Course content

Biochemical processes

Cells, tissues and organs

The skin

The nervous system

Senses

The sceletal system and muscles

The circulatory system

The respiratory system

Nephrology and urine tracts

The immune system and blood

The endocrine system

Reproduction and fetal development

Acic-base balance

The digestive system

The energy balance

Nutrition

Microbiology and hygiene:

The main groups of microbes

Infectious diseases

Resistance development

The body's normal flora

The chain of infection

Basic infection prevention and hygienical principles

Other infection control procedures

Learning outcome

Læringsutbytte - Kunnskap:

have knowledge of the human body's structure

have knowledge of the organs normal functions and how the organ systems are functioning together

have knowledge of clinical important biochemical processes

have knowledge of the clinical most important microorganisms, how they multiply and cause infections in humans

have knowledge of the chain of infection, basic infection prevention and hygienical principles

have knowledge of infections in hospitals and resistance development

have knowledge of important infection control procedures

have knowledge of important concepts and terminology in the subject

     

Læringsutbytte - Ferdigheter:

apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology in nursing assessments and measures

apply knowledge of microbiology and hygiene in the provision of nursing care to prevent and decrease infections

Learning methods and activities

Pedagogiske metoder:

Lectures, self study, tests, e-learning. Practical training and simulation in the nursing laboratory. Clincal placement. 

Obligatoriske arbeidskrav:

Two coursework requirements have to be passed. One of the coursework is a multiple choice test that has to be passed with minimum 80 % right. Approved coursework requirements are valid for the year of approval and two subsequent years. If the subject code is changed, special rules apply. 70 % compulsory attendance in the lectures and other curricular activity.

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory assignment

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Access to the course is limited to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing program at NTNU in Aalesund.