Study Guide

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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Materials provided on the Learn platform.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

If a student has previous university-level studies in pharmacotherapy, they can apply for recognition of prior learning based on previously acquired skills.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

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Tentit ja muut määräajat

The course must be completed in its entirety by November 30, 2024 for the autumn semester 2024.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

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Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 credits correspond to 135 hours of study time

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

Autumn Semester 2024:
Basics of Pharmacotherapy (2 credits)
Medication Calculations 1 (0.5 credits)

Spring Semester 2025:
Pharmacology (2 credits)
Medication Calculations 2 (0.5 credits)

Further information

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Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

A prerequisite for passing the course is the successful completion of learning assignments and passing the course exam by the specified deadline.
Grading: Fail / 1-5.