Kursspecifika kompetenser: | The student
Has knowledge of various settings where elderly care is delivered (assisted living, adult day care, long term care, nursing homes)
Understands the nursing process in the various settings where elderly care is delivered.
Can assist and support the patient in personal hygiene as well as nutritional matters. Can assist the nurse in drug administration and is able to monitor effects of drugs.
Can observe and document the patients health and illness
Has knowledge about physical and social risk assessment specific for the elderly patient and adapts it in nursing care
Has knowledge of rehabilitation and habilitation in elderly care and can adapt it in nursing care
Has ability to communicate with elderly patients on a basic level in Swedish and/or Finnish, and treat them with dignity |