Anatomy, Histology and Embryology I

The objective of this course is to provide a basic understanding and working knowledge of the clinical anatomy, histology and embryology, and to give the students a concise account of the development of the human body. The material selected for inclusion is related to the organization and function of the human respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine system and tissue. Also, the structure and function for understanding gross anatomy and an explanation of many of the congenital anomalies that are seeing in clinical practice.

Anatomy, Histology and Embryology II

The objective of this course is to provide a basic understanding and working knowledge of the clinical anatomy, histology and embryology, and to give the students a concise account of the deve­lopment of the human body. The material sele­cted for inclusion is related to the organization and function of the human respiratory, car­diovascular, digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine system and tissue. Also, the structure and function for understanding gross anatomy and an explanation of many of the congenital anomalies that are seeing in clinical practice.

Biochemistry

The aim of the course is to analyze the biochemi­cal processes occurring in mammalian cells, to relate the biochemical events at the cellular level to the physiological processes occurring in the orga­nism and to present examples of deviant bioche­mical processes in human disease.

Biology of the Cell

The aim of the course is to help students understand the mechanisms underlying the phenomena of life. It includes the following topics: Macro-molecules, basic techniques for the study of cells, biological membranes, cellular interactions, synthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins, cytoskele
ton, mitochondria and chloroplasts, cell cycle and its control, biology of cancer.

Biophysics

Biophysics is an integrated approach of physics to biology, medicine and biomedical technology. The material in these lectures is structured as a 13 -week, one- semester course and it progresses from the basic concept of the mechanics of objects and fluids to the theory of waves and electromagnetism and the interaction of electroma­gnetic radiation with matter. It deals with the va­rious spectroscopic techniques such as optical and mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, X-ray diffra­ction analysis and gel electrophoresis.

Introduction to Nursing

The course explores the foundations for nurs­ing practice from the perspective of the nurse and of a holistic understanding of the in­dividual. Students of nursing are introduced to an evolving, challenging and rewarding profes­sion and discipline and are provided with a knowledge base to ground the development of caregiving skills and professional relationships and behaviors.

History and "meory of Science

The course will focus on questions regarding what are ths characteristics, methods, issues and prod­ucts of science. Tte criteria which distinguish scie­ntific knowledge from other kinds of knowledge will be determined. Particular concepts that will be discussed include: deduction, production, re­duction, observation, experiment, hypothesis the­ory, the concepts of proof/disproof, rationalism, relativism and realism. Several theories of philo­sophy of science will be examined such as that of Kuhn and Feyerabend.

Legal and Ethical Issues - Human Rights

The aim of this course is to extent the knowled­ge base of professional nursing to include ethi­cal and legal practice. The student will become familiar with human rights and laws that concern health care. It focuses on the recognition of ethical issues as they arise in nursing practice and on the application of critical thinking in ethical decisions.

Demography

The aim of the course is a) to make students understand the structure of the population and the dynamic trends and changes according to the prevailing morbidity, mortality and reproductive behavior; b) to study the effect of family planning and migration to the demographic trends in Greece as well as the overall world population; to be able to find, read and understand demographic data.

Physiology I, II

The study of the functions of the human body and its components and the chemical and physical processes involved.

Pharmacology

The aim of the courses are to provide students with the necessary knowledge in order to under­stand the mechanism of action of drugs, their interactions with the biological substrate and their applications in disease prevention, diagnosis and therapy.

Blostatlstlcs

This course provides an introduction to basic sta­tistical procedures used in health care research. It also provides the basic knowledge necessary for the comprehension of variability in biological phenomena as well as for the classification, analysis, evaluation, desaiption and display of data.

Microbiology

The study of the structure and the basic chara­cteristics of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites as well as host-parasite interactions. Emphasis is given to taxonomy and the virulence factor of pathogenic miaoorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites).

Introduction to Informatics

The course introduces the basic notion of Informatics, Computer Science and Information Sci­ence. The students acduire knowledge and ex­perience in using Computer Systems by learning operating systems, application and program­ming computer tools from a user-oriented point of view.

Health Sociology

comparison and contrast of the biomedical and the psychosocial holistic model for the total co­mprehension of health and illness.

Biology of Behaviur

Biological mechanisms and brain areas regulating behaviour:
- Neurobiology of stress and addiction. -Hormonal influences on reproductive and feeding behaviour, -teaming & Memory. -Sex differences in cognitive abilities.

Human Genetics

The aim of the course is to help students under­stand the structure and function of the human genetic material and its role in human population diversity and disease. It covers principles of chro­mosome structure and function, Mendelian patterns of inheritance, mitochondrial diseases, multifactorial inheritance, molecular genetics, biochemical genetics, gene mapping and cytogenetics.

Bloethlcs

This course is designed to provide students with frameworks for approaching ethical issues and to enhance the student's understanding of ethical issues in nursing and health care.

Health Informatics

The course offers a broad coverage of the multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary area of Health Informatics. Applications of the Hospital Information Sy­stems, Nursing Systems, Biostatistical Analysis Tools, Expert and Diagnostic Systems as well as computer Imaging, Βίο-medical Signal Processing and of Multimedia Education Systems are introduced both during the lectures and the laboratory classes.

Fundamentals of Nursing I, II

The courses focus on the actions basic to nursing practice - those commonly planned and implemented to meet the healthcare needs of in­dividuals at any age, at any point along the health - illness continuum. The nursing actions include taking vital signs, and the health history, assessing health needs, maintaining safety, administering medications, following aseptic technidues to prevent and control the spread of microorganisms, and providing perioperative care.

Nursing Theories

This course will explore the conceptual and theoretical basis of nursing. Selected conceptual models of nursing will be analyzed with emphasis on implications for nursing practice. Interrela­tionships among theories, practice and research will be stressed.

Principles and Methods In Teaching

This course focuses on the principles underlying the teaching-learning processes and their application in a classroom or clinical situation. Emphasis is given to practical strategies for planning, conducting and evaluating educational experiences in nursing.

Special Topics In Statistics

The course presents special topics in statistics with emphasis in their application in health care research. Topics presented include: multiple linear regression, one way analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, logistic regression and survival analysis.

Immunology

This course deals with the mechanisms of the im­mune system involved in the immunopathology of different diseases such as immunodeficiencies, autoimmunity, tumor immunology, transplantation immunology etc.

Introduction to Psychology

The purpose of this course is to provide basic knowledge in contemporary psychology and will address the following topics: a) the science of psychology, b) functions of human behavior, c) theories of personality and d) developmental psychology. Students will also have the opportunity to visit community health programs that provi­de mental health services in the area of Athens.

Nursing Care Delivery Systems

This course focuses on this operational models for patient care delivery, which support professional nursing practice. The organization of patient care is addressed in ways that enable nursing to be attractive and viable in an environment of high technology and constant change.

Health Psychology

The purpose of the course is to provide knowledge that will contribute to an effective interaction with patients and families under various condi­tions of illness and health. Special emphasis will be given to the psychosocial care of adult and child patients facing chronic and life threatening disease. In addition, the course will provide op­portunities for the development of active liste­ning skills that will facilitate communication among nurse, patient, family members and colleagues.

Community Nursing

This course focuses on the theories and principles underlying current community health nursing practice. The focus of care is on family and community. Particular emphasis is placed on assessing and intervening for and with a target population. The nursing role is developed with emphasis on health maintenance, health promotion and disease prevention, as facilitated by health education and appropriate use of community resources. Critical inquiry using research and epi­demiological processes is fostered by didactic and clinical learning experiences.

Epidemiology

The course aims at the understanding of mortality and morbidity, the individual's characteristics (constitutional, environmental, behavioural), which influence the occurrence of disease (risk factors) and finally the measures of comparison, as well as the notions of the confounder or modi­fier. Upon completion of the course the student should People to understand an epidemiologic study.

Computational Neurosclence

A single unit: Neuron. Spikes for Action Potentials, Spatiotemporal analysis of Spikes, Rail's model, Biological versus Artificial neural networks, Network Construction: A contemporary view of Cajal's work. Systems: Memory, Learning, Visual, Oculomotor, Coordination of Pody movements.

Pathophysiology

This course presents Pasic knowledge on the cellular mechanisms underlying the disease process. It includes description of the altered function of all major human systems as it relates to the most common diseases.

Hospital Information Systems

Health informatics aims at the process of collection and data processing for the extraction of information dealing mainly with data of hospitalized patients. The HIS course studies the methodology of designing systems, the software development, the application of information systems and the way of assessing them. Special emphasis will be given to the clinical and the administrative subsystems of the Hospital Information Systems. Existing HIS will be demonstrated. Development of an HIS sample will be performed using a data base development system.

Pathology

The course presents the morphological alterations occurring at the cellular level during the disease process. Specific topics of the course in­clude: inflammation, carcinogenesis, cell sene­scence and death, infections, developmental and genetic factors in disease.

Clinical Biochemistry

The aim of the course is to study the disturbance of biochemical processes in the human organism. Furthermore, the relation between disease and biochemical abnormalities is addressed on the molecular level.

First Aid

The course instructs students on the actions that have to be taken in an emergency situation. To­pics include: emergency resuscitation measures, patients with hemorrhage due to trauma and hypovolemic shock, heat stroke, cold injuries, anaphylactic reaction, poisoning etc

Research Methodology

The aim of the course is to teach the principles of scientific knowledge. Topics examined within the framework of the course include: Epistemology as metatheory of science. Classification of sciences, the analysis of structure and function of scientific knowledge. Hypothesis, theories, concepts, scientific explanation and prognosis and the design of scientific studies and analysis of data.

Surgery I, II

The aim of these courses is to present the essential theoretical background related to surgical indications and classifications of general physical assessment with emphasis on fluid and electroly­te balance and disturbances, nutritional status, respiratory status, cardiovascular status, hepatic and renal function, immunologic function and previous medication therapy. The concept of informed consent and family considerations are presented.

Perioperative Nursing I, II

The purpose of these courses is to allow students to explore the needs of the adult in the surgical setting. It aims to facilitate students in applying the knowledge gained from previous courses to clinical practice. The course focuses on concepts related to care of the adult with a-cute care needs particularly in relation to surgi­cal nursing from the time the patient is prepa­red for and instructed about the forthcoming surgical procedure, through the immediate preoperative period, into the operative phase and the recovery from anesthesia and convalescence of these individuals. Attention focuses on the psychological as well as the physiologic reactions of the patient

Internal Medicine I, II

The aim of these courses is to present the essential knowledge of current internal medicine (pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, thera­peutic modalities). Emphasis is given to asses­sment of symptoms and signs of human diseases and introduction to health history, diagnostic procedures and management of the most com­mon disease entities.

Medical Nursing I &II

These courses focus on the theory underlying the principles involved in the planning of nursing interventions appropriate for adults with various complex health problems. The nursing process is used for identifying and solving health problems in order to meet a person's health care and nursing needs. Students must use critical thinking skills in their clinical practice.

Prevention

The aim of the course is: a) to understand the philosophy of prevention, its characteristics and to compare it to therapeutics; b) to evaluate its contribution to disease control and to the decrease of morbidity and mortality, as well as the promotion of health; c) to study the main preventive programs implemented in Greece; d) to propose further preventive measures for the most impor­tant health problems.

Cardiovascular Nursing

The course aims to prepare students for asses­sment of cardiovascular function, how to incor­porate assessment of cardiac risk factors into the health history and physical assessment of the patient, how to use assessment parameters appropriate for determining the status of cardiovascular function, how to identify the clinical significance and related nursing implications of the various tests and procedures used for dia­gnostic assessment of cardiac function.

Gerontology Nursing

The aim of this course is to give students the essential knowledge in order to recognize and understand problems faced by older people and their caregivers. It will facilitate the student's abi­lity to identify and use therapeutic interventions effectively. Emphasis is given on legal and ethical issues in the care of older people.

Nosocomial Infections

The course gives the necessary theoretical and clinical knowledge for the recognition of the risk factors for Nosocomial Infections which are transmitted to patients and personnel. Special emphasis is given to high risk hospital sections (ICU, operating rooms etc.)

Nurse Anesthesiology

The course focuses on various types of anesthesia with regard to uses, advantages, disadvantages and nursing responsibilities.

Haematology - Blood Donation

The aim of the course is: a) to introduce students to the basic principles underlying normal and abnormal haematological phenomena, and the fundamental mechanisms of the major haemato-logic disorders b) to familiarize students with the basic haematological technidues; c) to sensitize students on the need and usefulness of blood do­nation and d) to understand the organization and function of blood bank.

Occupational Health

This course addresses all levels of prevention within the scope of occupational health nursing practice. Program and policy issues are discussed using as examples the health needs of working populations such as women, shift workers and disabled workers, adolescents and aging workers. The importance of drawing on existing knowledge and research findings is emphasized, particularly as it relates to the occupational health nursing role in practice and policy decisions.

Clinical Neuroanatomy

Clinical Neuroanatomy course interpret clinical aspects of neuroanatomy, and as such, has stressed "anatomic function", indicates the symptoms and signs presented by a neurobiological patient, ma­ke a diagnosis, understand the basics of "how the nervous system is organized" and where is possi­ble, institute appropriate treatment The comput­ed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance images (MRIs) of the normal brain and spinal cord, together with functional magnetic resonan­ce images (fMRIs) provides a non-invasive picture on the brain function.
This diagnostic icon is completed with the neuroimaging studies that illustrate common pathological entities that affect the nervous sy­stem, including strokes, intracerebral hemorrha­ges and tumors of the brain and spinal cord.

Pediatrics

The purpose of the course is to provide a basic knowledge of pediatric theory and practice necessary for practicing scientific nursing care. Emphasis is given to the special needs of new­born infants, children and adolescents with refe­rence to physical, emotional, mental health and performance.

Pediatric Nursing

This course focuses on the unique health and developmental needs of infants, children and adolescents. A goal of the course is to develop perspectives on health and illness in children emphasizing family - centered care that incorpo­rates screening, teaching and health counseling. The student will use the nursing process to provide comprehensive care to children.

Emergency and Intensive Care Nursing -Medicine

This course focuses on the care given to patients with urgent and critical needs. The emergency care is viewed as a holistic concept that includes the patient, the family and significant others. An emphasis is given in the physiological and psycho­logical homeostasis.

Psychiatry (General-Social)

The course includes: introduction to phychopathology, taxonomic system concerning mental health, discussion of the organic, psychodynamic and social factors of mental illness, rehabilitation, prevention. The course is delivered through lectures and video tapes presenting case studies.

Health Economics

To give the student a basic understanding of the fundamentals of economy theory and of the economic forces that determine behavior in the health sector. Elements of demand and supply for health care, income and price determination, output measurement, and assessment are discussed.

Quality Assurance

This course focuses on the concept of quality assurance, the accountability on the part of the health professions to society for the quality, appro­priateness, and cost of health services provided.

Community Healthcare

This course focuses on the role of community health nursing practice in relation to populations with special health needs. Particular emphasis is placed on assessing and intervening with individuals and groups with special health needs, such as home nursing, transcultural nursing, disaster nursing, etc

Communication Skills

Purpose of this course is to sensitize students to the dynamics involved in the patient - health care provider relationship and to develop specific communication skills that will help nurses to understand effectively, support and collaborate with patients and family members throughout the course of the disease.

Radiology

The course aims to give students basic knowledge on imaging techniques that will allow him/her to evaluate their potential use as well as how to prepare patients, for each particular diagnostic/ therapeutic radiological test.

Neurology

This course focuses on the differentiation between pathologic changes that affect motor control and those that affect sensory pathways, the functioning of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, the significance of physical assessment to the diagnosis of neurolo­gical dysfunction, and the diagnostic tests used for assessment of neurological function and rela­ted nursing implications.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Dermatology

This course focuses on the pathophysiology of sexually transmitted diseases, the physiology underlying the clinical manifestations, the management and nursing care of patients with sexually transmitted diseases. In addition, emphasis is given to structure and function of the skin, common skin eruptions and manifestations associated with systemic disease, the components of physical assessment most useful when examining the skin, hair and nails, the common skin tests and procedures used in diagnosing skin and related disorders, and on the management of patients with dermatological problems.

Mental Health Nursing

To help students learn the basic scientific principles and clinical practices of psychiatric nursing, concerning the prevention of mental disorders, nursing care, therapy and rehabilitation of mental patients.

Nursing Management

This course analyzes nursing management across organizational settings and compares manage­ment practice across setting, students develop collaborative, managerial and writing skills.

Management of Health Services

The study of health services for the purpose of preparing students as potential leaders in nursing administration to function in hospitals, public health and other care delivery agencies.

Oncology Nursing

This course provides the student with the knowledge and understanding of concepts essential to oncology nursing. Current knowledge and research in principles of carcinogenesis and the­rapeutics of cancer treatment, psychosocial responses to cancer and the quality of life of the individual with cancer, and the care of the termi­nally ill patient (palliative care) will be presented. Ethical, legal and health care system issues which influence nursing practice in oncology will be addressed.

Nephrology Nursing

This course focuses on the role of the kidney in the regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, and blood pressure. The assessment parameters for determining the status of renal and urinary function are presented. Empha­sis is given to the use of nursing process to formulate a plan of care for patients undergoing assessment of the urinary/renal system and for patients with urinary and renal health problems.

Psychosocial Rehabilitation

The course introduces the student to the basic concepts and processes of psychosocial rehabilitation of chronic mental patients and their main-streaming into the community. The definitions, concepts and categories of psychosocial rehabilitation, are presented as well as the chronicity of schizophrenia and the characteristics of institutionalization.

Orthopaedic Nursing

The aim of the course is to provide the necessary knowledge related to the musculoskeletal system and how it works in health. The ability to observe, recognize and report abnormal functioning is presented. Emphasis is given to the basic nursing skills required for a careful assessment of the individual patient's needs and plan of care.

Nursing Rehabilitation of Patient with Chronic Diseases

The course will consider the very complex needs of patients with chronic diseases. The care of these individuals will be considered across care settings with particular emphasis to the age span.

Maternal Nursing

The course focuses on the health issues of pregnancy, delivery and the post-partum period. Particular emphasis will be given to the role of the nurse in the management of these issues.

Endoscopy Nursing

The course includes: Principles of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy of the gastrointestinal tract and the biliary tree. Role of the endoscopy nurse.

Psychoactive substances

This course is designed to provide an overview of the diagnosis, care and management of people who use drugs. Emphasis will be placed on defining concepts such as abuse and dependence on psychoactive substances and the understanding of the common substrate that leads to the development of disorders related to use of psychoactive substances. The effects of substance abuse and the assessment of "risks" associated with substance abuse are also discussed. The students will be also trained to basic skills to recognize the toxicity of drugs and major withdrawal symptoms. The principles of treatment of disorders associated with substance abuse and primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of substance abuse will be the final focus of this course.