Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate has knowledge of:

• Affirmative, informative and exploratory communication in relation to the acutely ill and their families
• Decision-making in the specialist health services
• Research and development in specialized practical skills in nursing

Skills

The candidate can:

• Demonstrate professional communication skills in relation to the acutely ill and their families
• Apply decision-making processes in nursing practice in the specialist health services
• Demonstrate specialized practical nursing skills founded on evidence-based principles
• Demonstrate and perform first aid - Defibrillation
  

General competence

The candidate can:

• Communicate knowledge related to the contents of the course theoretically and by practical demonstration

Course Description

• Professional communication in the case of acute, critically ill and dying patients and their families
• Decision-making in the specialist health services
• Specialised practical skills in nursing
• First Aid - Defibrillation
  

Teaching and Learning Methods

Subject literature studies, digital learning resources, resource lectures and learning groups.

Assessment Methods

Individual test in specialist nursing skills in the Simulation Centre. Assessed on a pass/fail basis.

Approved skills in defibrillation; assessed on a pass/fail basis.

Course requirements:

Requirements are specified in the course plan.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean