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Pharmacotherapy in Physiotherapy ContextLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: TH00BD88

Credits

2 op

Objective

The student is able to
• name the laws and regulations of medication/ pharmacotherapy,
• name administration of medication,
• describe the mechanism of action in pain medication,
• name the main effects of mood supporting medication, medication in neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders,
• name effects and side effects of medication in above-mentioned disorders,
• support the client’s choice of medication in connections with physiotherapy.

Content

Laws and procedures governing medicines, administration of medication, medication in pain reducing process, mood-supporting medication, major outcomes of medication in neurological, respiratory and heart disorders.

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge

Enrollment

03.06.2024 - 30.09.2024

Timing

16.09.2024 - 08.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Jaana Forsbacka
Groups
  • PFYSIS23
  • PFYSIS23B
  • PFYSIS23A

Objective

The student is able to
• name the laws and regulations of medication/ pharmacotherapy,
• name administration of medication,
• describe the mechanism of action in pain medication,
• name the main effects of mood supporting medication, medication in neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders,
• name effects and side effects of medication in above-mentioned disorders,
• support the client’s choice of medication in connections with physiotherapy.

Content

Laws and procedures governing medicines, administration of medication, medication in pain reducing process, mood-supporting medication, major outcomes of medication in neurological, respiratory and heart disorders.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge

Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 31.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

25 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Jaana Forsbacka
Groups
  • PFYSIS22B
    PFYSIS22B
  • PFYSIS22
  • PFYSIS22A
    PFYSIS22A

Objective

The student is able to
• name the laws and regulations of medication/ pharmacotherapy,
• name administration of medication,
• describe the mechanism of action in pain medication,
• name the main effects of mood supporting medication, medication in neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders,
• name effects and side effects of medication in above-mentioned disorders,
• support the client’s choice of medication in connections with physiotherapy.

Content

Laws and procedures governing medicines, administration of medication, medication in pain reducing process, mood-supporting medication, major outcomes of medication in neurological, respiratory and heart disorders.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge

Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 22

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Jaana Forsbacka
Groups
  • MFYSIK23

Objective

The student is able to
• name the laws and regulations of medication/ pharmacotherapy,
• name administration of medication,
• describe the mechanism of action in pain medication,
• name the main effects of mood supporting medication, medication in neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders,
• name effects and side effects of medication in above-mentioned disorders,
• support the client’s choice of medication in connections with physiotherapy.

Content

Laws and procedures governing medicines, administration of medication, medication in pain reducing process, mood-supporting medication, major outcomes of medication in neurological, respiratory and heart disorders.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge

Enrollment

28.05.2023 - 30.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Jaana Forsbacka
Groups
  • MFYSIK22

Objective

The student is able to
• name the laws and regulations of medication/ pharmacotherapy,
• name administration of medication,
• describe the mechanism of action in pain medication,
• name the main effects of mood supporting medication, medication in neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders,
• name effects and side effects of medication in above-mentioned disorders,
• support the client’s choice of medication in connections with physiotherapy.

Content

Laws and procedures governing medicines, administration of medication, medication in pain reducing process, mood-supporting medication, major outcomes of medication in neurological, respiratory and heart disorders.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge

Enrollment

02.12.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

25 - 55

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Jaana Forsbacka
Groups
  • PFYSIS21B
    PFYSIS21B
  • PFYSIS21A
    PFYSIS21A
  • PFYSIS21

Objective

The student is able to
• name the laws and regulations of medication/ pharmacotherapy,
• name administration of medication,
• describe the mechanism of action in pain medication,
• name the main effects of mood supporting medication, medication in neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders,
• name effects and side effects of medication in above-mentioned disorders,
• support the client’s choice of medication in connections with physiotherapy.

Content

Laws and procedures governing medicines, administration of medication, medication in pain reducing process, mood-supporting medication, major outcomes of medication in neurological, respiratory and heart disorders.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge

Enrollment

01.12.2021 - 18.01.2022

Timing

25.01.2022 - 07.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

30 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
  • Kaarina Rajala
  • Pirjo Pennanen
Groups
  • PFYSIS20B
    PFYSIS20B
  • PFYSIS20
  • PFYSIS20A
    PFYSIS20A

Objective

The student is able to
• name the laws and regulations of medication/ pharmacotherapy,
• name administration of medication,
• describe the mechanism of action in pain medication,
• name the main effects of mood supporting medication, medication in neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders,
• name effects and side effects of medication in above-mentioned disorders,
• support the client’s choice of medication in connections with physiotherapy.

Content

Laws and procedures governing medicines, administration of medication, medication in pain reducing process, mood-supporting medication, major outcomes of medication in neurological, respiratory and heart disorders.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge