7Y00BH11 |
Ergonomic Patient Handling (3 cr) |
Prerequisites |
It is recommendable to have some experience of working in hospital, geriatric homes etc, to be able to understand what kind of limitations in functional capacity and locomotion there can appear. |
Objectives |
The student is able to explain basic principles of ergonomic patient transfers and am able to apply them in practice. He/she recognizes his/her own postures and movements and is able to utilize that knowledge in patient transfer situations. The student knows and is able to use the most common devices while helping the patient to move himself. He/she recognizes risk features in patient transfers and his/her work at hospital ward settings. The student understands that rehabilitative aspect is an essential part of ergonomic working. He/she knows laws defining safety in work and is able to make his/her own work more safe. |
Content |
Ergonomy and safety during patient transfers. Body awareness and natural movements as a basis for good ergonomy at work. Considering patient resources while helping him to move himself. Devises for patient handling and transfers. Laws focused on safety. Cognitive ergonomy. |
Recommended optional programme components |
If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan. |
Accomplishment methods |
Online assignments, practical workshops and practical exam |
Execution methods |
Online studies and practical workshops.
Execution according to Finnish passport of ergonomic patient handling (Finnish Institute of Occupational Health) or SAPHA course (RENE project) |
Materials |
In Moodle |
Literature |
Not applicable |
Evaluation Criteria |
0-5 |
Evaluation Criteria |
satisfactory (1-2) The student's skills and performing is evaluated according to criteria done for the Ergonomic Patient Handling Passport, which is administrated by the Finnish Institute for Occupational Health (FIOH) and is published in Moodle.
Passport is available to students gaining at least grade H3.
Details of criteria are set by FIOH and can be found in moodle.
good (3-4) H3: Safe knowledge and skills
H4: Good knowledge and skills
excellent (5) Excellent knowledge and skills
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Assessment Frameworks |
Assessment Framework
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Further Information |
After accomplishing the course Finnish students can apply "Potilassiirtojen ergonomiakortti" registration administrated by Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. |
Responsible persons |
Not applicable |
Links |
Assessment Framework
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- 01.01.2024 - 06.05.2024 (7Y00BH11-3033 | VAO24K, FTK22SM)
Group(s)
VAO24K, FTK22SM
Max Seats
Not applicable
Evaluation Criteria
0-5
Language of Instruction
English
Type of Course
Avoin amk, Healtcare and Nursing
Responsible Teacher
Not applicable
Mode of Delivery
R&D Studies: 0.00 cr
Virtual Studies: 0.00 cr
Contact Teaching: 3 cr
Teacher(s)
Eija Mämmelä
Smaller Group(s)
Avoin AMK, Tutkinto-opiskelijat
Evaluation Criteria
0-5
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Not applicable
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Not applicable
Location and time
Not applicable
Learning environments
Not applicable
Recommended or Required Reading
Not applicable
Further Information
Not applicable
Completion Alternatives
Not applicable
Teacher(s)
Eija Mämmelä
Work Placement and Working Life Connections
Not applicable
Exam Schedule
Not applicable
International Connections
Not applicable
Student's Time Use and Workload
Not applicable
Learning Progress
Not applicable
Evaluation criteria accepted
Not applicable
Evaluation criteria failed
Not applicable
- 01.01.2025 - 12.05.2025 (7Y00BH11-3034 | FTK23SM)
Group(s)
FTK23SM
Max Seats
Not applicable
Evaluation Criteria
0-5
Language of Instruction
English
Type of Course
Not applicable
Responsible Teacher
Not applicable
Mode of Delivery
R&D Studies: 0.00 cr
Virtual Studies: 0.00 cr
Contact Teaching: 3 cr
Teacher(s)
OPE-VIR-FTK
Smaller Group(s)
Not applicable
Evaluation Criteria
0-5
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Not applicable
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Not applicable
Location and time
Not applicable
Learning environments
Not applicable
Recommended or Required Reading
In Moodle
Further Information
Not applicable
Completion Alternatives
Not applicable
Teacher(s)
OPE-VIR-FTK
Work Placement and Working Life Connections
Not applicable
Exam Schedule
Not applicable
International Connections
Not applicable
Student's Time Use and Workload
Not applicable
Learning Progress
Not applicable
Evaluation criteria accepted
Not applicable
Evaluation criteria failed
Not applicable
- 01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025 (7Y00BH11-3035 | VAO25K)
Group(s)
VAO25K
Max Seats
0 - 16
Evaluation Criteria
0-5
Language of Instruction
English
Type of Course
Avoin amk
Responsible Teacher
Not applicable
Mode of Delivery
R&D Studies: 0.00 cr
Virtual Studies: 0.00 cr
Contact Teaching: 3 cr
Teacher(s)
Not applicable
Smaller Group(s)
Not applicable
Evaluation Criteria
0-5
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Not applicable
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Not applicable
Location and time
Not applicable
Learning environments
Not applicable
Recommended or Required Reading
In Moodle
Further Information
Not applicable
Completion Alternatives
Not applicable
Teacher(s)
Not applicable
Work Placement and Working Life Connections
Not applicable
Exam Schedule
Not applicable
International Connections
Not applicable
Student's Time Use and Workload
Not applicable
Learning Progress
Not applicable
Evaluation criteria accepted
Not applicable
Evaluation criteria failed
Not applicable