Study Guide

Objective

Basics in medication 2 ECTS credits:

You know the rules and regulations applicable to pharmaceutical service

You know the responsibilities in handling medicine and client/patient medication

You know different pharmaceutical forms and methods of administrations

You know the effects and side effects of general medicines

You can implement prescribed medication safely and can monitor its effectiveness

You know basic mathematical calculations in medicine

You know how to guide clients in safe medication care

You know the risks involved in medication processes

Medication in aging:

You know the special features of medication of elderly people

Content

What rules and regulations apply to medication care?

What are dosing, medication forms and methods of administration in medication care?

How are doses calculated?

How to support commitment in medication care?

How to prevent risks in medication care?

What special features are related to medication care of the elderly?

How to guide aged people in medication care?

What is multi-professional work in medication care?

Qualifications

Basis of physiology 5 ECTS credits
Ethical principles 5 ECTS credits