Basics of Pharmacotherapy (5 cr)
Code: TH00CK48-3009
General information
Enrollment
02.07.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
21.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Sirpa Nikunen
- Jaana Forsbacka
Groups
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PSHTS23V
- 27.11.2023 16:45 - 18:00, Lääkehoidon perusteet TH00CK48-3009
- 04.12.2023 15:30 - 18:00, Lääkehoidon perusteet TH00CK48-3009 HUOM aloitus klo 15.30
- 12.12.2023 08:15 - 09:45, Lääkelaskujen 2. uusintakoe - Lääkehoidon perusteet TH00CK48-3009
- 12.12.2023 10:00 - 15:45, LÄHOP - Lääkehoidon perusteet TH00CK48-3009
Objective
BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY 5 ETCS LÄPE
Objectives:
Student
• 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
Contents
• 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
Evaluation scale
H-5