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Safely implemented pharmacotherapy – nurse (5 cr)

Code: AV00EN91-3001

General information


Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS and Continuing Education

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Open University of Applied Sciences

Teachers

  • Anne Kylmälä

Teacher in charge

Katri Rissanen

Objective

Student
-knows the laws and guidelines governing drug supply
-take note of patient safety and patient safety thinking
-know the safe operating models for the implementation of pharmacotherapy

Content

Contents
-laws and guidelines of medicine treatment and patient safety
-you can perform medication calculations safely
-treatment and consultation of the treated patient
-the process of drug treatment
-painkillers –ect
-pecific features of pharmacotherapy (elderly, disabled, mental patients)
-cannulation and basics of iv-fluid therapy
-technical implementation of pharmacotherapy (enteral medication, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, epidural and spinal administration)

Materials

Learn-materials

Teaching methods

The study takes place according to your own schedule. (Please note the end date of the course)
Teaching does not include time or place bound learning.
The student independently performs the learning tasks.

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

Exams and assignments must be completed before the end of the course.

International connections

-

Student workload

5 x 27h

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

approved - rejected
Passed learning environment tasks completed.
No contact teaching.