Patient Safety for Future Health Care Professionals (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

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Sisällön jaksotus

The course consists of the following modules and assignments: Module I – Patient Safety Culture (Concept Map) Module II – Human Factors and High-Risk Environments (Case Analysis + Peer Comment) Module III – Teamwork and Communication in Patient Safety (Self-Reflection) Module IV – Engaging Patients and Families (Case Description + Peer Response) Module V – Final Task and Self-Assessment (Patient Safety Quiz + Graded Essay + Self-Evaluation)

Tavoitteet

A student can itemize the significant parts of patient safety entirety and creates a bigger picture of patient safety culture. The student understands the importance of human factors in the occurrence of an incident. Students are able to evaluate the effects of various factors on the emergence of a hazard and find different options to prevent patient injury. The student understands the differences between the individual and the system approach and this model of thinking in the development of patient safety. The student gains tools for their own teamwork skills by analyzing teamwork. The student analyzes the progress of a hazard incident using the root cause analysis tool. The student takes into account the importance of the involvement of the patient and his / her relatives in ensuring patient safety. The student applies patient safety knowledge he/she gained during this course to develop patient safety in one event/part of health (or social) care. The student understands health care as a high risk area due to complicated processes and multiprofessional work. The student's positive and enthusiastic attitude towards patient safety work is developed.

Suoritustavat

More detailed information on Moodle platform.

Suoritustavat

In Moodle platform

Sisältö

Patient safety culture Human factors Process of patient safety incident Patient injury prevention Individual and system approach in patient safety work. Team work skills, CRM Patients and relatives in patient safety culture. Health care systems in patient safety

Aika ja paikka

The study takes place in the Moodle learning environment from 1.9.2025 to 17.5.2026 Students determine their own study schedule.

Oppimateriaalit

The learning materials will be available in the Moodle learning environment from the start of the course.

Opetusmenetelmät

This is a self-paced online course. You will explore modules independently. You will study modules and demonstrate your skills in a variety of learning activities. Although students can work independently, it is highly recommended to complete the modules in order.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

Competences are demonstrated through various learning tasks or exams during the course.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 CR = 27 hrs/CR x 5 CR = 135 hrs student hours of work. The content is divided into five modules, and it is recommended to reserve about one week for each module.

Esitietovaatimukset

Prerequisites: The student has completed 120 credits.