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Pharmacotherapy in Physiotherapy Context (2 cr)

Code: TH00BD88-3008

General information


Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 31.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

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 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

Teachers

  • Jaana Forsbacka

Groups

  • PFYSIS22B
    PFYSIS22B
  • PFYSIS22
  • PFYSIS22A
    PFYSIS22A

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