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377-0101-00L 2 Credits BSC D-HEST
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Fundamentals of Medicine and the Human Body

Grundbausteine Mensch

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Jörg Goldhahn, Dr. Christian Wolfrum, Prof. Dr. Rahel-Antonia Kubik, Prof. Dr. Johannes Loffing
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:29:04

Abstract

Fundamental principles of human medicine, Basic Life Support (BLS) and introduction to histology and microscopy.

Objective

After completion of the course, the students: - have a basic understanding of elementary building blocks and processes as a basis for human medicine, e.g. cell structure and cycle. - know basic terminology of anatomy. - understand the process of medical care from first aid to rehabilitation. - understand the advantages and disadvantages of emergency diagnostics, especially ultrasound. - know the basics of microscopy and histology. - have learned the basics of Basic Life Support: - recognize the symptoms of cardiovascular arrest. - alarm in an emergency according to the situation. - If available, they organize an AED and use it correctly and as quickly as possible. - perform sufficient chest compressions on the phantom. - perform effective ventilation on the phantom using a pocket mask. - will identify possible ventilation complications. Under certain circumstances, they will not attempt further ventilation. - will identify the limits of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. - under stress, they do not risk their own or other "helpers'" lives.

Content

Based on a complex clinical case, students are familiarized with the course of medical care from initial treatment to rehabilitation. Basic terms, modules and processes are introduced. In addition, the students experience the basics of imaging techniques, especially ultrasound. The students complete the Basic Life Support course. After this training sequence, all participants should be able to initiate resuscitation measures in private and in-hospital settings. The students experience learning, teaching and working in the hospital sector as a social process and teamwork in which all senses and a wide range of skills are needed. In addition, the students experience in three workshops the basic process of a physiotherapeutic intervention with the concepts of clinical reasoning, therapeutic aspects and therapy progression. An intensive course in microscopy/histology enables students to perform microscopy independently and to understand histological sections of a histological sample, but also online.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Digital
The examination takes place on your own device. Installation of SEB required.
Für das Erfüllen der Semesterleistung ist eine aktive Teilnahme am gesamten Unterricht notwendig.Entsprechend gilt - auch aus organisatorischen und inhaltlichen Gründen - eine Anwesenheitspflicht von 90%.Bei Abwesenheit muss der Hauptdozierende vorgängig informiert werden und es wird eine Ersatzleistung erwartet.Die Prüfung findet am 26.09.2024 statt und ist eine Online-Prüfung MCQ: pass/fail(BYOD Pilot)Die Vorlesungsteile, die in Englisch gehalten wurden, werden auch auf Englisch geprüft.

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Grundbausteine Mensch
Der Kurs findet ganztags in der 1. Semesterwoche am Kantonspital Baden statt (Anwesenheitspflicht). Ausnahme: Am 16.09.2024 anschliessend an die Begrüssungsveranstaltung im Raum HG D 7.2. Zusätzlich am 23.09.2024, 13-17h im Campus Irchel. Raum Y44 G 05/09/13
  • 16.09 Date 09:15-12:00 (HG D 7.2)
  • 17.09. - 20.09 Date None-None
  • 23.09 Date 13:00-17:00
  • 23.09 Date None-None
3 h weekly

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