Course syllabus adopted 2019-02-21 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameSjukvård
- CodeSJM070
- Credits4.5 Credits
- OwnerTSJKL
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
- DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
- GradingUG - Pass, Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 75135
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0118 Examples class, part A 2 c Grading: UG | 2 c | ||||||
| 0218 Examination, part B 2.5 c Grading: UG | 2.5 c |
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In programmes
Examiner
Dan Edman- Instruktör, Maritime Studies, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Medical First Aid course in accordance with STCW section A-VI/4, table A-VI/4-1.Aim
The course aims to give the student the the knowledge required STCW Manilla, Section A-VI/4, Table A-VI/4-2, which is required of the person or persons on board who handle medical care.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
After completed course the student should;
- onboard a ship be able to provide treatment to people with illness or injury, where the care provided must conform to science and proven experience. The care on board shall be provided using the best possible skills and knowledge, given the conditions and resources available on a ship. The aim is to alleviate the suffering as good as possible and not to cause any further suffering to the person with illness or damage.
- adequately carry out the prescriptions
and treatment measures, as may be necessary, as long as the injured / sick
person is on board, following the advice and instructions received from doctors
on land.
- have the skills required to manage a ship pharmacy.
- understand the preventive health care.
- understand ethical values in healthcare, where care must be provided with respect for the equal worth and dignity.
Content
UN's goal number three, Good health and well-being, in the Global goals for sustainable development is the focus of the course Medical care.
Organisation
Teaching consists of lectures, partly as a groupexercises where various practical exercises trained and hospitering / internship for 3 days in a hospital emergency room as directed by the course coordinator. The course covered by various obligatory moment where completion of attendance is required for final grade. The course ends with a written exam.Literature
Main litterature
Hälso- och sjukvård ombord; D Edman, I Snöberg; Jure Förlag AB. Latest edition.
Första hjälpen ombord; D Edman, I Snöberg; Jure Förlag AB- Latest edition.
Borrowing items: D-HLR kursbok Stiftelsen för HLR, latest edition and law texts SJÖFS 2000:21.
Examination including compulsory elements
Part A: Attendance at mandatory parts; five group exercises of four hours each, some lessons (according to course-pm) and hospital training.Part B: Written exam. 80 % correct answers are required for passing grade.
Aids at the exam
Dictionary complying to Chalmers regulations
Law texts 2000:21
Form "Medical consultations for ships"