NURSING (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit Code Year Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GERIATRICS AND ELDERLY CARE NRS209 2 4 2+0 2.0 2.0


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Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Explain the effects of an individual’s culture on physiologic, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the older adult.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (4), 14 (5), 15 (4), 16 (5), 17 (5)
2 Assess the living environment as it relates to functional, physical, cognitive, psychological, and social needs of older adults.1 (4), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (3), 12 (4), 13 (3), 14 (5), 15 (4), 16 (5), 17 (5)
3 Identify therapeutic communication techniques when working with older adults.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (4), 12 (4), 13 (4), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5)
4 Incorporate professional attitudes, values, and expectations about physical and mental aging in the provision of patient-centered care for older adults and their families.1 (5), 2 (5), 3 (5), 4 (5), 5 (5), 6 (5), 7 (5), 8 (5), 9 (5), 10 (5), 11 (5), 12 (5), 13 (4), 14 (5), 15 (5), 16 (5), 17 (5)