COURSE SYLLABUS

Medical Science Emergency care 7.5 Credits

Medicinsk vetenskap Akutsjukvård
First cycle, M0059H
Version
Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2016 Sp 1 - Present
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Syllabus established
by 07 Feb 2011

Last revised
by 15 Feb 2016

Education level
First cycle
Grade scale
U G VG
Subject
Medical Science
Subject group (SCB)
Medicine

Entry requirements

In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language and Degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing


More information about English language requirements


Selection

The selection is based on 1-165 credits.



Course Aim
The student should, on completion of the course, have acquired knowledge of failing vital functions and be able to theoretically and practically apply individual care and treatment strategies based on evidence and current research in emergency care.

Contents
  • Physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the onset of acute diseases.
  • Theory and placement directed towards the acute and critically ill patient with failing vital functions.
  • Drugs that can be used in acute conditions.
  • Advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to national guidelines.
  • Simulation exercises with realistic patient cases.
  • Practical exercises.
  • Evidence-based medicine

Realization
To reach the level descriptors, the student should work independently, based on the literature and through group cooperation according to the instructions in the study guide. As support for the individual studies, the students are offered lectures and resource time via distance-bridging technology. Training and examination in the simulation laboratory and CPR laboratory are carried out on at most two occasions on campus. A computer with headset and web camera is a requirement to carry out the course.

Examination
The objectives are examined in the form of written individual examination, seminars and practical modules according to the below test descriptions. Criteria for pass and pass with distinction are stated in the study guide

Remarks
This is a first-cycle course. Study supervision is provided in the course room in Canvas.

Examiner
Helena Nord-Ljungquist

Literature. Valid from Spring 2016 Sp 3 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)
Sand, O. (2007). Människokroppen: fysiologi och anatomi. (2nd ed.) Stockholm: Liber. Or other equivalent literature
Svenska rådet för hjärt-lungräddning (2011). A-HLR: defibrillering och läkemedel: kursbok. (1st ed.) Göteborg: Svenska rådet för hjärt-lungräddning.
Wikström, J. (2012). Akutsjukvård: omvårdnad och behandling vid akut sjukdom eller skada. (2nd.[updated] ed.) Lund: Studentlitteratur.

Referensliterature
Wood, I. & Garner, M. (red.) (2013). Inledande omhändertagande av akut sjuka personer: en bok för sjuksköterskor. (1st. ed) Lund: Studentlitteratur.
www.fass.se
www.vardhandboken.se

Scientific articles to be added.

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Course offered by
Department of Health Sciences

Items/credits
NumberTypeCreditsGrade
0001Individual electronic examination3.0U G VG
0005Advanced CPR0.5U G#
0006Medical simulation1.5U G#
0007Laboratory session1.5U G#
0009Seminars1.0U G#

Published:7 November 2013
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