Gerontological and Geriatric Nursing 9 credits
Course Contents
- biological, psychological and social ageing
- common physical and mental health conditions (cognitive impairment included there in)
- gerontological and geriatric nursing
- comorbidity
- medical treatment
- polypharmacy
- documentation
- quality register
- assessment instrument
- threats, violence and abuse in close relationships
- acts and other legislation
Prerequisites
General entry requirements and completed courses in the nursing programme within semesters 1 and 2 or equivalent, furthermore, completed courses within semester 3 in the nursing programme or equivalent.
Level of Education: First cycle
Coursecode/Ladok code: HGGN13
The course is conducted at: School of Health and Welfare
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Type of course | Programme instance course |
| Study type | Normal teaching |
| Semester | Autumn 2025: week 41 – week 51 |
| Rate of study | 100% |
| Language | English |
| Location | Jönköping |
| Time | Day-time |
| Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students | 18000 SEK |
| Syllabus (PDF) | |
| Application code | HJ-H4198 |