Pharmacotherapy of The Aged (3 cr)
Code: AV00CY63-3005
General information
Enrollment
16.03.2020 - 27.03.2020
Timing
03.11.2020 - 31.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS and Continuing Education
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- TerSTYNN2
Teacher in charge
Vappu Martikainen
Location and time
Network-time studies xxxx
Materials
Other study material reported to the Learn -learning platform
Teaching methods
Blended track:
Network-time studies 14.9. - 20.11.2020
Exam schedules
Two re-examinations in both exams
Student workload
Student's workload 81 h
Content scheduling
Aging changes and their effect on drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Common side effects of medicines in the elderly
Medication and cognitive function in the elderly
Polypharmacy and drug interactions for the elderly
Risk medicines for the elderly
Further information
The course includes network exams in the home
- Theory exams Tasks 1-5
- Pharmaceutical calculations Tasks 3 - 5
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment methods and criteria
Exams approved performance
Theoretical studies exams approved by 80%
The drug exams approved by 100%