Pharmacotherapy in Physiotherapy Context (2 cr)
Code: TH00BD88-3006
General information
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
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PFYSIS21BPFYSIS21B
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PFYSIS21APFYSIS21A
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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