics And Treatment For The Older Person From A Nursing Perspective

7.5 Credits
Second Cycle
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Starts week 46, 2024

  • Based on an evidence-based approach, analyze the significance of how age changes affect multi-morbidity, mental illness and dementia based on the individual‘s physical, psychological and social situation 
  • Based on an evidence-based approach, problematize and demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management regarding the elderly person‘s prescribed medication 
  • With an ethical and person-centered approach, analyze and problematize the importance of good nursing in the case of physical and mental ill-health apply current research in the planning of care for multimorbidity, mental illness and dementia 
  • Problematize and plan for sustainable and good care in case of age changes based on a micro, meso and macro perspective
Starts and ends:
week 46, 2024 - week 3, 2025
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
Swedish
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • By the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare issued Registered Nurse and Bachelor Degree in nursing, or a minimum of 180 credits with at least 90 credits in nursing science which 15 credits comprise a thesis
Selection :
Guaranteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-H3HSF
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
4 online
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
17,625 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
17,625 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
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Anna Swall
Anna Swall