Patient care and pharmacological treatment in clinical radiographyLaajuus (10 cr)

Objective

The students
- are able to implement key care skills required of radiographers
- understand the principles of keeping a record of patient care
- are able to monitor and observe the condition and vitals of patients of different ages and conditions
- are able to assist and treat radiography patients of different age and condition
- know how to administer safe fluid therapy and drug treatment according to their authorisations
- recognise the risks of medication abnormalities and know how to prevent them
- are able to act in case of medication abnormalities
- are able to perform the necessary calculations for drug and fluid therapy
- are familiar with the basics of pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics in drug therapy
- can identify different risk groups in patient care

Content

Contents
Methods and principles of patient care
Keeping a record of patient care
Patient-safe work methods
Significance of professional interaction
Ensuring and supporting the patient's vital functions
High-risk patients in imaging examinations
Planning, implementation and assessment of safe fluid therapy and drug treatment
The physiology and treatment of pain
Peripheral venous cannulation
Adverse drug reactions and complications
Drug calculations
Resuscitation
Child- and family-oriented patient care
Care of patient requiring internal surgery
Pharmacology
Orthopaedics and traumatology
Practical training at the UAS 3 ECTS
Practical patient care in working life 3 ECTS

Qualifications

Prerequisite studies:
Basics of patient care in radiography setting 5 ECTS

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria
0–5
For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.