PARA1310 Pathophysiology Course description

Pathophysiology deals with how different diseases and injuries change the cells and tissue, and thus also change the functions of the tissue, organs and body. The course focuses on disease processes and disease conditions that can cause acute partial or complete failure in organ functions, and knowledge of relevant types of treatment. The course also focuses on mental aspects/processes relating to diseases and injuries, mental health disorders and substance abuse.

Admission to the programme.

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

Knowledge

The student

• has broad knowledge of pathology, symptoms, clinical signs and types of treatment in the following areas:

  o diseases of the respiratory organs

  o cardiovascular diseases and circulatory disorders

  o diseases of the nervous system

  o infections

  o diseases of the digestive system

  o diseases of endocrine organs

  o diseases of the blood and lymphoid organs

  o diseases of the musculoskeletal system

  o diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract

  o inflammatory and immunological processes

  o mental health disorders, including psychotic conditions, self-harm, suicide

  o substance abuse and substance-related diseases

• is capable of giving an account of hygiene and infection control in prehospital services

• has knowledge of:

  o cancers

  o diseases of the female and male genitalia

  o diseases of the breasts

• has knowledge of how different diseases can manifest themselves in the elderly
• has knowledge of the legislation governing the use of different forms of force
• is familiar with the General Civil Penal Code

Skills

The student

• is capable of applying knowledge of pathological processes and types of treatment as a basis for understanding ill persons
• masters management of contaminated (infectious) material
• is capable of processing and applying academic and research knowledge in written presentations

General competence

The student

• has insight into what causes disease
• understands how disease is manifested in people through vital signs and symptoms
• is capable of reflecting on legal issues linked to substance abuse and mental health

The work and teaching methods vary between lectures, simulation and skills training, study groups, seminars, observational practice and self-study.

Practical training

Students do two days (16 hours) of observational practice at the municipal out-of-hours emergency medical service. They also carry out simulation and skills training with a focus on clinical patient examination, including primary and secondary examination and patient documentation.

Web Publishing and Information Architecture is an optional course in the 4th semester of the bachelor programme, and is one of the courses exchange students may choose. The tuition is in English if exchange students are present.

Knowledge

The student

• understands the role of information architecture in design of websites
• understands different strategies for users' information search and navigation on websites
• is knowledgeable of principles of user centered and universal design
• is knowledgeable of methods and techniques of media design processes
• has practical knowledge of responsive design
• has basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and CMS systems

Skills

The student

• can analyze the relation between context, content and user groups and identify user friendly design from a user perspective
• is able to plan, design, publish and maintain web sites using design methods and user involvement
• is able to communicate design of information architecture

General skills

The student can

• understand how the organization of information and content on a website has influence on user experience and usability of a website

None.

Grade scale A-F

There are four coursework requirements. Each are connected to, and handed in, after a part of the programme is completed. The estimated workload for each requirement is approximately 5-10 hours. The coursework requirements are approved by the course leader, and the students will get individual feedback from the lecturer on each requirement. All coursework requirements must be approved before the student may sit for the exam.