Obstectrics and Gynecology (0cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

CLINICAL COMPETENCE AND COMPETENCE IN HEALTH PROMOTION

Students know the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive organs and study common problems and complications in pregnancy, delivery and puerperium. They will learn about common infections, cancer, endometriosis and contraception.

Content

The course discusses the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive organs, common problems during pregnancy, labour and puerperium, infections, cancer, endometriosis, and contraception.

Materials

Eskola, K.& Hytönen, E. 2002. Nainen hoitotyön asiakkaana. WSOY. Availability: http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=41784

Ihme A. & Rainto K. 2008. Naisen terveys. Edita. Availability: http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=82158

Other material selected by the lecturer.

Teaching methods

Lectures, independent study

Student workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

5
Students
- are able to plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive gynecological nursing care of women on excellent level,
utilising their knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs
- have excellent knowledge of problems and complications during pregnancy, labour and puerperium
- have excellent knowledge of common infections, cancers and endometriosis and understand how they affect a woman's life
- have excellent knowledge of various forms of contraception.

3-4
Students
- are able to plan, implement and evaluate gynecological nursing care of women,
utilising their knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs
- have good knowledge of problems and complications during pregnancy, labour and puerperium
- have good knowledge of common infections, cancers and endometriosis and understand how they affect a woman's life
- have good knowledge of various forms of contraception.

1-2
Students
- are able to plan, implement and evaluate gynecological nursing care of women on satisfactory level,
their knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs is somewhat lacking
- have some knowledge of problems and complications during pregnancy, labour and puerperium
- have some knowledge of common infections, cancers and endometriosis and understand how they affect a woman's life
- have some knowledge of various forms of contraception.

Fail=0
Students
- are not able to plan, implement or evaluate gynecological nursing care of women and have little knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs
- are not familiar with common problems or complications during pregnancy, labour and puerperium
- do not no know common gynaecological diseases and have limited knowledge of various forms of contraception.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.