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Basics of PharmacotherapyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TH00CK48

Credits

5 op

Objective

BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY 5 ETCS LÄPE

Objectives:

Student
• is familiar with the ethical, legal and societal basics of pharmacotherapy
• knows the basics of pharmacology and pharmacy needed in nursing work
• knows how to implement an effective, sustainable and safe pharmacotherapy process in different operating environments and knows the responsibilities and roles of different professional groups and the medicine user
• knows how use reliable sources of information in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• is able to how to make medicine-related calculations needed in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• can guide patients and their families in pharmacotherapy and understands the significance of commitment to treatment
• is able to assess their competence in pharmacotherapy using the Medication Passport
• learns about digital health technology applications of pharmacotherapy in nursing

Content

Contents
• Regulations, supervision and ethical starting points of pharmaceutical service and pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy and sustainable development
• Stages and effects of pharmaceuticals in the body
• Different forms of pharmacotherapy and forms of administration
• Pharmaceutical and medication safety
• Medical treatment plan and safe implementation of the pharmacotherapy process
• Pharmacotherapy as part of overall patient care
• Pharmacotherapy information management and key sources of information
• Drug Dosage Calculation
• Correct use of medicines, guidance and commitment to treatment
• Pharmaceutical technology
• Medication Passport as part of the identification of competence

Enrollment

02.07.2024 - 25.08.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 15.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

Salo IoT Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • SH TERHY5 Virtuaalihenkilö5
  • Mari Tavasti
  • Anu Nousiainen
Groups
  • MSHSS24A

Objective

BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY 5 ETCS LÄPE

Objectives:

Student
• is familiar with the ethical, legal and societal basics of pharmacotherapy
• knows the basics of pharmacology and pharmacy needed in nursing work
• knows how to implement an effective, sustainable and safe pharmacotherapy process in different operating environments and knows the responsibilities and roles of different professional groups and the medicine user
• knows how use reliable sources of information in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• is able to how to make medicine-related calculations needed in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• can guide patients and their families in pharmacotherapy and understands the significance of commitment to treatment
• is able to assess their competence in pharmacotherapy using the Medication Passport
• learns about digital health technology applications of pharmacotherapy in nursing

Content

Contents
• Regulations, supervision and ethical starting points of pharmaceutical service and pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy and sustainable development
• Stages and effects of pharmaceuticals in the body
• Different forms of pharmacotherapy and forms of administration
• Pharmaceutical and medication safety
• Medical treatment plan and safe implementation of the pharmacotherapy process
• Pharmacotherapy as part of overall patient care
• Pharmacotherapy information management and key sources of information
• Drug Dosage Calculation
• Correct use of medicines, guidance and commitment to treatment
• Pharmaceutical technology
• Medication Passport as part of the identification of competence

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 12.02.2024

Timing

12.02.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Mari Tavasti
  • Miia Tähtinen
  • Jaana Lumme
Groups
  • MSHTK24A

Objective

BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY 5 ETCS LÄPE

Objectives:

Student
• is familiar with the ethical, legal and societal basics of pharmacotherapy
• knows the basics of pharmacology and pharmacy needed in nursing work
• knows how to implement an effective, sustainable and safe pharmacotherapy process in different operating environments and knows the responsibilities and roles of different professional groups and the medicine user
• knows how use reliable sources of information in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• is able to how to make medicine-related calculations needed in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• can guide patients and their families in pharmacotherapy and understands the significance of commitment to treatment
• is able to assess their competence in pharmacotherapy using the Medication Passport
• learns about digital health technology applications of pharmacotherapy in nursing

Content

Contents
• Regulations, supervision and ethical starting points of pharmaceutical service and pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy and sustainable development
• Stages and effects of pharmaceuticals in the body
• Different forms of pharmacotherapy and forms of administration
• Pharmaceutical and medication safety
• Medical treatment plan and safe implementation of the pharmacotherapy process
• Pharmacotherapy as part of overall patient care
• Pharmacotherapy information management and key sources of information
• Drug Dosage Calculation
• Correct use of medicines, guidance and commitment to treatment
• Pharmaceutical technology
• Medication Passport as part of the identification of competence

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

05.02.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Mari Seppälä
  • Anu Nousiainen
  • Jaana Forsbacka
Teacher in charge

Tarja Bergfors

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää. (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
  • PSHTK24A
Small groups
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group.

Objective

BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY 5 ETCS LÄPE

Objectives:

Student
• is familiar with the ethical, legal and societal basics of pharmacotherapy
• knows the basics of pharmacology and pharmacy needed in nursing work
• knows how to implement an effective, sustainable and safe pharmacotherapy process in different operating environments and knows the responsibilities and roles of different professional groups and the medicine user
• knows how use reliable sources of information in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• is able to how to make medicine-related calculations needed in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• can guide patients and their families in pharmacotherapy and understands the significance of commitment to treatment
• is able to assess their competence in pharmacotherapy using the Medication Passport
• learns about digital health technology applications of pharmacotherapy in nursing

Content

Contents
• Regulations, supervision and ethical starting points of pharmaceutical service and pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy and sustainable development
• Stages and effects of pharmaceuticals in the body
• Different forms of pharmacotherapy and forms of administration
• Pharmaceutical and medication safety
• Medical treatment plan and safe implementation of the pharmacotherapy process
• Pharmacotherapy as part of overall patient care
• Pharmacotherapy information management and key sources of information
• Drug Dosage Calculation
• Correct use of medicines, guidance and commitment to treatment
• Pharmaceutical technology
• Medication Passport as part of the identification of competence

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 29.02.2024

Timing

28.02.2024 - 12.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Minna Kummunsalo
  • Anne-Mari Seppälä
  • Jaana Lumme
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää. (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
  • PSHTK24B
Small groups
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group.

Objective

BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY 5 ETCS LÄPE

Objectives:

Student
• is familiar with the ethical, legal and societal basics of pharmacotherapy
• knows the basics of pharmacology and pharmacy needed in nursing work
• knows how to implement an effective, sustainable and safe pharmacotherapy process in different operating environments and knows the responsibilities and roles of different professional groups and the medicine user
• knows how use reliable sources of information in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• is able to how to make medicine-related calculations needed in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• can guide patients and their families in pharmacotherapy and understands the significance of commitment to treatment
• is able to assess their competence in pharmacotherapy using the Medication Passport
• learns about digital health technology applications of pharmacotherapy in nursing

Content

Contents
• Regulations, supervision and ethical starting points of pharmaceutical service and pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy and sustainable development
• Stages and effects of pharmaceuticals in the body
• Different forms of pharmacotherapy and forms of administration
• Pharmaceutical and medication safety
• Medical treatment plan and safe implementation of the pharmacotherapy process
• Pharmacotherapy as part of overall patient care
• Pharmacotherapy information management and key sources of information
• Drug Dosage Calculation
• Correct use of medicines, guidance and commitment to treatment
• Pharmaceutical technology
• Medication Passport as part of the identification of competence

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 10.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Sirpa Nikunen
  • Anu Nousiainen
Scheduling groups
  • Tiimi 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tiimi 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tiimi 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tiimi 4 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • PSHSK24A
Small groups
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

Objective

BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY 5 ETCS LÄPE

Objectives:

Student
• is familiar with the ethical, legal and societal basics of pharmacotherapy
• knows the basics of pharmacology and pharmacy needed in nursing work
• knows how to implement an effective, sustainable and safe pharmacotherapy process in different operating environments and knows the responsibilities and roles of different professional groups and the medicine user
• knows how use reliable sources of information in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• is able to how to make medicine-related calculations needed in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• can guide patients and their families in pharmacotherapy and understands the significance of commitment to treatment
• is able to assess their competence in pharmacotherapy using the Medication Passport
• learns about digital health technology applications of pharmacotherapy in nursing

Content

Contents
• Regulations, supervision and ethical starting points of pharmaceutical service and pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy and sustainable development
• Stages and effects of pharmaceuticals in the body
• Different forms of pharmacotherapy and forms of administration
• Pharmaceutical and medication safety
• Medical treatment plan and safe implementation of the pharmacotherapy process
• Pharmacotherapy as part of overall patient care
• Pharmacotherapy information management and key sources of information
• Drug Dosage Calculation
• Correct use of medicines, guidance and commitment to treatment
• Pharmaceutical technology
• Medication Passport as part of the identification of competence

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.07.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

21.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Sirpa Nikunen
  • Jaana Forsbacka
Groups
  • PSHTS23V

Objective

BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY 5 ETCS LÄPE

Objectives:

Student
• is familiar with the ethical, legal and societal basics of pharmacotherapy
• knows the basics of pharmacology and pharmacy needed in nursing work
• knows how to implement an effective, sustainable and safe pharmacotherapy process in different operating environments and knows the responsibilities and roles of different professional groups and the medicine user
• knows how use reliable sources of information in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• is able to how to make medicine-related calculations needed in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• can guide patients and their families in pharmacotherapy and understands the significance of commitment to treatment
• is able to assess their competence in pharmacotherapy using the Medication Passport
• learns about digital health technology applications of pharmacotherapy in nursing

Content

Contents
• Regulations, supervision and ethical starting points of pharmaceutical service and pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy and sustainable development
• Stages and effects of pharmaceuticals in the body
• Different forms of pharmacotherapy and forms of administration
• Pharmaceutical and medication safety
• Medical treatment plan and safe implementation of the pharmacotherapy process
• Pharmacotherapy as part of overall patient care
• Pharmacotherapy information management and key sources of information
• Drug Dosage Calculation
• Correct use of medicines, guidance and commitment to treatment
• Pharmaceutical technology
• Medication Passport as part of the identification of competence

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

28.05.2023 - 30.10.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Minna Kummunsalo
  • Anne-Mari Seppälä
  • Miia Tähtinen
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää. (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
  • PSHTS23A
Small groups
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group.

Objective

BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY 5 ETCS LÄPE

Objectives:

Student
• is familiar with the ethical, legal and societal basics of pharmacotherapy
• knows the basics of pharmacology and pharmacy needed in nursing work
• knows how to implement an effective, sustainable and safe pharmacotherapy process in different operating environments and knows the responsibilities and roles of different professional groups and the medicine user
• knows how use reliable sources of information in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• is able to how to make medicine-related calculations needed in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• can guide patients and their families in pharmacotherapy and understands the significance of commitment to treatment
• is able to assess their competence in pharmacotherapy using the Medication Passport
• learns about digital health technology applications of pharmacotherapy in nursing

Content

Contents
• Regulations, supervision and ethical starting points of pharmaceutical service and pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy and sustainable development
• Stages and effects of pharmaceuticals in the body
• Different forms of pharmacotherapy and forms of administration
• Pharmaceutical and medication safety
• Medical treatment plan and safe implementation of the pharmacotherapy process
• Pharmacotherapy as part of overall patient care
• Pharmacotherapy information management and key sources of information
• Drug Dosage Calculation
• Correct use of medicines, guidance and commitment to treatment
• Pharmaceutical technology
• Medication Passport as part of the identification of competence

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.07.2023 - 31.08.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Anne-Mari Seppälä
  • Päivi Erkko
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 17. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 17. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 17. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää. (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
  • PSHTS23B
Small groups
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group.

Objective

BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY 5 ETCS LÄPE

Objectives:

Student
• is familiar with the ethical, legal and societal basics of pharmacotherapy
• knows the basics of pharmacology and pharmacy needed in nursing work
• knows how to implement an effective, sustainable and safe pharmacotherapy process in different operating environments and knows the responsibilities and roles of different professional groups and the medicine user
• knows how use reliable sources of information in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• is able to how to make medicine-related calculations needed in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• can guide patients and their families in pharmacotherapy and understands the significance of commitment to treatment
• is able to assess their competence in pharmacotherapy using the Medication Passport
• learns about digital health technology applications of pharmacotherapy in nursing

Content

Contents
• Regulations, supervision and ethical starting points of pharmaceutical service and pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy and sustainable development
• Stages and effects of pharmaceuticals in the body
• Different forms of pharmacotherapy and forms of administration
• Pharmaceutical and medication safety
• Medical treatment plan and safe implementation of the pharmacotherapy process
• Pharmacotherapy as part of overall patient care
• Pharmacotherapy information management and key sources of information
• Drug Dosage Calculation
• Correct use of medicines, guidance and commitment to treatment
• Pharmaceutical technology
• Medication Passport as part of the identification of competence

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

28.05.2023 - 30.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Sirpa Nikunen
  • Jaana Forsbacka
Scheduling groups
  • Tiimi 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tiimi 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tiimi 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tiimi 4 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • PSHSS23A
Small groups
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

Objective

BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY 5 ETCS LÄPE

Objectives:

Student
• is familiar with the ethical, legal and societal basics of pharmacotherapy
• knows the basics of pharmacology and pharmacy needed in nursing work
• knows how to implement an effective, sustainable and safe pharmacotherapy process in different operating environments and knows the responsibilities and roles of different professional groups and the medicine user
• knows how use reliable sources of information in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• is able to how to make medicine-related calculations needed in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• can guide patients and their families in pharmacotherapy and understands the significance of commitment to treatment
• is able to assess their competence in pharmacotherapy using the Medication Passport
• learns about digital health technology applications of pharmacotherapy in nursing

Content

Contents
• Regulations, supervision and ethical starting points of pharmaceutical service and pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy and sustainable development
• Stages and effects of pharmaceuticals in the body
• Different forms of pharmacotherapy and forms of administration
• Pharmaceutical and medication safety
• Medical treatment plan and safe implementation of the pharmacotherapy process
• Pharmacotherapy as part of overall patient care
• Pharmacotherapy information management and key sources of information
• Drug Dosage Calculation
• Correct use of medicines, guidance and commitment to treatment
• Pharmaceutical technology
• Medication Passport as part of the identification of competence

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.07.2023 - 30.11.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

Salo IoT Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Minna Kummunsalo
  • Mari Tavasti
Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää. (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
  • MSAISS23
Small groups
  • Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group.

Objective

BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY 5 ETCS LÄPE

Objectives:

Student
• is familiar with the ethical, legal and societal basics of pharmacotherapy
• knows the basics of pharmacology and pharmacy needed in nursing work
• knows how to implement an effective, sustainable and safe pharmacotherapy process in different operating environments and knows the responsibilities and roles of different professional groups and the medicine user
• knows how use reliable sources of information in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• is able to how to make medicine-related calculations needed in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• can guide patients and their families in pharmacotherapy and understands the significance of commitment to treatment
• is able to assess their competence in pharmacotherapy using the Medication Passport
• learns about digital health technology applications of pharmacotherapy in nursing

Content

Contents
• Regulations, supervision and ethical starting points of pharmaceutical service and pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy and sustainable development
• Stages and effects of pharmaceuticals in the body
• Different forms of pharmacotherapy and forms of administration
• Pharmaceutical and medication safety
• Medical treatment plan and safe implementation of the pharmacotherapy process
• Pharmacotherapy as part of overall patient care
• Pharmacotherapy information management and key sources of information
• Drug Dosage Calculation
• Correct use of medicines, guidance and commitment to treatment
• Pharmaceutical technology
• Medication Passport as part of the identification of competence

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.01.2023 - 31.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 21.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Päivi Erkko
  • Marika Leppänen
  • Jaana Forsbacka
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • MSHTK23A
Small groups

Objective

BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY 5 ETCS LÄPE

Objectives:

Student
• is familiar with the ethical, legal and societal basics of pharmacotherapy
• knows the basics of pharmacology and pharmacy needed in nursing work
• knows how to implement an effective, sustainable and safe pharmacotherapy process in different operating environments and knows the responsibilities and roles of different professional groups and the medicine user
• knows how use reliable sources of information in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• is able to how to make medicine-related calculations needed in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• can guide patients and their families in pharmacotherapy and understands the significance of commitment to treatment
• is able to assess their competence in pharmacotherapy using the Medication Passport
• learns about digital health technology applications of pharmacotherapy in nursing

Content

Contents
• Regulations, supervision and ethical starting points of pharmaceutical service and pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy and sustainable development
• Stages and effects of pharmaceuticals in the body
• Different forms of pharmacotherapy and forms of administration
• Pharmaceutical and medication safety
• Medical treatment plan and safe implementation of the pharmacotherapy process
• Pharmacotherapy as part of overall patient care
• Pharmacotherapy information management and key sources of information
• Drug Dosage Calculation
• Correct use of medicines, guidance and commitment to treatment
• Pharmaceutical technology
• Medication Passport as part of the identification of competence

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.12.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Maija Valta
  • Minna Kummunsalo
  • Jaana Forsbacka
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • PSHTK23B
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2
  • Pienryhmä 3

Objective

BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY 5 ETCS LÄPE

Objectives:

Student
• is familiar with the ethical, legal and societal basics of pharmacotherapy
• knows the basics of pharmacology and pharmacy needed in nursing work
• knows how to implement an effective, sustainable and safe pharmacotherapy process in different operating environments and knows the responsibilities and roles of different professional groups and the medicine user
• knows how use reliable sources of information in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• is able to how to make medicine-related calculations needed in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• can guide patients and their families in pharmacotherapy and understands the significance of commitment to treatment
• is able to assess their competence in pharmacotherapy using the Medication Passport
• learns about digital health technology applications of pharmacotherapy in nursing

Content

Contents
• Regulations, supervision and ethical starting points of pharmaceutical service and pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy and sustainable development
• Stages and effects of pharmaceuticals in the body
• Different forms of pharmacotherapy and forms of administration
• Pharmaceutical and medication safety
• Medical treatment plan and safe implementation of the pharmacotherapy process
• Pharmacotherapy as part of overall patient care
• Pharmacotherapy information management and key sources of information
• Drug Dosage Calculation
• Correct use of medicines, guidance and commitment to treatment
• Pharmaceutical technology
• Medication Passport as part of the identification of competence

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.12.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Sirpa Nikunen
  • Anu Nousiainen
Scheduling groups
  • Tiimi 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tiimi 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tiimi 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tiimi 4 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • PSHSK23A
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2
  • Pienryhmä 3
  • Pienryhmä 4

Objective

BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY 5 ETCS LÄPE

Objectives:

Student
• is familiar with the ethical, legal and societal basics of pharmacotherapy
• knows the basics of pharmacology and pharmacy needed in nursing work
• knows how to implement an effective, sustainable and safe pharmacotherapy process in different operating environments and knows the responsibilities and roles of different professional groups and the medicine user
• knows how use reliable sources of information in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• is able to how to make medicine-related calculations needed in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• can guide patients and their families in pharmacotherapy and understands the significance of commitment to treatment
• is able to assess their competence in pharmacotherapy using the Medication Passport
• learns about digital health technology applications of pharmacotherapy in nursing

Content

Contents
• Regulations, supervision and ethical starting points of pharmaceutical service and pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy and sustainable development
• Stages and effects of pharmaceuticals in the body
• Different forms of pharmacotherapy and forms of administration
• Pharmaceutical and medication safety
• Medical treatment plan and safe implementation of the pharmacotherapy process
• Pharmacotherapy as part of overall patient care
• Pharmacotherapy information management and key sources of information
• Drug Dosage Calculation
• Correct use of medicines, guidance and commitment to treatment
• Pharmaceutical technology
• Medication Passport as part of the identification of competence

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.12.2022 - 26.03.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 21.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Minna Kummunsalo
  • Eeva Hevonoja
  • Marika Leppänen
Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • PSHTK23A
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä 1
  • Pienryhmä 2
  • Pienryhmä 3

Objective

BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY 5 ETCS LÄPE

Objectives:

Student
• is familiar with the ethical, legal and societal basics of pharmacotherapy
• knows the basics of pharmacology and pharmacy needed in nursing work
• knows how to implement an effective, sustainable and safe pharmacotherapy process in different operating environments and knows the responsibilities and roles of different professional groups and the medicine user
• knows how use reliable sources of information in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• is able to how to make medicine-related calculations needed in the implementation of pharmacotherapy
• can guide patients and their families in pharmacotherapy and understands the significance of commitment to treatment
• is able to assess their competence in pharmacotherapy using the Medication Passport
• learns about digital health technology applications of pharmacotherapy in nursing

Content

Contents
• Regulations, supervision and ethical starting points of pharmaceutical service and pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacotherapy and sustainable development
• Stages and effects of pharmaceuticals in the body
• Different forms of pharmacotherapy and forms of administration
• Pharmaceutical and medication safety
• Medical treatment plan and safe implementation of the pharmacotherapy process
• Pharmacotherapy as part of overall patient care
• Pharmacotherapy information management and key sources of information
• Drug Dosage Calculation
• Correct use of medicines, guidance and commitment to treatment
• Pharmaceutical technology
• Medication Passport as part of the identification of competence

Evaluation scale

H-5