•   Medicinal Treatment Basics in Classroom and Simulated Situations 7091051-1001 06.02.2017-31.03.2017  3 credits  (PNURTS16) +-
    Competence objectives of study unit
    Medicinal Treatment Basics in Classroom and Simulated Situations MEDNUThe student shall be able to- understand the process of safe medicinal treatment and its principles in practical work- perform calculations required in medicinal treatment- use key reliable information sources for medicinal treatment- use key medicinal treatment methods and the instruments for administering them correctly and safely- apply the requirements of patient and work safety in his or her actions- commit to using the Medication Passport- utilise evidence-based information in the planning, implementation and evaluation of intravenous drug, infusion, nutrition and blood transfusion treatments- draft an infusion care plan- cannulise a peripheral vein and initiate IV infusion treatment- administer a correct dose of intravenous infusion fluid and drug according to a doctor's prescription- monitor the patient and assess the effects and effectiveness of intravenous drug and infusion treatment, parenteral nutrition and blood transfusion treatment
    Content of study unit
    Contents:- Use of reliable information sources for medicinal treatment (for example: Pharmaca Fennica, the Duodecim drug database)- Drug calculations- Administration of (subcutaneous and intramuscular) injections and inoculation- Medication Passport - Working methods promoting patient and work safety- Prevention of cannula and catheter infections- Cannulating a peripheral vein- Use of fluid transfer sets- Preparing an IV drug for use and administering it- Use of perfusor and infusion pump- Care of a central venous catheter- Performing a blood transfusion

    Teacher(s) in charge

    Saara Laaksonen

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    06.02.2017 - 31.03.2017

    Group(s)
    • PNURTS16
    Seats

    10 - 30

    Responsible unit

    Health and Well-being

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Nursing

    Campus

    Joukahaisenkatu (not translated)

    Assessment scale

    H-5