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Pharmacotherapy in Physiotherapy Context (2 cr)

Code: TH00BD88-3005

General information


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