MASY4000 Natural Science related to Nursing Course description

This course gives an introduction to how organs and organ systems function in relation to each other and how pathophysiological processes and medical conditions start, develop and are treated. The course also includes knowledge about microbiology, infectious diseases, risk of infection and infection control related to infection prevention work. Furthermore, knowledge about pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles, interactions and side effects of pharmaceuticals are introduced. Pain physiology, assessment and management are also topics covered in this course. This knowledge forms a necessary basis for the student to be able to observe, evaluate and identify symptoms in current patient groups.

The course is taught in English, but Norwegian if no English-speaking students follow the course.

Admission to the programme.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

The student

• can discuss how organs and organ systems function and how pathophysiological processes and medical conditions start, develop and are observed and treated
• can discuss microbiology, infectious diseases, risk of infection and infection control related to infection prevention work
• can critically assess antibiotic use and the development of resistance
• can discuss pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles
• can assess the effects and side effects of pharmaceuticals used in the treatment of acutely and critically ill patients
• can discuss surgical stress response and postoperative complications
• can discuss laws and regulations that regulate the use of medical equipment in order to use the equipment in a safe and safe manner and prevent patient injury
• can discuss fluid and transfusion therapy

Skills

The student

• can analyse and take a critical approach to existing theories on pathophysiological processes and medical conditions

Lectures and self-study.

None.

Mental health, social conditions, life in the city and a multicultural environment affect people's options for participating in activity, social groups and the community. Participation is of great importance when it comes to people's mental health and social integration. In a society characterised by rapid movement, marginalised groups and their right to activity and participation deserves particular attention. Occupational therapists help people who encounter psychological and social challenges in mastering daily life and participating in society.

The interprofessional programme INTER1200, 'Communication with children, youths and their families', is part of this course. This is intended to form a common platform for all the students involved. Some of the work is carried out in interprofessional student groups. For further information about Interact, see: https://interact.hioa.no/

Learning outcome descriptions marked with * cover INTER1200

The course consists of the following subject areas from the national curriculum, specified below as the number of credits:

• Ideas, theory and experience (1 ECTS)
• Research and development in occupational therapy (1 ECTS)
• Health-promoting and preventive work (1 ECTS)
• Rehabilitative work (1 ECTS)
• Therapeutic work (1 ECTS)
• Illness and disability (3 ECTS)
• Sociology and social anthropology (3 ECTS)
• Psychology and pedagogy, communication, interaction and conflict work (3 ECTS)
• Ethics (1 ECTS)

Passed the first year of the programme.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student

• is capable of using theory of social science to shed light on how social and cultural conditions can affect a person¿s mental health and their participation in activity and society
• has knowledge about the right of children and youths to participation and the professional necessity of cooperating with children, youths and their families*
• has knowledge about exploratory approaches to the cooperation with children, youths and their families*
• has knowledge about communication with children, youths and their families*
• is capable of giving an account of conditions that promote and inhibit participation in activity and society among vulnerable groups
• is capable of describing common mental health disorders
• is capable of describing the consequences of mental health disorders and crises on activity and participation
• is capable of referring to new research within occupational therapy aimed at promoting mental health
• is capable of reflecting on and discussing occupational therapy interventions aimed at promoting mental health
• is capable of explaining relevant fields for occupational therapists in the mental health field
• is capable of explaining communication theory used in mental health care
• is capable of describing the history of occupational therapy relating to mental health

Skills

The student is capable of

• exploring the everyday life of children, youths and their families and their method of meaning-making*
• exploring the needs of children, youths and/or their families for (inter)professional support in cooperation with those concerned*
• using conceptual models in occupational therapy and relevant theories to understand activity and daily life among people with mental health issues
• finding, evaluating, presenting and referring to relevant theory and research in order to shed light on an academic issue
• using different methods of mapping and evaluating activity and participation among people with mental health disorders, individually and in groups
• planning, facilitating and testing therapeutic activities as interventions for people with mental health problems, individually and in groups
• using modes of expression as therapeutic aids
• demonstrating therapeutic communication skills

Competence

The student is capable of

• understanding the importance of interprofessional cooperation with children, youths and their families*
• identifying, discussing and reflecting on ethical challenges in mental health care
• presenting and discussing ethical issues in light of professional ethical guidelines
• reflecting on their own communication and interaction
• showing responsibility, initiative, ability to cooperate and Independence

Work and teaching methods comprise lectures, seminars and skills training combined with student work in groups or individually. Student work includes written portfolio assignments, and group work with examples of case studies which are presented and discussed at seminars. The students are supervised by the lecturer.

A minimum attendance of 80% is required in the introduction to the course, skills training, supervision, seminars and compulsory group work.

In addition, special coursework requirements are attached to the completion of INTER1200; please see: https://interact.hioa.no/files/2018/05/INTER1200-1.pdf