Basics of pharmacotherapy in social sectorLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

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 recognize and know how to take into account the effects of medicines and inform about them
You know how to guide clients in safe medication care
You know the risks involved in medication processes

Content

What rules and regulations apply to medication care?
What are dosing, medication forms and methods of administration in medication care?
How medicines work in the body?
What special features are related to medication care?
What are the most common adverse and side effects of medicines?
How are doses calculated?
How to support commitment in medication care?
How to prevent risks in medication care?