Teaching starts Autumn

Language of instruction Norwegian

Prerequisites and co-requisites ME-106-1 Scientific Theory, Ethics and Governmental- and Municipal Knowledge NV-101-1 Medical and Biological Topics 1 SY-101-1 Nursing 1 SYP101-1 Clinical Studies - Nursing Home SV-118-1 Social Science 1 NV-102-1 Medical and Biological Topics 2 NV-001-1 Medicament Calculation

Recommended previous knowledge The course is a continuation of> NV-102 Medical and Biological Topics 2

Learning outcomes The student will acquire knowledge and understanding of topics within medical and natural sciences in order to be able to provide care for acutely and chronically ill patients. On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: explain bodily reactions to disease processes , malfunctions and injuries explain how the different processes of a disease can influence human beings with regard to age and lifestyle explain how heredity and environment can influence the development of pathological conditions explain pathological processes as they relate to injury, dysfunction and disease explain how various tests and examinations are used and how treatment is initialised list various groups of medication, explain the effects, side effects and administation of medicational treatment use medical terms and make use of the latest research within the field

Course contents ECTS credits distribution based on the National Curriculum: General Pathology, Disease and Pharmacology 12 ECTS credits Microbiology, Preventive Efforts Concerning Infections and Hygiene 3 ECTS credits Areas included: Pathological physiology Diseases regarding the following medication and surgery psychiatry paediatrics gynaecology Physiology of pain Trauma Pharmacology

Teaching methods Lectures and study groups. Compulsory supervision and study groups. The various forms of instruction used in the course are described in the students´ learning management system Fronter (course NV-201).

Examination requirement 1. Approved presentation of group assignment. 2. Approved attendance at compulsory supervision. 3. A minimum of 80 % group work attendance is required. Each group selects a student to take register for each meeting. In special cases, if a student should not participate satisfactorily in group assignments, a decision of the candidate´s resignation from the examination can be made by the university in agreement with the Head of Department. For more details please consult the students' learning management system Fronter (course NV-201-A1).

Assessment methods and criteria A graded 5-hour written individual examination.

Type of course Theoretical

Year of study Second year of bachelor's programme

Name of lecturer/contact person Study programme Coordinator: Marthe M. Fensli (marthe.m.fensli@uia.no)

Recommended or required reading Available on request

Mode of delivery Face-to-face