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Basics of Pharmacotherapy (5 cr)

Code: TH00CK48-3013

General information


Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 12.02.2024

Timing

12.02.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

10 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Nursing

Teachers

  • Mari Tavasti
  • Miia Tähtinen
  • Jaana Lumme

Groups

  • MSHTK24A
  • 12.03.2024 08:00 - 12:30, Lääkehoidon 1. teemapäivä
  • 18.03.2024 10:00 - 12:00, Lääkehoidon perusteet TH00CK48-3013
  • 26.03.2024 08:15 - 11:30, Lääkehoidon 2. teemapäivä
  • 08.04.2024 08:00 - 10:00, Lääkelaskennan tukitunti
  • 08.04.2024 10:00 - 12:00, Lääkehoidon perusteet TH00CK48-3013
  • 08.04.2024 12:00 - 16:00, Lääkehoidon perusteet TH00CK48-3013
  • 22.04.2024 08:00 - 12:00, Lääkehoidon perusteet TH00CK48-3013
  • 22.04.2024 12:00 - 16:00, Lääkehoidon perusteet TH00CK48-3013
  • 29.04.2024 12:00 - 16:00, Lääkehoidon perusteet TH00CK48-3013
  • 06.05.2024 12:00 - 16:00, Lääkehoidon perusteet TH00CK48-3013
  • 13.05.2024 08:00 - 12:00, Lääkehoidon perusteet TH00CK48-3013
  • 20.05.2024 08:00 - 12:00, Lääkehoidon perusteet TH00CK48-3013
  • 27.05.2024 12:00 - 16:00, Lääkehoidon perusteet TH00CK48-3013

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