Medical treatment (5 cr)

Objective

You master the legislation, information guidance and process of medication.

You can apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, applied pharmacology and medication in planning, implementing and assessing safe medication when treating different clients and illnesses.

You recognise the most common side effects and medicine interactions.

You know the main effects of medicines on the human system (pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics).

You can perform medication calculations safely.

You can use medication equipment appropriately, safely, economically and in line with sustainable development.

You know the basics of fluid therapy.

Content

Which laws and acts govern medication?

What is the content of medication plans in different wards?

What are the basics of pharmacology (pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and toxicology)?

What are the therapeutical effects, side effects and drug interactions in medication?

What are the most common medicine groups and their modes of use, effects and methods of administration?

How do you implement medical treatment through different routes of administration?

How do you use different equipment in medication?

How do you implement guidance in medication?

How do you record, monitor and assess medication?

What are nurses' roles and responsibilities in medication?

How is technology used in medication?

How do you master different ways in medication calculations?

How do you plan and perform fluid therapy?

Course material

Saano S. & Taam-Ukkonen M. 2020. Lääkehoidon käsikirja. Sanoma Pro

Study forms and methods

Teorian opiskelu verkossa itsenäisesti sekä työjärjestykseen merkityillä Teams-tunneilla opintojakson opintomateriaalien ja oppimistehtävien avulla. Opintojakson lopussa lääkehoidon harjoitustunnit Savonlinnan kampuksella.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Ei sisälly.

Timing of exams and assignments

Lääkehoidosta osan 1 ja osan 2 tentit Examissa. Uusintatentit Examissa.
Lääkelaskutentit Examissa.

International cooperation

Ei sisälly.

Student workload

5 op = 5 x 27 h = 135 h jakautuen syksylle 2023 ja keväälle 2024. Työmäärä sisältää itsenäistä opiskelua kontaktiopiskelun lisäksi.

Course part description

Opintojakso koostuu kahdesta erillisestä osiosta:
3 op syksyllä 2023
2 op keväällä 2024

Further information

Opintojakson opettajat:
Sari Pölönen (sari.polonen@xamk.fi)
Marko Issakainen (marko.issakainen@xamk.fi)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Lääkelaskut 100 % oikein (hyväksytty-hylätty)
Lääkehoidon tentit osa 1 ja osa 2 (numeraalinen arviointi 1-5).
Lisäksi oppimistehtävät Learnissa tulee olla suoritettuna.