Unit Code: GXN10
ECTS Credits: 10
Type of Unit: Compulsory
Semester in which it is offered: First (1st )
Language of instruction:Greek
Module Outline
General description of the Thematic Unit:
The aim of this course unit GXN10 is to equip students with basic knowledge of the physiological function of the human body. Students will be taught the basic principles and mechanisms regulating the function of the human body, by means of organ and system. Furthermore, the effects of environmental pollutants on the physiology of cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal, central nervous system and urinary system will be analyzed.
Each area is comprised of subsections. More specifically, in the context of these subsections the following chapters will be taught:
1) Blood physiology.
2) Physiology of the cardiovascular system.
3) Physiology of the respiratory system.
4) Physiology of the urological system.
5) Physiology of the gastrointestinal system.
6) Neuromuscular system physiology.
7) Endocrine glands physiology.
8) Reproductive system physiology.
9) Aging physiology.
Learning Outcomes:
This course provides the students basic knowledge and background for understanding the physiological function of the human systems. The course material aims at the integration of the functions of the above systems so that the student acquires a solid background on the positioning and the role of each system in the physiological function of the human body. Furthermore, the course provides the student with the necessary knowledge of the effects of environmental factors to human physiology.
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to:
Cognitive Objects of the Thematic Unit: This course unit will explore the
following fields of physiology:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Unit Code: GXN11
ECTS Credits: 10
Type of unit:Elective
Semester in which it is offered: First (1st )
Language of instruction:Greek
Module Outline
General description of the Thematic Unit:
During the present course, students will understand the basic acute and chronic disorders related to aging. Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to describe the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the main diseases of elderly. Additionally, students will be able to analyze the differences in the occurrence of diseases in old age, the basic principles of holistic geriatric assessment and syndromes of old age such as frailty. Finally, the course aims at updating the knowledge on rehabilitation and treatment programmes for elderly or chronically ill patients.
Content of the Thematic Unit:
Learning Outcomes:
During the present course, students will understand the basic acute and chronic disorders related to aging. Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to describe the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the main diseases of elderly. Additionally, students will be able to analyze the differences in the occurrence of diseases in old age, the basic principles of holistic geriatric assessment and syndromes of old age such as frailty. Finally, the course aims at updating the knowledge on rehabilitation and treatment programmes for elderly or chronically ill patients. Specifically, after successfully completing the course, students will be able to:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Unit Code: GXN12
ECTS Credits: 10
Type of unit:Elective
Semester in which it is offered: First (1st )
Language of instruction:Greek
Module Outline
General description of the Thematic Unit:
The aim of this unit is to introduce the basic concepts of psychology as a human science with emphasis on existential issues related to life – disease – old age and death. Further, psychological issues of people with symptoms of chronic disease as well as older people are analyzed. Furthermore, counselling interventions for both themselves and their families are approached and therapeutic pathways for such counselling are suggested.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to:
Cognitive Objects of the Thematic Unit:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Unit Code:GXN13
ECTS Credits: 10
Type of unit:Elective
Semester in which it is offered: First (1st )
Language of instruction:Greek
Module Outline
Content of the Thematic Unit:
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course the students:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Unit Code: GXN20
ECTS Credits: 10
Type of Unit: Compulsory
Semester in which it is offered: Second (2nd )
Language of instruction:Greek
Module Outline
General description of the Thematic Unit:
The purpose of the course is the study and understanding of psychiatric and neurological nosology and the therapeutic methods used with an emphasis on the elderly and those suffering from chronic diseases.
The thematic section refers to chronic neurological diseases, with an emphasis on neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
It also refers to psychiatric diseases such as depression which is common in the elderly and burdens their general state of health as well as psychotic disorders which are usually observed in the context of neurodegenerative diseases.
Learning Outcomes:
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Unit Code: GXN21
ECTS Credits: 10
Type of unit:Elective
Semester in whch it is offered: Second (2nd)
Language of instruction:Greek
Module Outline
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Cognitive Objects of the Thematic Unit:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Unit Code: GXN22
ECTS Credits: 10
Type of unit:Elective
Semester in which it is offered: Second (2nd)
Language of instruction:Greek
Module Outline
Content of the Thematic Unit:
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning .
Unit Code: GXN23
ECTS Credits: 10
Type of unit:Elective
Semester in which it is offered: Second (2nd)
Language of instruction:Greek
Module Outline
General description of the Thematic Unit:
The aim of this unit is to study and understand the mechanisms of pain and its management as well as to acquire knowledge of palliative care and end-of-life support.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the unit, the student will be able to:
Cognitive Objects of the Thematic Unit:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Unit Code: GXN30
ECTS Credits: 10
Type of Unit: Compulsory
Semester in which it is offered: Third (3rd)
Language of instruction: Greek
Module Outline
General description of the Thematic Unit:
The purpose of this unit is to familiarize the reader with economic concepts concerning the functioning of the health care system, to understand how decisions are made on the quantity of health care services produced, how the prices of health care services are determined, which factors have a significant impact on the demand and supply of health care services. Among other things, this unit aims to explain to the student why the state intervenes in the health sector, what are the specific characteristics of the health commodity, what are the determinants of health expenditure, how health services are financed, what are the effects of health expenditure on the economy, what is the structure of the health system, how efficiently are the resources of the health system allocated and utilised and what is the relationship between efficiency and social justice in the health sector. Having completed the health economics unit you will be able to know and think in economic terms about how the health services sector works.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the unit, students will be able to know:
Cognitive Objects of the Thematic Unit:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Unit Code: GXN31
ECTS Credits: 10
Type of unit:Elective
Semester in whch it is offered: Third (3rd)
Language of instruction:Greek
Module Outline
General description of the Thematic Unit:
The purpose of this unit is to familiarize the reader with the concept of human rights, the discrimination of rights, their historical development and the way they are constituted, as well as with the concepts of self-help, self-advocacy and the role of the patients’ association. In particular, this unit consists of two distinct subsections.
The first subsection, which covers eight teaching weeks, deals with the way human rights are constituted and developed in the European and global context, the analysis of discrimination of rights, the safeguarding of fundamental (individual) rights, the concept of social and health rights, and bioethics.
The second subsection deals with the importance and role of the patients’ association. In particular, it presents and analyses the concepts of self-organisation and self-help, empowerment, advocacy and self-advocacy, how citizens can participate in decision-making regarding health policies and the promotion of population health, as well as the role of the patients’ association.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the unit, students will generally be able to know:
Cognitive Objects of the Thematic Unit:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Unit Code:GXN32
ECTS Credits: 10
Type of unit:Elective
Semester in which it is offered: Third (3rd)
Language of instruction:Greek
Module Outline
General description of the Thematic Unit:
Insurance institutions play an important role in addressing so-called insurance and social risks. Both public insurance bodies (social insurance) and private insurance bodies (private insurance companies) contribute directly to the management of social and insurance risks. Health risk is one of the most important risks that, if it occurs, the impact on both the individual and society can be so significant and irreversible if it were not for the collective response. The objectives of this module are to analyse the concept of social and insurance risks by focusing its analysis on the risk of illness/illness and the risk of accidents. It will analyse the form of the market for insurance services, the way in which insurance institutions (public and private) manage social and insurance risks, how they make decisions on the services offered and how they are priced, the way in which the services offered are financed and the control exercised by the state and the competent institutions. Among other things, the module aims to analyze how consumers are protected and the basic principles of management of both public and private insurance providers.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the unit, students will generally be able to know:
Cognitive Objects of the Thematic Unit:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Unit Code:GXN33
ECTS Credits: 10
Type of unit:Elective
Semester in which it is offered:Third (3rd)
Language of instruction:Greek
Module Outline
General description of the Thematic Unit:
The aim of this unit is the study and in-depth financial management of health care facilities with emphasis on the presentation and evaluation of the financial situation, the planning of operations based on cost data and the evaluation of investment proposals.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course the students:
Cognitive Objects of the Thematic Unit:
Evaluation: Completion of written assignments during the academic semester which constitute a 40 percent of each student’s grade, if a pass is obtained in the final or repetitive examination. Final exam grades constitute a 60 percent of the students’ final course grade.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this Thematic Module.
Module Delivery Method: Distance Learning.
Unit Code: GXNDT
ECTS Credits: 30
Type of Unit: Compulsory
Semester in which it is offered: Fourth (4th)
Language of instruction:Greek
Module Outline
General description of the Thematic Unit:
The postgraduate thesis is meant to combine and utilize the knowledge students have acquired over the course of their studies.
Students may propose a topic of their choosing for their Postgraduate Diploma Thesis, taking into account a special list of topics drafted by the Director and the Module Coordinators. This list is drafted based on the wider subject matter of the postgraduate studies program, as well as those of the individual Modules.
Indicative topics for research:
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of their Postgraduate Diploma Thesis, students will be able to:
For more information regarding the Specifications – Useful Material for writing Master’s Theses and uploading a Thesis at the H.O.U. Repository, you can go to the Digital Training Area http://courses.eap.gr and especially to the Program of Studies section.
Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed the Modules of the first three semesters before they can start their postgraduate diploma thesis.