Opinto-opas

Objective

Students
- have working knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
- can plan, implement and evaluate safe pharmacotherapy as members of multiprofessional teams
- are proficient in the dosage calculations required in the administration of medication and infusions
- can educate clients/patients in pharmacotherapy, encourage their commitment to it and self-care embracing health promotion.

Content

Organization, regulation and supervision regarding pharmacotherapy
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Dosage calculations
Safe medication process and patient education
Use of Pharmaca Fennica and pharmaceutical database
Basics of safe parenteral infusions

Location and time

The timing of the lessons is shown in the schedule.

Materials

Saano, S. & Taam-Ukkonen, M. 2014-2017. Lääkehoidon käsikirja. SanomaPro.
English book announced at orientation
Lääkkeiden toimittaminen. Lääkelaitoksen määrays 6/2016. www.fimea.fi
National Institute for Health and Wellfare: Quality and patient safety: https://www.thl.fi/fi/web/laatu-ja-potilasturvallisuus/potilasturvallisuus/turvallinen-laakehoito (including Turvallinen lääkehoito-opas 2016)
Turvallinen lääkehoito -online course (Terveysportti)
Sairaala-apteekin ja lääkekeskuksen toiminta. Lääkelaitoksen määräys 6/2012. www.fimea.fi
E- receipt - online course: www.kanta.fi
Articles and materials provided by lecturer
Dosage calculation lessons:
- Nikkola R., Nurkka N., Paloposki S. 2016. Annos oivallusta. Sanoma pro.
OR
- Ernvall, S. ym. 2009. Lääkelaskenta. WSOY. Porvoo. Helsinki.
OR
- Teacher´s material in Moodle

Teaching methods

Contact teaching
Interactive lecture
Task-oriented teaching
Small group work
Clinical laboratory teaching
E-learning
Independent assignments
Exams

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Final exam includes pharmacology 1 and pharmacotherapy exam.
Drug calculation exam is held separately.
Retakes (2 chances) will be announced during the course.
Please notice that pharmacology and pharmacotherapy exam are evaluated as one. Failing one part will automatically lead to failing the entire exam.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

Pharmacotherapy and drug calculation theory can be studied by web course for students, who have previous studies from pharmacotherapy. Attendance in contact teaching is still highly recommeded.
NOTE! PARTICIPATION ON THE ORIENTATION IS COMPULSORY!

Student workload

Contact teaching 67 h (2,5 credits), including theory lessons and clinical laboratory lessons
Independent study 68 h (2,5 credits), including preparation for the exam, 450 pages and learning tasks (e-receipt and independent injection assignment), Turvallinen lääkehoito-webcourse

Content scheduling

Autumn semester 2019

Further information

Pharmacotherapy includes pharmacotherapy theory and clinical laboratory, drug calculation and two lessons about pharmacology. Pharmacotherapy and Pharmacology are included in final exam. Drug calculation exam is done during drug calculation theory. Participating the first Orientation lesson is obligatory and is requirement for participation for the course. Theory lessons include active participation in face to face learning.
Clinical laboratory lessons are obligatory and the possible learning tasks concerning the lesson subject must be returned in time before lessons. During clinical laboratory lessons the students must work aseptically and actively fullfilling patient safety requirements.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Evaluating competences evaluation criteria novice/beginner is used.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student
- can search for professional knowledge regarding a single issue
- is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field
- distinguishes informal information from research knowledge
- can act in individual professional situations according to instruction
- aims to act in a client-oriented way
- proves to have adequate skills to act in professional situations
- is familiar with the ethical principles of the field
- can work as a member of a work group
- is able to evaluate personal strengths and development needs

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Final exams 0-5
e-receipt web course passed
Learning assignment (injections) for clinical laboratory lession
Turvallinen lääkehoito webcourse
Drug calculation exam passed
Active participation in teaching, 2 x exam and drug calculations and 5 x clinical laboratory teaching 100%