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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

  • 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