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Pharmacotherapy in Physiotherapy Context (2 cr)

Code: TH00BD88-3009

General information


Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 31.01.2024

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

10 - 22

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

Teachers

  • Jaana Forsbacka

Groups

  • MFYSIK23
  • 08.04.2024 08:15 - 09:45, Lääkehoito fysioterapian tukena TH00BD88-3009
  • 22.04.2024 09:00 - 11:30, Lääkehoito fysioterapian tukena TH00BD88-3009

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