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Nursing documentation and basics of pharmacotherapyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TH00CX76

Credits

5 op

Objective

• become familiar with the current guidelines for patient safety, information security and ergonomics in nursing and pharmacotherapy
• gains experience in recording care in accordance with the national recording model.
• 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

• Current patient safety guidelines
• Treatment process, decision making and recording
• 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