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Human Errors in Nursing - Viewpoints on Patient Safety (2 cr)

Code: BA00DP27-3001

General information


Enrollment
01.08.2025 - 10.05.2026
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Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.05.2026
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Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
SeAMK Nursing (RN)
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Kampustalo
Teaching languages
English
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
Tiina Koskela
Scheduling groups
Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 100 . Open UAS : 100.)
Groups
MRN23
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
MRN24
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
MRN25
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
IEPN25F
Sneak Peek of Finnish Nursing Education
Small groups
Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
Course
BA00DP27

Objective

The student searches and recognizes factors that are influencing on patient safety. The student learns the main concepts of patient safety and understands what kind of human errors in nursing are jeopardizing the patient safety.
The student uses evidence based critical thinking while observing the nursing environment. The student learns how to prevent and how to report on risk factors in patient safety.
The student learns to act professionally and maintaining patient safety.

Content

Main concepts of patient safety. Legislation in patient safety. Documentation on errors and close-call situations. Human factors related to patient safety in nursing.

Location and time

FULLY INDEPENDENT ONLINE STUDY

The studies allow for completion according to your own schedule.

Materials

Studying requires special equipment: laptop or computer and headphones.

Teaching methods

FULLY INDEPENDENT ONLINE STUDY:

The study is conducted online in the Moodle learning environment. The study is carried out independently at your own pace during the implementation period. The study does not include joint meetings or pair or group work.

The student familiarizes themselves with the theoretical material, completes online assignments / practice project / exam according to the given instructions. The study requires independent work and scheduling.

Completion alternatives

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Student workload

The workload of the study is designed so that one credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of student work to achieve the learning objectives. The actual time required varies individually, e.g., due to prior knowledge.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail = 0
- The student does not maintain patient safety.
- The student does not understand the principles and main concepts in patient safety.
- The student does not follow patient safety and work according to its principles.
- The student does not do the assignment required for the online course.
- The student does not reflect on the written assignment.
- The student does not use evidence-based knowledge or critical thinking in the written assignment.

Qualifications

This course is suitable for second year students who have done at least two clinical training periods. The course is held fully online and it is done independently.

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