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Pharmacotherapy (5 cr)

Code: BN00EX20-3002

General information


Enrollment
14.08.2024 - 08.09.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.05.2025
Implementation is running.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
Marko Issakainen
Groups
BNSA24SP
Nursing, full-time studies
Course
BN00EX20

Realization has 28 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 42 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Mon 09.09.2024 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA140 Auditorio
Wed 11.09.2024 time 12:00 - 13:30
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA424 Teorialuokka
Tue 17.09.2024 time 13:00 - 14:30
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA140 Auditorio
Wed 18.09.2024 time 12:45 - 14:15
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA140 Auditorio
Fri 20.09.2024 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Medical calculations / Pharmacotherapy
SA424 Teorialuokka
Tue 24.09.2024 time 13:45 - 15:15
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy: LESSON WAS PREPONED - NO LESSON IN THE AFTERNOON
Wed 25.09.2024 time 08:15 - 09:45
(1 h 30 min)
Medical calculations / Pharmacotherapy
SA140 Auditorio
Fri 27.09.2024 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA424 Teorialuokka
Mon 30.09.2024 time 14:30 - 16:00
(1 h 30 min)
Medical calculations / Pharmacotherapy
SA328 Teorialuokka
Tue 01.10.2024 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA424 Teorialuokka
Wed 02.10.2024 time 13:00 - 14:30
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA140 Auditorio
Fri 04.10.2024 time 11:00 - 12:30
(1 h 30 min)
Medical calculations / Pharmacotherapy
SA333 Teorialuokka
Wed 09.10.2024 time 12:30 - 14:00
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA140 Auditorio
Fri 11.10.2024 time 11:45 - 13:15
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA423 Teorialuokka
Tue 14.01.2025 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA150 Savonniemisali
Wed 15.01.2025 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA150 Savonniemisali
Tue 21.01.2025 time 11:30 - 13:00
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA140 Auditorio
Wed 22.01.2025 time 08:30 - 10:00
(1 h 30 min)
Medical calculation 2 / Pharmacotherapy
SA431 Byod-/teorialuokka
Wed 22.01.2025 time 10:30 - 12:00
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA140 Auditorio
Wed 29.01.2025 time 08:30 - 10:00
(1 h 30 min)
Medical calculations 2 / Pharmacotherapy
SA431 Byod-/teorialuokka
Wed 29.01.2025 time 10:30 - 12:00
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA140 Auditorio
Mon 03.02.2025 time 08:15 - 09:45
(1 h 30 min)
Medical calculations 2 / Pharmacotherapy
SA424 Teorialuokka
Mon 03.02.2025 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA424 Teorialuokka
Thu 06.02.2025 time 13:00 - 14:30
(1 h 30 min)
Medical calculations 2 / Pharmacotherapy
SA431 Byod-/teorialuokka
Mon 10.02.2025 time 14:00 - 15:30
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA431 Byod-/teorialuokka
Wed 12.02.2025 time 12:30 - 14:00
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA140 Auditorio
Wed 19.02.2025 time 10:30 - 12:00
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA140 Auditorio
Thu 06.03.2025 time 09:30 - 11:00
(1 h 30 min)
Pharmacotherapy BN00EX20-3002
SA140 Auditorio
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

You master the legislation, information guidance and process in medication.
You can apply the knowledge about anatomy and physiology, applied pharmacology and medication in planning, implementing and assessing safe medication when treating different clients/customers and illnesses.
You recognize the most common side effects and medicine interactions.
You know the main effects of the medicines in human system (pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics).
You can perform medication calculations safely.
You can use the equipments of medication appropriately, safely, economically and in line with sustainable development.
You know the basis of fluid therapy.

Content

Which laws and acts govern medication?
What is the content of medication plan in the ward?
What is the basis 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 medicine therapy in different dosing ways?
How do you use different equipments in medication?
How do you implement guidance in medication?
How do you implement recording, monitoring and assessment in medication?
What are the roles and responsibilities of nurse 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

Materials provided on the Learn platform.

Study forms and methods

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

RDI and work-related cooperation

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Timing of exams and assignments

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

International cooperation

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Student workload

5 credits correspond to 135 hours of study time.

Course part description

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.

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